Alice Rose
Alice Rose is a comedian, filmmaker, and trivia host. Her live shows have been part of JFL42, and she has performed at Comedy Bar, Absolute Comedy, and TO SketchFest.
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Barbie Jo Bontemps
Barbie Jo Bontemps, formerly known as Toronto’s 50 foot woman and mother of the House Bontemps, is a vocal powerhouse who either swims or sweats, or both! Proud trans woman, and proudly in recovery, she is joining The Q Musicale with a touch of sass and a whole lot of… jazzy panache!
Maria Allass
Maria’s work is based on music to build bridges with other communities, to support and to entertain her community. She is a professionally trained opera singer and shares her love of music of all kinds everywhere she can.
Maria wants her appearance to question gender codes on a deeper level. That is why she chose to be a bearded queen, showing her overweight and hairy body with the most glamorous and shiny outfits possible.
Mandy Goodhandy
Mandy Goodhandy aka Amanda Taylor is a singer, comedian, author and speaker.
She was a TO Pride Parade Grand Marshal in 2010. She performs music concerts & comedy shows at many Toronto venues.
PAM
PAM is Toronto’s premier plus sized glamour queen and the Miss Piggy of Church Street. She’s the perfect intersection of glamour and camp! PAM will be hosting the final set, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sherry Sylvain
Sherry Sylvain is a mature, mobility-challenged transwoman who has been singing since she could speak. She has been active in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally for more years than she cares to count.
el Hashem
Canadian Lebanese artist el Hashem was born to a well known and respected Lebanese family, and inspired by trailblazing aunts hailed for their contribution to women in music in Lebanon, with one being considered one of the most stunning voices in the country from the 50’s to the mid 80’s. He has always been passionate about songs, but a career in queer media took his time, until 2020, when he decided to pursue his passion for singing and songwriting. (el Hashem, who’s real name is Antoine Elhashem is also the founder and co-producer of The Q Musicale)
Robert Watson
Robert Watson is a two time Canadian Comedy Award winner and the host of Gay AF Comedy, Toronto’s favourite place to find fabulous Queer comedy that uplifts our community. Robert will be hosting the 4th set of the festival, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mickey Dykeman
Mickey Dykeman is a gay and trans comedian, writer and producer based in Toronto. They are rostered at the Comedy Lab, host for Black-sheep Entertainment, are the co-writer of the limited series ‘Douche Rehab’, and opened for Elvira Kurt at Paradise Theatre. Mickey will be hosting the opening set, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
