Carla Rossi (entertainer)

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Carla Rossi
Born
Anthony Hudson
OccupationDrag performer

Anthony Hudson, known professionally as Carla Rossi, is an American artist and writer based in Portland, Oregon. [1] [2]

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Early and personal life

Hudson was raised in Keizer, Oregon. [3] They are of Native American and German descent. [4] They are a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a descendant of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. [5]

Career

Artwork

In 2013, Hudson created an installation "Queering Portlandia" that was on display in the Installation Space at the Portland Building. The installation was a photo and video booth prompting participants to perform their own interpretation of Portlandia. [6]

In 2018, the exhibit "Me, Myself & It" was on view at the Littman Gallery at Portland State University. The exhibit is a collection of makeup wipes used by Hudson to make prints of their face after performing as Carla Rossi. The exhibit is attributed to both Anthony Hudson and Carla Rossi. [7]

In 2020, the world premiere of Looking for Tiger Lily at Artists Repertory Theatre was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [8] The play evolved from a solo show of the same name and explores Hudson's journey with identity. [9]

Carla Rossi

Hudson has overseen programming for Hollywood Theatre's Queer Horror series since 2015. [10]

Hudson performs as drag clown Carla Rossi. Rossi has been featured at Seattle PrideFest, the Risk/Reward Festival, the Cascade AIDS Project Auction, and the Hollywood Theatre's Queer Horror series. [11] In 2024, they premiered the variety drag show Ask Dr. Carla at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater. [12] They also participated in the 2024 Venice Biennale's opening festivities and performed on an art installation by Jeffrey Gibson in the U.S. pavilion. [13] [14]

Exhibit curation

In 2023, Hudson and Felix Furby curated the exhibit "My Father's Father's Sister: Our Ancestor Shimkhin," which was on display at Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center on the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde reservation. The exhibit featured Shimkhin, a Two-Spirit Atfalati Kalapuya healer. [15] Hudson and Furby received funding from the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation to support the exhibit. [16]

In 2024, Hudson and Furby curated the exhibit "Transgressors," which originated at Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center. The exhibit consisted of a variety of artwork from various Indigenous queer artists, including Steph Littlebird and Lehuauakea. [17] The exhibit opened at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History in 2025 and will be on view through January 4, 2026. [18]

Fellowships

See also

References

  1. ↑ Atwood, Evan Benally (2023-10-02). "'This is when I feel the most alive — the most me'". High Country News. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  2. ↑ Johnson, Destiny (2022-08-03). "A day in the life of Portland's premiere drag clown Carla Rossi". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  3. ↑ "Anthony Hudson/Carla Rossi Keeps Rising Higher". Willamette Week. 2022-12-07. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  4. ↑ "Portland's Carla Rossi delivers dynamic drag comedy performance". Stanford Daily. 2021-11-07. Archived from the original on 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  5. ↑ Littlebird, Steph. "Reconnection and resilience: an interview with Anthony Hudson | Oregon ArtsWatch". Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  6. ↑ Hottman, Sara (2013-07-10). "'Queering Portlandia' interactive installation opens at Portland Building downtown". oregonlive. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  7. ↑ Gormley, Shannon (2018-02-14). "In "Me, Myself & It," Drag Performer Carla Rossi Displays Six Years of Used Makeup Wipes". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  8. ↑ "Artists Repertory Theatre Launches ART: Mercury Company". AMERICAN THEATRE. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  9. ↑ Frost, Danielle (2019-11-08). "Grand Ronde Tribal member channels alter ego into a new play". Street Roots. Retrieved 2025-12-01.
  10. ↑ "Queer Horror Returns to the Hollywood Theatre (with a New Webseries to Boot)". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  11. ↑ Frost, Danielle (2019-10-31). "Tribal member Anthony Hudson channels alter ego into full-length play". Smoke Signals. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  12. ↑ "Carla Rossi Is Hosting a Therapy-Themed Variety Show at the Tomorrow Theater". Willamette Week. 2024-02-22. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  13. ↑ "Portland Drag Clown Carla Rossi Climbed Jeffery Gibson's Installation at the 2024 Venice Biennale". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  14. ↑ "Portland Performer Anthony Hudson/Carla Rossi Made History at the Venice Biennale". Willamette Week. 2024-05-20. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  15. ↑ Ligori, Crystal (2023-07-11). "A New Exhibit Explores Indigiqueer History in the Pacific Northwest". Underscore Native News. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  16. ↑ "Anthony Hudson & Felix Furby | Native Arts and Cultures Foundation". www.nativeartsandcultures.org. Archived from the original on 2025-05-26. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  17. ↑ Montesano, Nicole. "Indigiqueer artists examine transcending modern barriers in 'Transgressors' exhibit". Smoke Signals. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  18. ↑ Shrestha, Sajina (2025-05-20). "Exhibit focusing on Indigenous LGBTQ artists and futurism opens at University of Oregon's Museum of Natural and Cultural History". KLCC | NPR for Oregonians. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  19. ↑ Rhodes, Dean (2022-08-30). "Tribe picks Robinson, Hudson for new artist fellowships". Smoke Signals. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
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