Per Sia is San Francisco’s new drag laureate, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday. A vivacious performer who’s been active in San Francisco for almost two decades, Per Sia is a champion of LGTBQ+ rights and education, and is an active participant in Drag Queen Story Hour, a colorful and inclusive literacy program that has been replicated in 20 states.

Whether campaigning to “Drag Out the Vote” during election season, marching for immigrant rights or reading to children at libraries, Per Sia infuses her art with advocacy for San Francisco’s diverse working-class communities.

“As a trans educator and drag performer, I’ve faced many challenges, but this city has given me the freedom to be fully myself,” Per Sia said in a statement announcing her new appointment. “Despite the chaos i

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