Dr. Cheddar Gorgeous

About

Drag performer and influencer known for their Instagram account that features more than 250,000 followers to their fabulous content which includes lifestyle posts and showcases their incredibly elaborate stage looks. They describe themselves as someone who pushes boundaries and buttons concerning gender and performance art, their look primarily being described as other-worldly or alien. 

Before Fame

They hold a Ph.D. under their government name Michael Atkins for Anthropology that specifically focused on the research of historical sex work, fluid identities, and villages where homosexual individuals were welcome. They have been performing drag since 2009 and came up quickly among the ranks of high-profile drag performers in the United Kingdom, a driving force behind her hometown, Manchester's late-night cabaret as well as The Family Gorgeous collective of drag performers. 

Trivia

Their YouTube channel has more than 3,000 followers. They also give back to their community through charitable and philanthropic works such as being an ambassador for Survivors Manchester and founding the HIV support organization George House Trust.  

Family Life

Like many in the community, they are part of a collective of chosen families. They are the mother of the group known as The Family Gorgeous which includes other performers: Tete Bang, Liquorice Black, and Anna Phylactic. 

Associated With

They are featured on the roster for the 2022 season of the UK's version of RuPaul's Drag Race competition reality show whose other judges include Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton.