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Hedda Dishes :: A Hole in the Head

Hedda Lettuce was in Tampa last week for the GOP Convention where a chance encounter left her more bothered and bewildered than bewitched.

Hedda Lettuce, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner, has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Drag-debutant, Miss Lettuce, has established herself as New York City’s premiere queen in classic cabaret venues such as Caroline’s on Broadway, FEZ and her classic movie night at the Clearview Chelsea. She has worked on such networks as Comedy Central, MTV and HBO, and in a handful of off-broadway plays. Hedda’s comedy projects include her stand-up tour deforce, The Hedda Lettuce Show; The Dixie Chicks with Dicks, the country-singing drag trio; and Lettuce Rejoice, the annual Chelsea holiday spectacular. She has also has appeared with the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna on such television shows as Project Runway, Sex and the City, 20/20 with Barbara Walters, the MTV Movie Awards,The Dave Chapelle Show and Oprah. Hedda’s film appearances include, The Look (Carol Alt), and Too Wong Foo. She starred along with Mink Stole in the play, Sleeping with Straight Men.

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