Presented by Chicago Humanities Festival
When Dylan Mulvaney came out as a woman online, she was a viral sensation almost overnight, emerging as a trailblazing voice on social media. Join Chicago Humanities as Mulvaney pulls back the curtain on her personal coming-out story and how it blossomed into a platform for advocacy and empowerment for trans people all over the world. In this conversation, Mulvaney discusses her debut book Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, giving us an inside look into her “Days of Girlhood” series, how she handled scandals and cancellations, and her first big break in theater — all while never shying away from discussing the transphobia she faced online.
Shea Couleé is an internationally acclaimed non-binary drag artist, actor, and recording artist from Chicago. Known for their role as a series regular in Marvel's upcoming series IRONHEART, Couleé gained widespread recognition for winning season five of VH1's Emmy-winning competition series RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. They were a finalist on both season nine of RuPaul's Drag Race and season seven of RuPaul's Drag Race All Winners. They were one of the first queens to walk Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show and the first queen to wear haute couture on the Drag Race runway in Valentino. Couleé served as the executive producer and creative director of The Love Ball tour, where they performed alongside other prominent drag queens, earning widespread praise for its high-caliber production and performances. They also headlined the sold-out international tour The Lipstick Ball, further solidifying their status as a leading figure in the drag and entertainment communities. Their debut album, 8, premiered at #1 on the iTunes music dance charts and they have worked with musicians including providing direct support for Betty Who, opening for Chappell Roan and Christina Aguilera, appearing in music videos for artists like Iggy Azalea and Brooke Candy, and more. Couleé has been featured in major campaigns and on the covers of magazines such as Out and Gay Times, and profiled in Rolling Stone, Vogue, Essence, and more. In addition to their work in entertainment, Couleé is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and uses their platform to uplift marginalized voices. They continue to push boundaries in the world of drag and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
No large bags will be permitted at the event or post-event photo op.
Dylan Mulvaney Post-Event Photo Op
Get your photo with Dylan. A member of house staff will take photos.
Guidelines:
-All copies of Paper Doll will be pre-signed by Dylan
-No personalization
-No memorabilia signage requests
-Any gifts for Dylan will be collected prior to the photo line
We are pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country's first not-for-profit bookstore.
Tickets include a pre-signed copy of Paper Doll, which you pick up at the event.