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Shea Couleé
AKA: Jaren Merrell · Jaren Kyei Merrell
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Born: 1989
Warsaw, Indiana, USA
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Biography
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, Shea Couleé achieved international fame after competing in season nine of RuPaul's Drag Race, placing in the top four. In 2020, Shea Couleé won the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Shea 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, Shea Couleé co-produced, directed, wrote, and starred in Lipstick City. In 2017, Shea Couleé released their debut EP, Couleé-D, along with accompanying music videos. Since then, Shea 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.
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In 2016, Shea Couleé co-produced, directed, wrote, and starred in Lipstick City. In 2017, Shea Couleé released their debut EP, Couleé-D, along with accompanying music videos. Since then, Shea 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.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Shea Couleé, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ironheart | 2025 | Slug |
| Abbott Elementary | 2021 | Lisa Condo |
| Canada's Drag Race | 2020 | Self - Guest Judge |
| Served! With Jade Thirlwall | 2020 | Self |
| The Kelly Clarkson Show | 2019 | Self |
| The Pit Stop | 2016 | Self |
| Hey Qween! | 2014 | Contributor |
| Fashion Photo RuView | 2014 | Self |
| Whatcha Packin' | 2014 | Self |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED | 2012 | Self - Contestant |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | 2012 | Self - Contestant |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | 2010 | Self - Contestant |
| The Streamy Awards | 2009 | Self |
| The View | 1997 | Self - Guest |