Quick Info
| Profession | Drag queen, actress, singer, comedian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 18/09/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Portland, Oregon, USA |
Latest News about Jinkx Monsoon
03/07/2026
Jinkx Monsoon announced a 2026 UK comedy-and-concert tour titled Speaking of Witch, with dates scheduled across 11 cities. The run began in Brighton and included major stops such as London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, with her band Major Scales & The Badlings accompanying the tour.
2026
Jinkx Monsoon was announced to star as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow in London in 2026. The production positioned her in a leading theatrical role following her earlier Broadway and stage work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Hera Lilith Hoffer |
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| Stage Name | Jinkx Monsoon |
| Gender Identity | Trans-femme (she/her) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | DaVinci Arts Middle School, Grant High School |
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| College | Cornish College of the Arts |
| Degree | BFA in Theater (summa cum laude, 2010) |
Personal Life
| Came Out | Gay during middle school |
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| First Drag Performance | 2002 (age 15) |
Family
| Siblings | Oldest of four children |
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Career
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| Total Prize Money | $532,500 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/thejinkx/ | |
| https://twitter.com/jinkxmonsoon | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jinkxmonsoon |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First queen to win two crowns on RuPaul's Drag Race | |
| 2. Broke box office records during 10-week run in Chicago | |
| 3. Earned first Drama League Award nomination for Pirates! The Penzance Musical | |
| 4. Moved from Portland to Seattle in her 20s to pursue drag | |
| 5. First and only queen to win two crowns on RuPaul's Drag Race | |
| 6. Sold out theaters across 45 North American cities with concert tour 'Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake' (June-August 2023) |