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How this CSULB drag queen went digital amid the coronavirus

Senior Africana studies major Gregory Gasco used to perform six times a week on average as his drag alter ego, Paradisa Lahore. But as bars and clubs closed indefinitely in adherence to state-wide social distancing mandates, many drag artists like Gasco are left without a stage to perform.

But the show must go on. Many independent drag artists turned to the internet, hosting live drag performances on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitch. Watch the video to see how the Long Beach State senior created a digital stage for Paradisa Lahore.

Paula Kiley
Paula Kiley has worked at the Daily 49er since fall 2018. Starting as a staff writer and multimedia assistant, she has made contributions to the publication across mediums such as photo, video and print stories. She now oversees and produces multimedia content as Multimedia Managing Editor. She placed first for best arts or entertainment news story in the 2018 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. Paula studies Journalism and Environmental Science and Policy at Long Beach State and plans to cover stories related to environmental policy and justice.

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