Carla Rossi (entertainer)

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Carla Rossi
Born
Anthony Hudson
OccupationDrag performer

Carla Rossi is the stage name of Anthony Hudson, an American entertainer based in Portland, Oregon. [1] [2]

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Early and personal life

Hudson was raised in Keizer, Oregon. [3] They are half German and half Native American. [4] They are a member 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 "drag clown". They have overseen programming for Hollywood Theatre's Queer Horror series. In 2024, they hosted the variety drag show Ask Dr. Carla at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater. [6] They also participated in the Venice Biennale's opening festivities and climbed an art installation by Jeffery Gibson on 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.