Dakota Schiffer, 22, Sussex
Pronouns out of drag: She / Her
Pronouns in drag: She / Her

Introduce yourself Dakota!

I'm Dakota Schiffer, I'm 22 years old, I'm from Sussex and  I’m ecstatic to be  making Drag Race herstory as the first trans girl to walk through the doors of Drag Race.

What’s the drag scene like in your hometown?

There’s absolutely no drag scene in Sussex!  Sussex is not the best place for a six foot one trans woman and drag queen to grow up. I always stood out but simultaneously felt invisible but I think certainly, it's made me the person who I am today.  

Where does your drag name come from? 

The name Dakota comes from a cartoon reality show from the early 2000s called  Total Drama  and Schiffer of course, comes from the iconic 90s supermodel, Claudia Schiffer.

How would you describe your drag?

I’m generation Z’s answer to Sharon Tate. My drag is a love letter to the 60’s and the 90’s. I’ve always been intrigued by the 60s and 90’s supermodel era and my number one Hollywood icon is Sharon Tate in  Valley of The Dolls  and I worship everything she's ever been in – she’s such a style icon to me.  My drag aesthetic is always beautiful and fashion first. 

What are your drag strengths?

I’m great with hair and I think that my fashion sense and sewing skills might elevate me above the rest.  I’ve got a good eye, and my most impressive drag talent is being able to put looks together. 

Why drag?

I have always loved fashion, hair and makeup and drag allowed me to combine all my favourite hobbies into one amazing profession and I've been doing drag for about four years now. Initially, I struggled to embrace my feminine side and drag gave me the escape I needed to come out as trans and embrace all of my inner femininity.

Why Drag Race UK? 

I’ve dreamed of being on the show since I first watched it and being here is quite surreal. I hope everybody likes me!