Plasma (drag queen)

Plasma is the stage name of Taylor Ratliff (born November 6, 1998), an American drag performer, actor, and singer. Plasma is best known for competing on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Early life and education
Ratliff's father is a Republican lobbyist in Texas, who has fought against anti-drag legislation. Ratliff's grandfather is Bill Ratliff, former lieutenant governor of Texas.

Ratliff earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre performance from the University of Oklahoma.

Career
Plasma competed on season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. She was eliminated from the competition after losing a lip-sync contest against Mhi'ya Iman Le'Paige to a remix of "Bloody Mary" by Lady Gaga.

Personal life
Ratliff is based in New York City.

Television

 * RuPaul's Drag Race (season 16)
 * RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

Music videos

 * "Don't Rain on My Parade" (2024)
 * "Bloody Mary" (2024)