Meet The Kittens
Monique Madison
Monique Madison started doing drag in 1996. Beginning in Kalamazoo at the young age of 18, Monique has been lucky enough to perform all over the country with house cast positions in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Detroit. Monique just finished her first film role in "A Holiday I Do" and just wrapped on filming season one of a sitcom called The Agency, where she plays leading role Parker. Scheduled for release Easter of 2025. Momo is also the author of The Serial Showgirls Series available on Amazon and at Barn's and Noble. Monique created The Kunty Kittens in 2016 with the intention of creating that divalicious girl group sensation that everyone loves and infuse it with the best drag personalities Michigan has to offer.
Yolanda Del Fierce
Yolanda Del Fierce is Kalamazoo's very own, 'Dancing Latina'. Hailing from the Haus of Madison, she has been entertaining all over the country for 10 years. 'Yoyo', as her friends call her, is known for her high energy and Latin performances. Yolanda has held several local titles including Miss Red Ribbon, Miss Am Cab, Miss Rumors, Miss Powerdiva NCOTY, and Miss Kalamazoo Pride. You can catch her all over Michigan touring with The Kunty Kittens.
Reba Rose Rau
TJ Rau has been performing as Reba Rose Rau since 2004 and has worked on multiple casts throughout the state of Michigan. Reba considers herself a "pageant queen" winning & representing multiple titles throughout her career and is currently Miss Michigan Gay World Comedy Queen. Reba does make almost everything she wears on stage but still claims she's most at home with a microphone in her hand and an insult dancing on her tongue! She is considered the Grandma of the Grand Rapids Drag Scene and continues to enjoy helping young Draglings learn multiple new & old tricks of the trade, even teaching courses on sewing & embellishments during Battle Creek’s Summer Camp.
Benjamin Violet
Benjamin Violet dove headfirst into drag in 2017 after a lifetime of musical theater and top-notch choral ensembles, quickly establishing their place in the Grand Rapids drag scene through fantastic dad jokes and being creative with the gender binary. Their charming blend of pretty boy punk and stupid camp has captivated audiences all over the state of Michigan and beyond. When not in drag, Benjamin can be found singing with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus or curled up at home with their wife, two cats, and a good book. (Serial Showgirl, anyone?) Benjamin Violet is your current reigning Mr. Kalamazoo Pride All Star 2025.
The Birth of A Litter
A Pregnant Momma Cat
The Kunty Kittens were established in 2016 with four members from all over Michigan. Two of the original members moved on to other projects leaving Reba Rose Rau, Yolanda Del Fierce, and Monique Madison to search for the best of the best Michigan had to offer. Over time our litter grew with the addition of Benjamin Violet. The magic and chemistry is incomparable. The Kunty Kittens are the original drag troupe of Michigan and have been celebrated for the last 8 years all across Michigan.
What Makes a Kitten Prowl
The Kunty Kittens do drag with a purpose by not only being positive and professional representatives of the Michigan LGBTQIA+ community but by also raising funds for organizations and non profits that are actively giving back to the community that we are a proud part of. We are blessed to be a part of a thriving community that through continued support and kindness always pushes us to be our best.
Not Your Average Kitten
The Kunty Kittens are referred to as Michigans Messy Men in Dresses due to our drag shows being one of a kind! We vary from production numbers, celebrity impersonations, live singing, dancing divas, stand-up comedy, and fundraising. We always make sure that our audience is part of an engaging show and we often have acts planned for them to participate in. Don't be shy and come play with The Kittens.