Shea Couleé
Shea Couleé | |
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Shea Couleé at RuPaul's DragCon LA, 2024 | |
| Born | Jaren Kyei Merrell February 8, 1989 Warsaw, Indiana, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia College Chicago (BFA) |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Haus Down |
| Website | sheacoulee |
Jaren Kyei Merrell (born February 8, 1989), known professionally as Shea Couleé, is an American drag queen, singer, rapper, actor, podcaster, and fixture of the Chicago nightlife scene. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, they began their drag career in 2012. In 2017, Couleé achieved international fame after competing on season nine of RuPaul's Drag Race, placing in the top four. In 2020, Couleé won the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Couleé later returned to compete on the all-winners seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars in 2022, once again placing in the top four.
In 2016, Couleé co-produced, directed, wrote, and starred in Lipstick City. In 2017, Couleé released their debut EP, Couleé-D, along with accompanying music videos. Since then, Couleé has continued their musical career, starred in their web series, podcast, and has embarked on domestic and international tours, including Werq the World, Haters Roast, and A Drag Queen Christmas.