Chad Michael Storbeck, known professionally as Chad Michaels, is an American drag performer and professional Cher impersonator. Born on March 20, 1971, he has gained widespread recognition for his exceptional portrayal of the iconic singer Cher. Chad's journey in the world of drag has led him to numerous appearances on television, stage, and beyond, solidifying his status as one of the best in the business.
Chad Michaels was born to Jerry Michael Storbeck, a former high school football player, and Linda Storbeck Olson, a salon worker, at Arcadia Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, California on March 20, 1971.
Early Interest and Career
At what age did female impersonation become an interest? Chad started at the age of 15 on his sister’s birthday.
Chad’s career highlights in the art of Celebrity Impersonation include engagements with Norbert Aleman’s Las Vegas and London productions of “An Evening at La Cage”, Jimmy Emmerson’s South American production of “La Cage Follies”, and Dan Gore’s ICONS productions in California.
RuPaul's Drag Race
Chad Michaels gained fame as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4, where he finished in second place. After appearing on the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Chad returned for another round of competition on RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race and took home the crown.
Read also: The Life of Chad Everett Harris
How did you go about getting on “RuPauls Drag Race?” Tell me about the experience? Chad saw the show for a couple seasons and decided to try out. He sent the audition tape in and they accepted him. He couldn’t believe it. The experience changed his life a lot for the better. This experience helped him grow up as an artist. He learned a lot! It also helped him learn a lot more English.
Best of All Stars Season 1 ✨ RuPaul’s Drag Race
Season 4
The season began with a design challenge, which Michaels performed adequately in, but the episode 2, Chad won his first challenge alongside Madame LaQueer, the "WTF!: Wrestling's Trashiest Fighters", where the contestants had to play wrestlers. Chad won his second challenge in Episode 5, the Snatch Game, where he impersonated Cher. His performance has been regarded as one of the best performances in the challenge's history. Chad performed solidly in the remaining challenges, not winning any but doing well enough to be safe. This ended in episode 11, where Chad performed poorly in a ball challenge and was put into the bottom two against Latrice Royale. The two lip-synced to "No One Else on Earth" by Wynona Judd.
All Stars 1
During the season, a twist was incorporated where the twelve contestants had to pair up with a fellow contestant to run the season with. Chad picked season 1 contestant, Shannel and the pair were given the name "Team Shad". The first challenge was a photo shoot where contestants had to take "half-baked" and "opposites attract" photos. Shad performed weakly, landing in the bottom two in episode 1 beside Team Mandora (Mimi Imfurst and Pandora Boxx). In the finale, Shannel and Jujubee were eliminated, leaving Chad and season 2 finalist, Raven as the final two. After they lip-synced to Responsitrannity by RuPaul, it was announced that Chad had won All Stars 1.
Accolades and Appearances
Chad Michaels’ career as one of the world’s premier Cher Impersonators now spans two decades of acclaim! Chad has been granted the opportunity to collaborate with and entertain for Industry favorites such as David Foster, Bruce Roberts, Elton John, Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper, Gene Simmons, RuPaul, and even the Diva Herself, Cher. For Chad Michaels, the “Beat Goes On”!
Read also: "Married to Evil": Chad Graves
Chad is a favorite of booking and talent agents alike and has been featured on such television productions as “The Cher E! True Hollywood Story”, “The Cher A&E Biography”, MAD TV, Women’s Murder Club, Kath & Kim, and “The Comedy Central Gene Simmons Celebrity Roast”, and E!
Read also: Vallow-Daybell Trial: Key Evidence
Popular articles:
tags: #Chad
