D.J. "Shangela" Pierce
Keynote Speaker: Drag Performer, Actor & Television Producer; Known for "RuPaul's Drag Race"; Co-Host of HBO's "We're Here"
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D.J. "Shangela" Pierce Biography
D.J. Pierce, known professionally as Shangela, is an American drag queen, actor, television producer, and entertainer recognized for contributions to drag culture and LGBTQ+ visibility. Pierce became the first contestant to compete on three separate seasons of the Emmy Award-winning reality series "RuPaul's Drag Race." Initially eliminated in season two, Pierce returned as a surprise contestant in season three and later competed in "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars," where the journey from early elimination to finalist became a notable narrative within the franchise.
Pierce's academic background includes a degree in corporate communications, graduating with honors. During undergraduate studies, Pierce was a Hunt Scholar, Hilltop Senator, chair of the entertainment committee for the SMU Program Council, an M Award recipient, and a member of The Association of Black Students. After college, Pierce transitioned from a corporate public relations career to full-time drag performance. The catchphrase "Halleloo" gained cultural traction, with Los Angeles Times naming it among the "2010 Top Terms We Learned on Reality Television." New York magazine ranked Pierce second on its list of the most powerful drag queens in America, highlighting influence within the drag and entertainment industries.
Pierce has expanded into mainstream film and television, appearing in "A Star Is Born" alongside Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, and became the first drag queen to walk the Oscars red carpet in drag. Television credits include guest roles on "Glee," "The Mentalist," "X-Files," "A Black Lady Sketch Show," "Katy Keene," "Community," and "2 Broke Girls." Film appearances include "Hurricane Bianca" and "Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate." On "Dancing with the Stars," Pierce was the first male performer paired with a male dancer, finishing in fourth place.
Pierce co-hosts "We're Here" on HBO with Bob the Drag Queen and Eureka O'Hara, traveling across the United States to recruit small-town residents for one-night-only drag shows. Recognition includes being named one of OUT Magazine's "Most Compelling People," inclusion in the TIME 100 Next List, and receiving a Peabody Award for Entertainment. Pierce was also invited to attend the signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act at the White House.
In addition to performance work, Pierce operates a boutique production and management company, producing comedy specials and supporting other drag artists. Philanthropic efforts include the Feed The Queens initiative, which provided food grants to out-of-work drag entertainers. Pierce has performed on six continents, maintaining a global presence in entertainment, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and drag performance.
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D.J. "Shangela" Pierce generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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D.J. "Shangela" Pierce is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Reality TV and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book D.J. "Shangela" Pierce for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. D.J. "Shangela" Pierce generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Karamo, Billy Porter and RuPaul. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling D.J. "Shangela" Pierce for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book D.J. "Shangela" Pierce for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for D.J. "Shangela" Pierce, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book D.J. "Shangela" Pierce are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire D.J. "Shangela" Pierce, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does D.J. "Shangela" Pierce speak about?
D.J. "Shangela" Pierce is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Reality TV, Social Activism, Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQ, Anti-Racism, Entertainment, Models, Actor, Celebrity and Host & Emcee. -
Where does D.J. "Shangela" Pierce travel from?
D.J. "Shangela" Pierce generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for D.J. "Shangela" Pierce?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like D.J. "Shangela" Pierce for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book D.J. "Shangela" Pierce for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host D.J. "Shangela" Pierce or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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