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 | |
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Crystal LaBeija in the film The Queen (1968) | |
| Born | 1930s |
| Died | 1990s |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Crystal LaAsia |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Known for | Co-founder of ball culture |
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