There are many drag queens out there who would cite Cher as one of their major influences. Cher is a gay icon and has always been supportive of the LGBT community, so that's no surprise. What's less common is finding someone who's gone as far as getting plastic surgery to look more like their icon, but that's what Chad Michaels has done. There's no distinction between this performer in or out of drag; you can call her Chad Michaels at all times. It's her real name.
Michaels was the winner of the first season of 'Drag Race All Stars,' and stood out by refusing to be drawn into the drama and catfights that went on between her rivals. When it came to the impersonation challenge, she beat everybody easily - although when you're a Cher impressionist professionally, that feels a bit like cheating! Her drag show in San Diego is one of the longest-running in all of America.