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Thorgy Thor

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Thorgy Thor is a New York City-based drag performance artist, professional musician, and event host. Since appearing on season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars season 3, Brooklyn’s fashion clown has been traveling the world, bringing to audiences her trademark wit, sense of humor, and musical charm. In 2018, Thorgy and the Thorchestra made its debut in Halifax, Nova Scotia with two sold out nights and to rave reviews. She has since appeared with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, and debuted a solo show at Gramercy Theater in NYC in 2019.

Thorgy has appeared on Amazon’s Mozart in the Jungle, where she showcased her violin skills in drag. She has also been a repeat guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, appearing alongside Goldie Hawn, Amy Schumer, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda. As a part of the “Haters Roast” and other comedy tours, Thor secured herself as a comedic powerhouse in the world of drag, and also won her a role in a new musical, Oh My God, Broadway, alongside Sally Struthers and Bonnie Milligan.

Thorgy has had the pleasure of playing violin with many recording artists including NYC legend Joey Arias, as well as gracing the stages of Town Hall NYC, Le Poisson Rouge, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall.

After studying violin, viola and cello, Thor earned a dual degree in Violin and Viola Performance. While at the Hartt School of Music and Purchase Conservatory, Thorgy also earned an honorary degree in Drag Ridiculousness, performing her original works of art entitled Maitri and Pocket to Pocket. Thor also starred in theater productions of Bad Splices and Psycho Beach Party. Moving to Brooklyn in 2006, Thor exploded in nightclubs, theater projects, street performances, and photo series throughout Brooklyn and NYC. She has since been nominated for numerous awards presented by the Glam Awards, Get Out Awards, Odyssey Magazine Awards, and the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards, winning the LEGEND award and taking home Best Group Show of the Year award at the Brooklyn Nightlife Awards and the Glam Awards, respectively.

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