Lucy Stoole

Lucy Stoole is one of Chicago's most beloved and instantly recognizable drag queens — a non-binary, bearded performer whose trademark look pairs heavy glamour makeup and towering hair with a thick, luxurious beard. Long-time fans describe her as a hybrid of Lucille Ball, Divine and Grace Jones: filth and glamour delivered with impeccable comedic timing. She debuted in Chicago drag under the name Estuary Palomino, dropping the beard and the name once she found a more honest way to express her gender, and re-emerged as Lucy — who has since won 'Best Drag Entertainer' at the Chicago Nightlife Awards. She uses her platform to champion issues like racism in Boystown, cannabis legalization and equitable Pride event pricing.