Rising Stars: Meet Samora Kash

Today we’d like to introduce you to Samora Kash. 

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started my Drag Queen journey a little over a year ago. Drag has always been something that intrigued me and something I always wanted to do after seeing my first drag show at 18 years old. It has taken me the last 10 years to really dive into it fully. COVID put such a unique perspective on life and I know for me it made me dive within and decide what was really important. Art, creativity, and self-expression have always been important to me, and in many ways, I owe my art form for helping me get through the tough times. As a child I grew up singing, dancing, and being a part of musicals. It was there that I realized the importance of performance art and the ways it can truly make you love the person you are even more so than if you didn’t have a way to release what is within you. 

My drag journey started in my closet in 2020. I had no idea exactly what I was getting myself into but I knew it was a journey I was ready to embark upon. I bought wigs, makeup, outfits, any and everything and said it’s either now or never. I started my Instagram page and began posting pictures and creating content with really no direction. It took a while to take off but once things started opening back up this year I was able to get my first shot at performing in public. Little did I know that performing for the first time this year would launch my career to where it is now. I took a step out in faith and really didn’t know where I was going or where I wanted it to go but it’s truly amazing what happens when you believe in yourself and cheer the loudest for you. I now have 2 of my own shows in Denver, CO that I host every week as well as being a part of other shows in the city. I am so proud of where I am and it’s crazy to think of where I would be if I had never believed in the power of what I have to offer. 

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
It has definitely not been a smooth road. Besides just trying to learn the ins and outs of a brand new persona there are also the struggles you face with those around you. I faced challenges in my marriage at the time and even with relationships with family and friends. There are so many misconceptions about what drag truly is and I even believe people have a hard time understanding it all. My ex-husband had an extremely hard time in the beginning with accepting the fact that I wanted to do drag and that really hurt me. I believed that the person I was with would support me in anything and turns out the lack of understanding turned into anger, confusion, and a lack of understanding. Since then I do know that he has taken the steps to be more understanding of it. There is also the struggle of being bi-racial (black and white) in our community and constantly feeling like I have to prove my blackness to those around me. It is a constant battle and struggle I face daily. However, despite what I may be faced with I always stand up for justice, for peace, and for my community who may not always feel seen. I have a platform and I use it for the greater good in hopes that I can always look back and know I did enough and never wishing I would have done more. My parents have also had a hard time accepting me over the years and especially now. I would be lying if I said that my parents, friends, significant others, etc didn’t hurt but I am ultimately living my life for me and I was always want to do so unapologetically. We only get this one life and I want to spend my time here changing the world to make it a better place and doing so by living out my truth so that others can also do the same. Any road worth having is never going to be easy which is why I prefer the bumps and rough patches because they ultimately lead you to exactly where you’re supposed to be. 

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a Drag Queen/Drag Artist in Denver, CO. 

I am known for performing all over the city as my Drag persona, Samora Kash. 

I am most proud of the fact that I have done this completely on my own. I stepped out a little over a year ago not really knowing where I was going to take my career or what I was going to do with it but believing in myself to make it happen. Within that year I have performed at almost every gay establishment in our city and promoted myself and my talents from the ground up. I also produce and host 2 of my own shows now every week and I am so proud that I was given the opportunity to do so. The journey can feel like a roller coaster sometimes but the payoff is so rewarding. 

I believe that my energy and what I bring to my performances with the way I perform and carry myself is what sets me apart. I also always show up in love, kindness, and try to connect with audience in a different way. I try to connect with them in a way that makes them feel seen. Life is hard on all of is but I believe there is something I can do in my shows that makes each person feel and believe that they matter because they do. I have people often tell me that my energy just takes a hold of the room and most of the time I don’t even know I am doing anything specific. I just want to be the change is wish to see in this world and I believe it starts with me carrying out the purpose I have and the opportunities I have been given to the best of my ability. To spread love and BE love. 

What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future are endless but some of the major ones are… 

-Auditioning for Rupaul’s Drag Race and making it on the show. 

-Taking “Samora Kash” on tour (a one-woman tour) 

-Starting up a weekly podcast with other queens and discussing real-life topics as well as talking about the drag community and how we can be better. 

-I want to perform worldwide in whatever capacity but just as long as I am showing the world what I have to offer. 

-I want to continue hosting and producing my own shows. 

Contact Info:

• Email: iamsamorakash@gmail.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamsamorakash
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/samora.kash.9