Plasma (drag queen)
Plasma[2] is the stage name of Taylor Ratliff (born November 6, 1998),[3] an American drag performer best known for competing on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race.[4]
Plasma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taylor Ratliff November 6, 1998[1] |
| Other names | Plasma LaRose |
| Education | University of Oklahoma (BFA) |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 16) |
| Relatives | Bill Ratliff (grandfather) Bennett Ratliff (uncle) |
Early life and education
Ratliff's father is a Republican[5] lobbyist in Texas, who has fought against anti-drag legislation.[6] Ratliff's grandfather is Bill Ratliff, former lieutenant governor of Texas.
Ratliff earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre performance from the University of Oklahoma.[7][3]
Career
Plasma competed on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. She was eliminated from the competition after losing a lip-sync contest against Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige to a remix of "Bloody Mary" by Lady Gaga.[8]
Personal life
Ratliff is based in New York City.[9]
References
- "✨25✨". Instagram. 2023-11-06.
- "On Point With: Plasma". Thotyssey. 2022-10-18. Archived from the original on 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- Jensen, Maggie (30 March 2021). "Plasma LaRose". oudaily.com. OU Daily. Archived from the original on 14 January 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- "Plasma is 'crawling tooth and nail' out of her 'Drag Race' elimination". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- Ratliff, Thomas (2023-10-06). "Quorum Report: Ratliff: The Untold History of School Vouchers in Texas". U.S Representative Lloyd Doggett. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- Trainor, Daniel (2024-01-04). "How the Family of a 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Is Fighting Anti-Drag Legislation in Texas (Exclusive)". The Messenger. Archived from the original on 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- "'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 16 cast revealed: Meet the new queens". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- "Plasma is 'crawling tooth and nail' out of her 'Drag Race' elimination". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- "Plasma teases werkroom drama from the gagworthy twist on 'Drag Race's season 16 premiere". Yahoo News. 2024-01-02. Archived from the original on 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- Plasma - Don't Rain On My Parade on YouTube
- Plasma - Bloody Mary on YouTube
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