DC-area Drag Performer Jasmine Kennedie Returns on RuPaul’s All Stars

Jasmine Kennedie, a 26-year-old performer identified by Washingtonian as a DC-area drag artist, returned to the RuPaul’s Drag Race stage for All Stars Season 11, which premiered May 8 on Paramount+.

Kennedie first appeared on Season 14 of the flagship series and re-entered the franchise this spring as part of the All Stars cast. In a sit-down with Washingtonian, she discussed her on-screen persona — once billed as a “ditzy doll” from New York during her initial run — and how returning competitors navigate fame and expectations.

Kennedie spoke about visibility for trans performers and

The interview also touched on questions of representation. Kennedie spoke about visibility for trans performers and how conversations about gender and identity have shifted inside and outside the Drag Race franchise, according to Washingtonian. The piece places her return in the context of broader cultural conversations about inclusion in drag and mainstream media.

Washingtonian framed the profile around Kennedie’s career and the local arts scene, noting her ties to the DC region. The story situates the All Stars premiere as both a national pop-culture moment and a spotlight for performers with roots or connections to the Washington area.