Is Not a Performance — It’s a Presence
There are performers who walk into a room—and then there are those who shift its gravity. Egypt belongs firmly in the latter category. Androgynous, unapologetic and magnetically present, Egypt doesn’t just perform drag—she curates an atmosphere where freedom, movement and joy take center stage. Inspired by the beauty and power of ancient Egyptian imagery, her name is more than a moniker; it’s a living aesthetic, one that blends mystery, elegance and raw nightlife energy into a singular stage persona.
A fixture of New York City’s legendary queer nightlife, Egypt has become synonymous with nights that feel electric and inclusive all at once. Whether commanding the crowd at the Monster, honoring history and community at Stonewall Inn, or igniting the dance floor at Ritz Bar & Lounge, Egypt understands her role as more than an entertainer. She is a conduit—for release, connection and belonging. Her performances are guided by instinct, shaped by the room and fueled by a simple but powerful mission: to make everyone feel welcome and to leave at least one person smiling.
With genre-spanning numbers, an intuitive connection to her audience, and a presence that demands attention without asking for it, Egypt delivers an experience that can’t be replicated—or missed. In a city overflowing with talent, she stands out by doing one thing exceptionally well: reminding people why nightlife, drag and community still matter.
INTERVIEW >>>
Your name is Egypt. What does that name represent to you, and how does it shape the persona you bring to the stage?
I get asked all the time, “Why Egypt? Why that name?” I simply chose it because I fell in love with how ancient Egyptians looked and how beautiful all the statues looked. Also, when I started going out to the clubs, I would come out more androgynous and people would think I was Egyptian. I think all of those things together have made what I present on stage as Egypt .
Spunk at the Monster is legendary. What is it about that room, that crowd and that energy that brings out something different in your performance?
I love Spunk because it creates an environment where you can like who you want and not be judged by anyone.I get to perform songs that make the crowd dance with me.
You’re known for commanding attention the moment you appear. How do you prepare—mentally and creatively—before stepping into a high-octane night like this?
Well, as many of my friends know, I haven’t drank in four years, but I do enjoy a lil’ joint before a show, lol. It helps my thoughts align. That’s the only mental prep I do.
Drag has always been part entertainment, part statement. What do you want audiences to feel or take with them after watching you perform?
My main goal is to make everyone feel welcomed and to at least make someone smile or have a good time.
You work within some of New York’s most iconic nightlife institutions. How do places like the Monster, Stonewall Inn and Boxers influence your sense of responsibility as an entertainer?
I know that when I walk in those places, I have a responsibility to use my platform to spread kindness and also remind people to have a good time and leave everything at the door.
Fashion, movement, attitude—what’s the first thing you build when creating a new look or number, and what’s non-negotiable for you on stage?
For me, most of the time, the song and the feeling I get will guide me to creating the look. But I have had times when the look had to go with a specific number.
For someone seeing Egypt for the first time at the Ritz, the Stonewall Inn, Rise, Boxers or the Monster, how would you describe the experience in one sentence—and why should they not miss it?
When you come to my shows, you get many different types of genres. I also like to read the room and based on that, I will decide what I do that night .
What is your current weekly lineup that we can come see you?
TUESDAYS Ritz bar 11-4
Thursdays – Stonewall 10pm
Sunday Rise Brunch every other Sunday, 12:15 and 2:30 pm
