Kansas Drag Showcase V: All Stars

The cast of Kansas Drag Showcase (KDS) V: All Stars includes co-hosts Karmella Uchawi from KDS 2021 and Southern Hxll from KDS 2024 along with Ms. EdaBull from 2021, Touretta Lynn from 2022, Novacayne DeMornay from 2022, Craven Moore-Payne from 2023, Vantas from 2023, Jello Tin Shot from 2024, Viagris from 2024, and Johnny Diablo from 2023.

Tue, 04/15/2025

Mikayla Lynn Leader

April 15, 2025 – LAWRENCE, KAN: Student Union Activities and the Student Engagement Center at the University of Kansas are excited to hold the fifth annual Kansas Drag Showcase with hosts Karamella Uchawi and Southern Hxll. An additional eight performers with four of them being current KU students. Check out @suaevents on Instagram or Facebook for a full list of performers. The Kansas Drag Showcase is set for Saturday, April 19th at 6:00 pm in the Lied Center. Tickets are Free for KU, Haskell and Baker student ID holders, $10 for public admission. Tickets can be purchased at lied.ku.edu.

All performers have been previous drag stars on a past version of Kansas Drag Showcase since 2021. The event will include a meet and greet, involvement fair, photo opportunities and the show itself. Doors open at 4:30 pm for those additional opportunities before the show begins at 6:00 pm.

If you are interested in media coverage for this event, please contact Mikayla Leader at programs@ku.edu or 785-864-7469.

More information can be found at lied.ku.edu.

About Student Union Activities: The Student Union Activities (SUA) Board is a student organization that has planned events for the KU community for over 80 years. Events are chosen, planned, and carried out by five student committees. SUA’s mission is to seek to enrich the college experience by providing diverse, interactive, and educational programming and leadership opportunities for the KU community. SUA strives to uphold its mission through every event it brings to the KU campus.

About the KU Memorial Unions: The KU Memorial Unions, a not-for-profit affiliate of the University of Kansas, operates the KU Bookstore, KU Dining, KU Event Services, and KU Union Programs. Proceeds resulting from Union services are reinvested into KU student initiatives. For more information about the KU Memorial Unions or any of its services, please call Jack Kredo at 785-864-2592.

About the Student Engagement Center: The Student Engagement Center (SEC) at the University of Kansas serves as a hub for student involvement, leadership development, impactful resources, and community programs. Through the Student Engagement Center, KU students deepen their connection to each other and KU by exploring communities and opportunities to thrive during their Jayhawk experience. For more information about the Student Engagement Center or any of its services, please call 785-864-4350.