Who Is Sasha Velour? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on June 25, 1987, Sasha Velour is currently 37 years old. She burst onto the drag scene and gained nationwide fame after winning Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2017. Sasha's artistry is characterized by her stylish wigs, thought-provoking performances, and strong social commentary, making her a formidable force in the drag community. Her work often blends drag with elements of theater, fine art, and video.
For more in-depth information, check out her Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Artist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 25, 1987 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Sasha Velour's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Sasha Velour stands at a height of approximately 6 feet (183 cm) and maintains a weight of around 160 lbs (73 kg). Known for her striking and androgynous looks, her precise body measurements are not publicly disclosed, but she showcases a unique style that includes elaborate costumes and striking makeup.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Sasha Velour is reportedly in a relationship, though she has chosen to keep details regarding her partner private. Previously, Sasha has been open about her experiences with love and relationships, often sharing her insights with her followers. With the nature of her career and lifestyle, she balances her public persona while maintaining some aspects of her personal life away from the spotlight.
Born in Berkeley, California, Velour was raised in New Haven, Connecticut, until the age of nine when her family moved to Urbana, Illinois.
Velour is the only child of Mark Steinberg, a scholar of Russian history and professor in the Department of History at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and Jane Hedges, who served as editor at Yale University Press and managing editor of the Slavic Review.
Velour is of Russian Jewish descent on her father's side, and identifies with her father's faith. Her grandmother emigrated from the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic via Manchuria.
Net Worth and Salary
Sasha Velour's estimated net worth in 2025 is around $2 million. This wealth comes from various revenue streams, including her performances, merchandise sales, and artistic projects. She has built a successful career not only as a drag performer but also as a creative director and producer, allowing her to command a significant income in the entertainment industry.
Career, Business and Investments
Sasha's career has seen her venture into various forms of artistic expression. After winning RuPaul's Drag Race, she launched her own production company, Velour Press, focusing on art, literature, and drag performance. Additionally, she has authored a graphic novel, "The Drag Queen's Guide to Life," which showcases her wit and creativity.
In 2025, Sasha continues to tour with live performances and cabaret shows while also engaging in speaking events and panel discussions, sharing her expertise on art, performance, and LGBTQ+ representation. Her investments in the arts and activism align with her goal of promoting inclusivity and creativity.
Velour obtained an A.B. from the Independent Program (with a focus on Modern Literatures) from Vassar College in 2009. In 2010, she was a Fulbright Scholar in Moscow and completed a project that aimed to understand the role of different art forms in contemporary Russian society. She received an M.F.A.
in cartooning in 2013 from the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont. Prior to pursuing drag as a full-time career, Velour worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, an English language tutor, and as head of production for the children's book publisher, Toon Books.
Social Network
Sasha Velour has a strong presence on social media platforms, engaging with fans and followers. As of 2025, she boasts over 1 million followers on Instagram, showcasing her artistic endeavors, personal life, and advocacy work. She also maintains an active presence on Twitter and TikTok, where she shares snippets of her performances and offers insights into her creative process.
Velour moved to New York with her partner John Jacob Lee (known professionally as Johnny Velour) in 2013. She created comics and zines that she self-published and sold at conventions. Velour's work was also published in The Nib, InkBRICK, Comics Workbook Magazine, QU33R, Cicada Magazine and others, under the names Sasha Velour and Sasha Steinberg.
Velour also created a comic entitled Stonewall, which attempted to tell the story of the Stonewall riots using real and fictional characters. The work was called "a smart, beautiful and artful take on a significant and difficult historical event" by Highlow Comics. Velour's visual art has been the subject of two solo gallery shows.
A show entitled “What's Your Drag” was on display at Be Gallery NYC in spring 2014 (in connection with BeFluent, the English school where she taught), and another solo show entitled "Nightrooms", was held at the Black Box Gallery (located in Bizarre Bushwick) in Brooklyn in March 2016.
Velour's cut paper work was part of the group show "Coney Island Babies, Visual Artists from the Brooklyn Drag Scene" at the Bureau of General Services Queer Division that opened in Manhattan in November 2012.
In March 2017, Velour designed a long sleeve T-shirt for "Contemporary Drag", a limited-edition fashion line for the New Art Dealers Alliance's (NADA) in collaboration with Print All Over Me and she performed at the NADA show that month.
Education
Sasha Velour attended the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she studied Fine Arts. Her educational background in the arts greatly influences her drag performances, allowing her to incorporate various artistic elements into her work. The knowledge she gained during her studies continues to inform her approach to performance and production in the drag scene.
Velour graduated from University Laboratory High School in Champaign-Urbana in 2004. After high school, she spent a year abroad with family and worked as a part-time security guard at the Russian State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and interned at the Staatsoper (State Opera) in Berlin, Germany.
