Hennessy Williams

Oakland, CA

$200-$2000

Travels up to 80 miles

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Hennessy Williams performs at the SFDK Drag Competition

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Pride Nature Walk at Tilden Regional Park

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Performing at ROYALES at Eli's Mile High Club

Overview

Hennessy Williams is a dynamic drag king and queen offering captivating performances and hosting events. They are the creator of ROYALES, an all-BIPOC Drag King show in the Bay. This prolific drag performer has 7 years of experience and has headlined the Austin International Drag Festival in 2023, and performed for other main stages like Oaklash, Bushwig (as part of Oaklash,) and the Princess Drag Show at Oasis.

Available for one-off drag performances for parties and private gigs, drag story hours for universities and libraries, and other general collaborations. I love all things nature, sustainability, and fitness!


Reviews

1 review

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Obsidienne O.

February 27, 2025

Stunning Desert Performance!

I had an incredible experience working with Hennessy Williams last month at HORSE GIRL, my monthly event in the high desert. I’ve worked with Hennessy over the course of several years, and at this show, like always, they were punctual, prompt, communicative, respectful, enthusiastic, and genuine. Always approaching situations with an air of innovation and with a greater artistic vision in mind, Hennessy is a wonderful entertainer to have on your team - they are a class act, and simply will make your event better. Their high-energy, high-commitment, flashy, campy act that they brought to my show was gauged PERFECTLY for the expected crowd, and it was clear that they’d factored in audience reception, as well as the best way for all involved to have the most fun possible. A true delight to work with as always, and I can’t wait to work with them again!

Hired as: Drag Queen

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Booking information

Price range: $200-$2000

Languages: Chinese, English, French, Spanish

About

Hennessy Williams is an Oakland-based Chinese American drag performer who performs as both a king and queen. Their art is versed in storytelling, dance, genderf***ery and queer joy. As a self-taught seamstress and dancer, they often create many of their costumes and choreograph their numbers. They are the reigning Mx. NorCal Quing Pageant winner and the creator & host of ROYALES, an all-BIPOC Drag King show in the Bay. They headlined the Austin International Drag Festival in 2023, and have performed for other stages like the Oaklash Drag Festival and Princess at Oasis.

Past booked events

September 2025

06

Saturday

Understory: Undergrowth

11:00am - 4:30pm

August 2025

17

Sunday

Hat's Off

5:00pm - 10:00pm

July 2025

26

Saturday

Cabaret

All-day event

25

Friday

ROYALES + Wedding

All-day event

10

Thursday

Thrustfest

All-day event

June 2025

22

Sunday

San Rafael Storytime

9:00am - 4:00pm

20

Friday

Drag Race Viewing Party

All-day event

15

Sunday

Daytime Realness

All-day event

May 2025

11

Sunday

Lavender Graduation

All-day event

07

Wednesday

RKO

All-day event

April 2025

27

Sunday

Pangina Santa Rosa Brunch

All-day event

18

Friday

Misfit Caberet Cinephilia

All-day event (Sat)

10

Thursday

ROYALES

All-day event

March 2025

23

Sunday

Brunch @ Detour

9:00am - 3:00pm

February 2025

20

Thursday

ROYALES Hottieversary

8:00pm - 11:30pm

08

Saturday

Lunar New Year Brunch @ Jones

10:00am - 3:00pm

02

Sunday

Ma's Birthday Show

8:00pm - 11:30pm

01

Saturday

Hibiscus

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Setup requirements

Speakers / Music

Lighting (Preferably)

Microphones

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