As Part II of our series, I’ll be introducing this amazingly talented friend and chef – the charismatic and lovely burlesque dancer Peachy Queen and handsome drag king Pete-O Daguyo. Stay tuned with this interview series to get to know other Drag Performers who bake and cook – from the bay area and beyond.

Who is Peachy Queen & Pete-O Daguyo?

I first met the person behind the personas – Tanisha McClain – at the Rebel Kings of Oakland show. We consistently had an amazing cast – but something about Pete-O / Peachy Queen stuck out. Well, maybe it was because they baked amazing cornbread for a performer to help them with their number! I couldn’t get enough of it.

During the pandemic, I also hosted my Hennessy’s Great Baking Show Twitch Stream where I featured Pete-O Daguyo as a guest performer. They shared with me & the audience, their iconic performance which involves eating a can of peaches and dancing in a bathtub. It’s very much, pull back that shower curtain, for a sweet sticky surprise! Just like a sticky cinnamon roll, watching Peachy Queen and Pete-O Daguyo is always a treat.

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In the words of Tanisha, “my burlesque self (Peachy Queen) is a Salty and Sweet southerner Daunty (Daddy Aunty) and my Drag self (Pete-o Daguyo) is an Afro Daddy Dude as well as a goofball.”

Let’s learn more about the world of this performer, who’s based in Merced.

So, in your words, how did you get started with drag and how long have you been doing it?

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I got started in burlesque a bit under 3 years ago, but we will say 2 and some change with the whole panini. I have only been doing drag for under 2 years.

My style for both is just whatever makes my heart happiest. I love being silly, whimsical, playful, and a little saucy. During spooky season, I love gorelesque and bringing out my darkness. 

Nice! Additionally, how does food/baking play into your art as a performer?

Food and baking play into my performing arts because in the pre-pandemic days, I would always try to bring some snacks for my fellow castmates so that we could share joy before or after a show. (And thank you for that!!!)

Tell me more about baking. What are some signature bakes you have as a baker or a chef?

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My most talked about treats are the Rosemary Sea Salt Shortbread, Southern Buttermilk Biscuits, and a red walnut praline blondie. I make traditional, vegan, gluten-free, and keto goodies.

I’m obsessed! Tell me more about your business, Quichey Creations. Also, how people can find out more or order from you.

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People can find out what I’m up to via my Facebook, Instagram, or my website.

Does culture play a part in your art as a performer & baker? Or how does your story and identity make your art unique?

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I am Fat, Black, Queer and Southern. All of those components have shaped me as a person and as a performer. There are elements of the South that I miss and try to bring into my food, art, and life… but I have since stepped away from the less desirable parts of that upbringing.

Work!! Thank you for sharing that. What else should we know about you?

Besides food, Burlesque and Drag, I am a Spoken Word Artist. I actually Combine Burlesque and Poetry to create Burletry sometimes.

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Thank you all for reading this interview! Check out their website for all of the food & baked goods “goodness” here and check out their Instagram here.

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