Two nights of Femme Fatale drag shows raised more than $10,000 for the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, or the Four A’s. Stephanie Davis talks about getting into character of someone who’s her opposite — an extremely confident frat boy.
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Photos: Femme Fatale performers prove life’s more than a drag
Drag kings and drag queens showed off their artistic abilities in dancing, lip-syncing and makeup Friday and Saturday during a multi-day drag fundraiser. Femme Fatale was raising money for Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association.