TaKara Giselle

Parkersburg has a real diamond in the rough performing at different venues throughout West Virginia and the Other Side and I had the opportunity to get to know this performer better. Her performances have caught the attention of the gay community in our area as she reaches to higher levels of professional accomplishments among her peers.

How long have you been performing?

Almost 6 years.

What was your greatest inspiration to be a performer?

My greatest inspiration to be a performer was when I went out to the Stone Wall night club in Huntington WV. It was my very first time out and I saw Tyra Sanchez perform, winner of RuPauls Dragrace Season 2. I knew when I saw her that I was born to be a drag queen.

Do you currently have any titles?

Currently, I don't hold any titles but aspire to in the very near future.

Where do you predominately perform?

I predominantly show at The Other Side Night Club in Parkersburg WV.

What is the hardest aspect of being an up and coming drag queen ?

The hardest aspect to be an up and coming queen would have to be trying to have older more experienced queens accept you and your drag. I think once you find out who you are as a entertainer, they will start to take notice.

My performances don't interfere with my personal life.

Are you single?

I am Happily single.

What advice would you have for the next generations of performers ?

Try to be yourself, always respect all seasoned Queens and even those who are also new but have been around long enough to know what they are doing as a true performer.

What do you believe is your most powerful attribute that sets you out from the other queens?

My best attribute I bring that sets me off from the others would have to be my height, being 6'5 to 6'6 walking into a room all eyes are going to be on you.

Do you believe that with the proper fine tuning you could be a real leader in the community?

Absolutely, I believe I already have started leading and being noticed. I am now being respected my seasoned queens.

If you were to obtain a big title now, how would you represent and what would you do to make the system that much better?

 I would first do what I was required to do by the pageant rules. I'd also travel out of the area and promote the title and explain to other bars what exactly that title means. I would like to thank God for everything he's done for me.

Is there anyone you would like to thank or acknowledge who has helped you excel as a performer?

Like a diamond, Takara Giselle's shine is apparent the second she takes center stage. Its the pure raw talent that leaves you gasping and wanting more. I for one, can't wait to see what big things happen with this lady of the night over the next year.