Violet Chachki is the stage name of Jason Dardo, an American drag queen, burlesque dancer, recording artist, TV personality, and model best known for winning the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
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Career
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Dardo began performing in drag as Violet Chachki at the age of 19. The name "Violet" was inspired by Jennifer Tilly's character in the film Bound, while "Chachki" is a variant of the Yiddish word tchotchke, a small object that is decorative rather than functional. Dardo first performed at the bar LeBuzz in Marietta, Georgia. They used a fake ID to perform in local drag shows, eventually winning Miss New Faces at Friends on Ponce in Atlanta. Later, the drag queen and Drag Race Season 8 contestant Dax ExclamationPoint adopted Dardo as his "drag daughter". Dardo was enrolled at SCAD-Atlanta for fashion design, but dropped out to focus on drag. They became a regular cast member of The Other Show at the bar Jungle in Atlanta which gave them exposure locally and allowed them to perform with Drag Race Season 5 contestant Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, Amanda Lepore, and Lady Bunny.
In 2013, Dardo was photographed for "Legendary Children". The project focused on Atlanta's drag scene and was exhibited at Gallery 1526. Two photos that featured their penis and gaff (an undergarment used to conceal male genitals when in drag) were covered up after complaints. Later, the censorship controversy caught the attention of Vice.
In 2014, Dardo appeared on the cover for the single "Cosplay" by Captain Murphy (AKA Flying Lotus). They also appeared in a commercial for the single on Adult Swim. Flying Lotus recorded the song as Captain Murphy for Adult Swim's Single Series.
Dardo was a contestant on seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, after having unsuccessfully auditioned for season six. On the show, Dardo was noted for their focus on aesthetics and confident demeanor. On June 1, 2015 Dardo won the competition and received a cash prize of $100,000.
On June 2, 2015, Dardo released the lead single from their upcoming EP, "Bettie". Their debut EP Gagged was released on June 30, 2015.
Dardo is known for their burlesque performances and aerial work, including aerial silk and aerial hoop. In January 2017, Dardo joined The Art of Teese, a neo-burlesque show headlined by Dita Von Teese.
In November 2017, Dardo became the first drag queen in a major lingerie ad campaign, for Bettie Page Lingerie.
In January 2018 Dardo walked for Moschino in their Fall 2018 Collection at Milan Fashion Week.
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Personal life
Dardo identifies as gender fluid, and does not mind being referred to as "Violet" when out of drag.
Discography
EPs
Singles
Other appearances
Filmography
Television
Web series
Music videos
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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