Miz Diagnosis

Hailing from the Northstar State, Miz Diagnosis is your favorite bear in a dress! 

Miz Diagnosis is a Minneapolis-based drag artist, comedienne, activist and educator. You can find her performing on stages across the great state of Minnesota, sewing costumes, writing, or enjoying a crisp Diet Coke! When seeing a Miz Diagnosis show you are bound to smile, giggle and make other various human sounds! 

She’s been featured in MPR, The Star Tribune, WCCO, Kare 11, V Magazine and her parents’ Christmas Card.

Awards

• 2025 Twin Cities Pride Arts and Culture Center Artist in Residence

• First Ever Drag Artist To Perform w/ The Timberwolves Dancers (alongside Chandra Armani)

• Nominated for best comedic performer in MN in 2024 (lost to Pistachio Creampie)

• Has appeared in MPR, NPR, V Magazine, Star Tribune, and Shutterstock

• First (and only) Drag Artist to be the Keynote Speaker for the Minnesota State Thespian Conference

• Nominated for “Drag Royal of The Year” and “Physical Artist of The Year” at this year’s Loring Arts Awards

Socials

• Instagram: miz_diagnosis

• Artist in Residence Page: https://tcpride.org/artist-in-residence/ (under Dobbs DeCoursey)

Dixon Ice

Dixon Ice is a Drag King hailing from the Southwest region of Minnesota. You never know what you are going to get with Dixon ;) From chainsaws to ponies...you can only imagine what is up his sleeve next. Remember to be "Minnesota Nice" and let's get this party started with Dixon Ice! 

Awards:

• February Winner: Drag Me with a Spoon Competition in Mankato, Minnesota

• Featured in https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/06/27/marshall-pride-cathartic-homecoming-small-town-drag-performers

Socials:

• Instagram: DixonIce1

Jojo Ventus Ninja

Jojo Ventus Ninja is the sexy skater boy of the Twin Cities. Jojo is the current house father of Ninja in Minneapolis and is dedicated to bringing a renaissance of vogue back to the Twin Cities. He is a director and also a graphic designer for Vogue Down Mpls, a collective showcasing ballroom in Minneapolis. You can catch him at Hotpink and booked at Saloon, and in other shows at Baus Haus and Modsiest brewery.

Awards

• 1st alternate 1k winner for the You Belong Fall Festival

• Nominated for 2025 Loring Collective Performer of the Year 

• Nominated for 2024 Drag Royal of the Year from the Loring Collective

• Nominated 2024 Queer Arts Awards Best Dancer of the Year 

• Nominated 2024 Queer Arts Awards Best Male Performer of the Year

Socials

• Instagram: jojo_ventus

Jorge Sanchez

Jorge Sanchez is the creator and producer of Infusion Entertainment. They are the President/Rodeo Director for the North Star Gay Rodeo Association. They are also the Entertainment Manager for Twin Cities Pride, the Grand Ol’ Days, and the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Jorge is on the board for Shout Out Loud! for suicide prevention and is the event coordinator for This Old Horse. 

Awards

• Crown Prince in 2024, Imperial Court of Minnesota

• 2023 Entertainer of the Year, 

• MsTer North Star Gay Rodeo Association 2018, 2021, 2022

• 2025 Winner of Joyce Bodenger and Cheryl Hooker Award 

• MsTer International Gay Rodeo Association 2019

Socials

• Instagram: jorge_sanchez77

Pippin Panic

Pippin Panic is the cartoon character come to life! A former music.ly star turned award-winning producer and everyone’s second-favorite boy on the stage, this little guy is excited to spend a few hours on the Marshall Pride channel!

Awards

• Twin Cities Pride Fall Competition 2024: Winner

• Roxy's Cream of the Crop 2025: Winner

• Mr. Saloon MPLS Werk 2023 Cycle 10: Winner 

• 2023 Read My Lips lipsync competition: Winner, titleholder 

• Nominated for Drag King of the Year and Drag Haus of the Year from the Twin Cities Lush Legacy Fund

• Nominated for 2025 Drag Royal of the year by the Loring Collective

Socials

• Instagram: pippinpanic

• TikTok: pippinpanic

• Facebook: Castiel Matthews

Robin Hearts

Get your condiments of choice ready for Minnesota's favorite dinosaur shaped chicken nugget, Robin Hearts!  This king is as silly as he sounds loving to leave audiences doubled over in laughter and wanting more.  Leaving a trail of the tastiest crumbs on stages going from Fusion Cabaret in St. Cloud to all over Minnesota, you never know when or where this little snack may pop up next!

Socials

• Instagram: robinallthehearts

Crow Shay

Crow Shay is a full time producer at the Minneapolis Eagle. This Drag King/Thing is the creator of crocheted crafts and the filler of hearts. He also has a successful monthly show called Tooth and Nails.

Awards

• Nominated: 2024 Rising Star, Lush Legacy Fund

• Winner: Mr. Saloon Werk Cycle 13 in 2024

Socials

• Instagram: crow.shay.gay

Poison Ellie

Poison Ellie is a drag queen in the Minneapolis, MN area and is known for a gothic/punk performance style.  Poison has graced multiple stages within Minnesota and was recently seen in the Mankato area wowing audiences with theatrical uniqueness and clever performances.

Socials:

• Instagram: poison.elle

Jessica St. James

After a 30-year break from drag, Jessica has recently decided to return to the stage in a new style of drag.  In the last year, Jessica has performed on the stages of Mankato and Minneapolis, MN.  Recently, Jessica won first runner up in an open mic drag performance in Mankato, MN.  When Jessica is not performing, she is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using her platform to spread love, acceptance, and glitter everywhere she goes.  Jessica's uniqueness, nerve, and charisma will shine brighter than her rhinestones.  

Socials:

• Instagram: jsj33291

Andy Lusion

Andy Lusion is the mirage in heels you didn’t know you needed! Andy brings lipsyncs to life with high-energy performances, and a heart full of mischief. Andy doesn’t just command the stage—they enchant it. Whether they're making you laugh, gasp, or scream "YAAAS!", one thing’s certain: Andy Lusion is always the most unreal part of your night. 

Socials:

• Instagram: theone_andonly_meggs