Chad Michael Storbeck, known professionally as Chad Michaels, was born on March 20, 1971, in Arcadia, California. He is an American drag performer and professional Cher impersonator. Chad is no ordinary drag queen.
Michaels was born to Jerry Michael Storbeck and Linda Storbeck Olson. He is best known for being a premier Cher impersonator. He is such a convincing Cher impersonator that he was mistaken for Cher.
Early Career
Because of the fact that she did an impersonation of Annie Lennox, and people said she looked like Brigitte Nielsen, Chad was formerly known as Brigitte Love. Michaels moved to Las Vegas in 1997 to work with La Cage, and the show required each entertainer to be introduced at the end of the show by their male name.
Inspirations
Chad: I would have to say that my biggest drag inspiration has always been Cher! I am first and foremost a Cher impersonator. Cher’s style, irreverent attitude, one of a kind voice, unique beauty, and charitable endeavors have all made a big impression on me. I have always done my best to be the best Cher I can be!
RuPaul's Drag Race
Chad was a runner-up in the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the winner of the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
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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).
Chad is the first contestant to win her season with being in the bottom 2 in the first episode. Chad is the first Drag Race contestant to lip sync in episode one, survive, and never lip-sync afterwards.
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 Season 1
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.
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Relationships
Chad Michaels on The Talk as Cher performing for Cher! 02 28 17
Sharon Needles, born Aaron Coady on November 28, 1981, and Chad O’Connell, born Chad Michaels on March 20, 1971, first crossed paths in the vibrant drag scene in 2014. Sharon, from Pittsburgh’s underground drag community, beat out polished veteran performer Chad Michaels and a feisty young showgirl named Phi Phi O’Hara on Monday’s.
The two began dating in late 2013 and got engaged in 2015. However, they have since split. The two began dating in late 2013 and got engaged in 2015. They did, however, break up in the summer of.
Life After Drag Race
After winning, Chad kept performing around the world, worked as a judge on the Cosplay National Championship and made cameos on TV sitcoms such as Jane The Virgin and 2 Broke Girls as a Cher impersonator. Eureka! has revealed during an interview that Chad had a small role on episode 4 of American Horror Story: Double Feature.
TV Appearances
- Jane The Virgin
- 2 Broke Girls
- American Horror Story: Double Feature
Quotes
Here are some memorable quotes by Chad Michaels:
- "Morning bitches!"
- "Shy Sheila is so shy that I don't give a rat's ass, because this game, is boring the shit out of me!"
- "Ho! Show me one tape where Cher went "ho"."
- "Everything I've gone through in my life has been because of Cher...the people I've gotten to meet, the clothes on my back."
- "I'mma paint that bitch pink and I'm gonna fit the Capitol with an updo."
- "May the odds be ever in your favor, darling."
- "I spread La Mer on my toast in the morning."
- "Jiggly, I love you, come to mother dust, come here, come to me. Come to me, I won't hurt you. Here's my dentist's card."
- "I've been there, done that. I'm a fucking legend! Bring me a Dr Pepper and another lover."
- "I'm hoping to achieve the crown."
- "Hold on, I'm getting a call on my Bluetooth, it's Sharon. You what?
Chad Michaels on performing
Chad: Oh yeah, I always used to get stage fright when I was a fledgling drag queen. I would get the shakes and dry mouth. Thank God I only had to lip sync huh?
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Chad Michaels on costumes
Chad: Oh man! This is the worst for me and the reason why I make my own costumes. I always get those nosey ladies that scrape through the clearance racks looking at me sideways or interrogating me on what I’m buying and why I’m buying it.
Chad Michaels on fitness
Chad: I really have no kind of set work out routine. I bust my ass on stage 4-6 nights per week and I’ve always felt like that is a pretty killer workout. You try dancing for dollars in 5 inch heels every night! Talk about buns of steel lady boys and girls!
Chad Michaels on heels
Chad: The tallest pair of heels I’ve ever worn were a 9 inch stack platform boot. The most evil pair of heels ever worn was a pair of fetish patent leather ballet point shoes/heels. One is basically standing on their tip toes for the evening in these little brats! Ouch doesn’t begin…!
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