Monica Beverly Hillz

Monica Beverly Hillz is a trans activist and entertainment personality. As an iconic pioneer, she is the first trans woman to come out as a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5. 

Monica is known for her feminine, sensual, and fiery spirit - and for simply keeping it real. She is an established activist committed to supporting queer and transgender youth, working with survivors of sexual exploitation and homelessness, and is a community advisory board member for Transformations, a trans woman of color-led nonprofit serving trans communities of color.

Monica has been an unapologetic spokesperson for the inclusion of trans women in the drag scene long before they were frequently seen on television. Her trans representation and legacy in media includes being featured on MTV’s “True Life,” AME TV’s “Limo Bob,” and in Miley Cyrus’ 2015 MTV Video Music Awards performance.