Biography

International Illusionist | Award-Winning Entertainer | Empress of Charleston Pride

Born and raised in Ironton, Ohio, Olivia Knowles began her entertainment career in Huntington, West Virginia in 2005. With over 20 years in female impersonation, Olivia has become a celebrated figure in the world of drag and illusion.

In 2013, Olivia made a bold move, leaving the cast of the iconic Stonewall Nightclub to headline her own illusion show aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. During her two successful contracts on the Adventure and Freedom of the Seas, her show reached audiences in more than 38 countries worldwide.

Olivia has held an impressive list of titles, including:

Miss Gay Ohio United States

Miss Vice Versa

Miss Steel City

Miss Stonewall

First Miss West Virginia Continental

Former Miss Kentucky Continental

Miss Sweetheart

Miss Independence

Miss Winter Wonderland

Miss Stonewall Pride

Miss New Face

Miss West Virginia Pride

Miss Savannah Pride

Currently, she proudly reigns as the Empress of Charleston Pride.

Her talent and charisma have earned her the title of West Virginia’s Number 1 Entertainer of the Year for four consecutive years. Olivia has been featured in Chicago’s GRAB Magazine, published in DRAG: The Book, and spotlighted in the documentary The Queens, which explores the Continental Pageantry system.

Having performed in over 100 nightclubs and theaters across the U.S. and internationally, Olivia Knowles continues to captivate audiences around the globe with her glamorous illusions, unforgettable stage presence, and unrelenting passion for performance.