Alonya Chest
Founder • Host • Live Vocals
About
State Queens
Live entertainment, education, and community building. We produce drag‑forward shows, pageants, and campus programs across Pennsylvania and beyond, while mentoring new entertainers and partnering with venues, universities, and nonprofits.
Mission
Create affirming spaces that celebrate queer artistry, pay performers fairly, and invite audiences to learn while having a great night out.
- Great shows first. Education and advocacy woven in with intention.
- Mentorship for emerging talent and clear pathways into paid gigs.
- Partnerships with campuses, restaurants, breweries, theaters, and community orgs.
Approach
We combine production discipline with a warm, inclusive audience experience. Our shows are booked like tours, run on time, and leave venues wanting us back.
- Advance every detail: tech, blocking, run of show, and safety plan.
- Accessible pricing structures and student‑friendly programming.
- Data‑minded post‑show reports and repeatable playbooks for partners.
60.4%
of public drag events in PA (2024)
50+
business partners
10+
college collaborations
9 yrs
of production experience
Values
Community, craft, safety, and fair pay.
Community
We build the stages we once searched for, and we keep the door open behind us.
Craft
Rehearsed numbers, tight pacing, and pro tech. If it’s on our poster, it happens on stage.
Safety
Clear policies for venues, staff, and audiences. We brief expectations and intervene early.
Fairness
Transparent rates and contracts. Performers are paid on time, every time.
Education
Workshops, campus dialogues, and research partnerships that meet people where they are.
Highlights
2024
Produced the majority of public drag events in Pennsylvania and expanded campus partnerships.
2016—2023
Grew State Queens into a statewide production house, mentoring 100+ entertainers and establishing recurring shows with restaurants and breweries.
Origins
Born from DIY stages and a need for safer, smarter nightlife alternatives.
Leadership & Featured Artists
View full teamTrixy Valentine
Host • Comedy
Sarabesque
Dance Captain • Choreo
Milkshake
Dancer • Comedy
Aurora
Performer
Amethyst
Performer
Collaborations
We’ve worked with breweries, universities, restaurants, theaters, and nonprofits across the region. Add your logo to the wall and let’s build something that lasts.
Book State Queens
Touring shows, campus programs, private events, and consulting.
