Guest Spotlight

Meet our performers and speakers!



Mistresses of Ceremonies

Pridefest 2022 MCs: Lilly Bola and Natalie Taylor


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Drag Performers


Lilly Bola

Hi y'all! It's LILLYYY I've been hosting the drag portion of Oneonta pride since the first one in 2017 and I'm SO excited to be gracing the Neahwa Park stage again. Since I started performing I wanted to be the voice for the children who aren't taken seriously. The misfits who are afraid to be true to themselves. I knew who I was at a very young age and I'm here to remind everyone that the only person that can define you is you. If I can inspire at least one person every time I perform, then I've done my job. Let's show Otsego County why there is power in passion. We may be few, but we are mighty. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

➡️ Instagram: @Lilly_Bola

➡️ Facebook: Lilly Bola

📧 Bookings: [email protected]

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Ryder Knightly

Hello everyone, I'm Ryder Knightly. I've been performing since 2015, I started out in Binghamton but now I travel all over ny and Pennsylvania. I've even gone to Ohio to compete for a national title. Performing was my outlet to be comfortable in my own skin, as a transman but now I perform because I enjoy entertaining. I can't wait to celebrate our pride together. See you all soon

➡️ Facebook: Ryder Knightly

📧 Bookings: [email protected]

💸 Venmo: @Ryder-Knightly


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Bloody Valentine

Heyo, weirdos! I’m Bloody Valentine. I’m from Oneonta, been doing drag for about a year. Redefining what it means to be a drag performer as a bisexual trans man. Can’t wait to party with everyone at pride!🖤🐀⚰️

➡️ Instagram: @BloodyXFang

📧 Bookings: [email protected]

💸 Venmo: @BloodyxFang


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Natalie Taylor

My name is Natalie Taylor. I am 27 years old and have been doing drag for 7 years. I am one of the dancing Divas of CNY. My drags purpose is a thank you note to all the beautiful women who helped raise me. I am also, your current reigning Miss Up and Coming Central New York 2022. Happy Pride ❤️

➡️ Instagram: @_Natalie__Taylor

➡️ Facebook: Natalie_Taylor

📧 Bookings: [email protected]

💸 Venmo: @Geo-Michael


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Jahyra Joelle

Hola!!! I'm jahyra joelle from nyc !! I've been performing since 1998 , I have entertained in many bars and clubs, benefits throughout New York and a couple other states . I have a few titles . I consider myself a story teller when I perform!! I'm an introvert living in an extrovert world lol. Please allow me to tell you a story through my drag. Dance for you soon!!

➡️ Instagram: @mrgrumpytat

📧 Bookings: Contact me through Facebook

💸 Paypal: [email protected]


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Beautiful Purple

Hi! I'm Rees, but I'm Beautiful Purple in drag. I have been doing drag since I was 7. I'm proud to be transgender. I'm in lgbtqp+ club and the drama club in my school. I love drawing. Also I love music.


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DJ

DJ Wooden

Hi I am DJ Wooden. I have been a DJ for 13 years and I still love it! I've been the Daily Star DJ of the year for the past 6 years. I've been living in Oneonta for 25 years and I am a father of 3 boys! I have a son who is gay and I am very proud of him! I enjoy basketball, baseball, softball and tennis. I love to sing and dance and can't wait to celebrate with you all.


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Speakers and Performers

Rev. LaDana Clark aka LADYJAM

Outreach Hip Hop Pastor, Rev. LaDana Clark aka. LADYJAM is a Black, Lesbian, Christian, Rap-Activist & Entertainer on a Mission. She gave her life to Christ in October 1985 in Monckscorner, South Carolina while in the midst of a tremendous life & death battle with drugs and alcohol. Before over dosing on drugs, like her two oldest brothers who died at a very young age, Rev. Clark allowed GOD and Christ to flip the script, first at The Club, then in her apartment at 2am where she was "Born Again". In the words of Rev. Clark "Only Christ knows the trouble I've seen, But To GOD Be The Glory, Because I'm Free!"

🌐 Website: ChurchntheHood.org

➡️ Facebook: LaDana Clark


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Catskill Puppet Theater

Catskill Puppet Theater is based in Oneonta, NY and has been touring internationally since 1980, performing original, musical puppet shows featuring hand-crafted rod puppets. They have performed at some of the nation's most respected venues, including the Smithsonian Institution, JFK Library and New York State Museum as well as at theaters, festivals and schools throughout the country. The shows are fun for young and old alike!

🌐 Website: CatskillPuppetTheater.com

➡️ Facebook: Catskill Puppet Theater


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Bands/Musicians

Rickety Fence

Rickety Fence plays an eclectic mix of folk, classic rock, and Americana. We throw in some surprises now and then, too. Our sets typically range from classic rock such as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, and Grateful Dead. We pepper in old country, like Johnny Cash, and even some bluegrass tunes. We just play songs we love, and we hope you will love them, too.

📧 Booking: [email protected]

➡️ Facebook: Rickety Fence

🎧 Souncloud: Listen Now


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Khalil Jade

Khalil Jade is a modern folk musician from Morris NY. Her sweet and soulful voice is most often accompanied by her acoustic guitar or ukulele, but she also enjoys singing a cappella from time to time. Her repertoire is diverse and appeals to a wide audience . You'll hear her cover classic rock, country, folk, pop, blues and more. But it’s her heart-centered originals that leave the most impressions on people. Her lyrics are thoughtful, empathetic, and easily relatable. Her genre of music is best described as rootsy americana.

➡️ Facebook: khaliljademusic

🎧 Spotify: Listen Now

➡️ YouTube: kjcmelody


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Parade Grand Marshals

The Hill City Rollers

The Hill City Rollers foster athleticism, comradery, and confidence in our team members. We are proud of our community service involvement in many avenues. We emphatically promote roller derby as a sport and a means to build friendships and character in the people who participate. Our home base for both practice and bouts (that's the term for our games!) is Interskate 88 - please join us at the rink!

➡️ Facebook: hillcityrollers

➡️ Instagram: @hillcityrollers

📧 Contact: [email protected]


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