Jessica L’Whor, a drag queen, often performs for adult crowds in Colorado. But sometimes, she sets up outside busy spots like Denver’s Union Station. Her sign reads “Ask A Queen Anything.”
She offers people a dollar to ask her questions about drag. By June 2025, she had given away over $1,000.
L’Whor’s videos have become popular online. They show young people asking for advice on becoming a drag performer. Others ask practical questions like, “How do you get your lashes to stick?”
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One time, a stranger prayed for L’Whor. The prayer was not for her to change, but for her safety. The stranger recognized she was spreading good things in a world that doesn't always protect queer people.
"Lord, would you protect Jessica? She’s out here spreading good things and good cheer,” the stranger said in a video.
L’Whor has even taken her Q&A project on the road. She once dressed as a female pope in front of a church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
A child once asked L’Whor why she was giving out dollar bills. L’Whor explained she wanted to show that drag queens can have everyday conversations. She also noted that drag queens usually get tips, so it was fun to give money instead.
As L’Whor wrote on TikTok, “Ask A Queen is all about getting the world to know that drag queens are just like everyone else; we’re just a little more glittery.”
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Denver’s drag scene is growing, and L’Whor is a dedicated ambassador for it. She believes drag in Denver is just as important as in larger cities. She is deeply invested in supporting local artists there.
A few years ago, she started a local competition called “Colorado’s Next Drag Superstar.” But she knows some people outside the LGBTQ+ community might not fully understand her work.
This is why she continues her "Ask A Queen Anything" project, now almost three years in. She told 5280 magazine that wearing full glam on the streets shows people that drag queens exist. Offering money helps start healthy conversations.
She said she has received a wide range of questions, making it one of her favorite projects.
