Monét X Change is an internationally-acclaimed and classically trained opera performer, actor, comedian, recording artist, digital media mogul, and RuPaul’s Drag Race winner making her West End debut in The Legend of Georgia McBride.
Born and raised in New York City, Monét studied choral performance at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan then went on to train in opera performance at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. She has performed opera on stages around the world including Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden, New York City’s Lincoln Center, Minnesota Opera, and New Jersey Symphony.
Monét first rose to global fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 (2018) where she was crowned Miss Congeniality, brought home the top prize on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 4 (2019) – making history as the first queen of color to win the All Stars franchise—and continued her legendary streak as a finalist on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7 (2022), amongst a competitive cast of all previous winners. In 2026, Monét returned to reality television on the Emmy-winning series, The Traitors. Monét has guest starred on multiple U.S. television series, including All’s Fair (Hulu), Survival of the Thickest (Netflix), and Lovecraft Country (HBOMax), and has voiced characters on shows like The Simpsons, Everybody Still Hates Chris (Netflix), and Close Enough (HBOMax).
Monét’s one-woman comedy show, Life Be Lifin’ brilliantly fused drag, stand-up, and opera, and became a smashing touring success following its premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024. Her latest comedy tour, High Heels, Bad Knees has traveled across the U.S. and Canada, and will be filmed in Los Angeles for her next stand-up special.
Monét continues to dominate in the digital space with three hit podcasts including Monét Talks – where she has laugh-out-loud conversations with guests like Adam Lambert, Tia Mowry, Porsha Williams, Lisa Rinna, and Tiffany Pollard – as well as One Mo Review, and Sibling Rivalry with co-host Bob the Drag Queen. Her YouTube channel garners a dedicated growing audience with hilarious and personal weekly YouTube content, featuring a wide array of superstar guests and viral moments.
Not only does she blow away audiences with her impeccable opera performances, Monét is an R&B artist, showcasing her musicianship knows no bounds. In 2019, she released her debut visual EP, Unapologetically and in 2024, she released the first instalment of her critically-acclaimed R&B album, Grey Rainbow Vol. 1. Vol. 2 is on the way very soon.
