Gizele Monáe is a sensational drag entertainer originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, now bringing her brilliance to Silver Spring, Maryland. She is the reigning Miss Gay Cosmopolitan United States 2025 and has been captivating audiences for over 15 years. Once celebrated as Oklahoma’s Songbird, Gizele’s talents extend far beyond the stage—she is also a gifted actor, writer, and comedic performer.

A commanding presence in the world of drag pageantry, Gizele has earned a stunning collection of titles, including Miss Gay Oklahoma USofA Newcomer 2014, Miss Oklahoma Comedy Queen 2017, Miss Gulf Coast Comedy Queen 2018, Miss Gay Oklahoma America 2022, and Miss Oklahoma Bold and Beautiful 2023. During her reign as Miss Gay Oklahoma America, she soared to the national spotlight as a Top 10 finalist at Miss Gay America 2023 and was awarded Best Overall Preliminary Talent. She continued her success with a Top 4 placement as third alternate to Miss Gay United States 2024, earning Best Overall Talent, and climbed even higher in 2025, finishing in the Top 3 as second alternate.

Fierce, funny, and endlessly fabulous, Gizele Monáe continues to redefine excellence in drag performance with style, grace, and unmistakable star power.