Early Life and Background
Jinkx Monsoon is the stage name of Jerick Hoffer, an American drag performer born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Seattle. Hoffer began performing in drag as a teenager and later studied theater at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.
Career Highlights
Hoffer gained national attention after winning Season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2013. Since then, Jinkx Monsoon has starred in Off-Broadway and Broadway productions, including Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and released albums such as The Inevitable Album. They are known for a theatrical, comedic style that blends classic cabaret with sharp wit.
Personal Life and Influence
Jinkx Monsoon is openly nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns. They continue to tour, record music, and act, maintaining a strong following in drag and LGBTQ+ communities. Their work is frequently cited as influential in modern drag performance and queer theater.
