Bio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sydney Rogers / Miss Barbie-Q: A Trailblazing Icon in Drag, Advocacy, and Entertainment

 

Los Angeles, CA – Sydney Rogers, widely known as Miss Barbie-Q, continues to make waves as a multi-talented drag performance artist, speaker, and consultant. With a career spanning over two decades, Sydney has seamlessly blended artistry, activism, and education, cementing her status as a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

As a performer, Sydney has graced stages from local drag clubs to internationally renowned cultural institutions such as LACMA, The Broad Museum, and MoMA. Her Hollywood Fringe Festival solo performances, collaborations with Peaches Christ in Drag Becomes Her, and appearances in high-profile music videos have solidified her as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry.

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Her advocacy work extends into community empowerment and corporate consulting, having trained leading organizations such as Wells Fargo, Deloitte, SoCal Gas, and The Museum of Tolerance on LGBTQ+ inclusion and cultural competency. Sydney’s role as Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County LGBTQ Commission and Program Manager at the LA LGBT Center’s Trans Economic Empowerment Project demonstrates her commitment to creating lasting systemic change.

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Sydney has been a featured speaker at prestigious events, including the James Beard Equity in Hospitality Panel, Simmons University Virtual Commencement, and AIDS Lifecycle Finish Line Festival. Her presence in international film festivals—including London, Toronto, and Stockholm for Leave It On the Floor—further showcases her artistic and cultural influence.

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Upcoming & Recent Highlights:

• Hosting: LA LGBT Center Staff Appreciation Event (Jan 2025)

• Panelist: LACBA Diversity & Inclusion Conference (Apr 2025)

• Performance: The Qosmos: A Post Drag Show & More @ Scribble LA (Feb 2025)

• Hosting & Performing: West Hollywood Halloween Carnival, Queer the Air Podcast Valentine’s Variety Show

• Podcast Appearances: Sex Stories, STILL HERE BITCH, VERY THAT with DELTA WORK

 

A Legacy of Performance, Poetry & Advocacy

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Sydney’s influence stretches beyond the stage, as she continues to mentor emerging LGBTQ+ artists, facilitate vital community discussions, and lead groundbreaking initiatives. Whether through drag queen storytime events, major LGBTQ+ panels, or corporate DEI consulting, her work bridges art, activism, and education in a way few can match.

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In addition to her work in performance and advocacy, Sydney is currently working on a book of essays and actively shopping it around for publication. The collection explores themes of identity, resilience, and the intersection of drag and activism. Sydney is also an accomplished poet, weaving personal and political narratives into powerful spoken word performances.

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For bookings, press inquiries, poetry readings, and discussions about her upcoming book, contact:
📩 MissBNation@gmail.com | 🌐 MissBarbieQ.com