Carla Rossi (entertainer)

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Carla Rossi
Born
Anthony Hudson
Nationality Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, American
OccupationDrag performer

Carla Rossi is the stage name of Anthony Hudson, 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

Carla Rossi has been described as a "Portland's premier drag clown". They have overseen programming for Hollywood Theatre's Queer Horror series since 2015. In 2024, they premiered the variety drag show Ask Dr. Carla at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater. [6] 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. [7] [8]

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. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
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