Crystal LaBeija

Crystal LaBeija (born 1930s, died 1990s) was an American drag queen and trans woman who co-founded the House of LaBeija in 1968. The House is often credited as starting the house system in ball culture. She became a mother figure for homeless LGBTQ youth.

Crystal LaBeija
Crystal LaBeija in the film The Queen (1968)
Born1930s
Died1990s
NationalityAmerican
Other namesCrystal LaAsia
OccupationDrag performer
Known forCo-founder of ball culture
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