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Cleo Mirza

Cleo Mirza is a real-life Daria Morgendorffer who worships at the altar of Missy Elliott. She left the East Coast to live vicariously through Colorado’s drag performers, and only returns for the pizza. Cleo has been a contributing writer for Westword since 2019, covering music, arts and cannabis. She loves white wine, medical marijuana, and her possessed Chihuahua, Rudy.

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ReSrface Bargains With the Universe on Lost and Found

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 8, 2022

Now he’s opening for a rap icon.

IllumiNative Bringing All-Indigenous Drag Show to Charlie’s Denver

By Cleo MirzaAugust 23, 2022

Dismantling stereotypes.

Denver Says a Bittersweet Goodbye to Jay Triiiple and M.T.G.

By Cleo MirzaAugust 16, 2022

Two of Denver’s best rappers.

Malcolm Whyz3’s Second Act

By Cleo MirzaAugust 11, 2022

Malcolm Whyz3 has his first headlining performance Saturday.

Leiffa Wants to Raise Lakewood’s Cannabis Profile

By Cleo MirzaJuly 29, 2022

Leiffa is a lot more than just one Lakewood store.

Almost Famous: Rapper Schama Noel on New Music, Going Viral, Epic Highs and Lowest Lows

By Cleo MirzaJuly 27, 2022

Schama Noel reflects on his career highs and lows.

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“A Nunnery Like None Other”: Meet the Golden Nugget Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

By Cleo MirzaJune 29, 2022

Queer drag nuns based in Colorado.

Rev. da IV Is Greeley’s Hometown Hero, Opening for Ying Yang Twins and Chingy at Annual Stampede

By Cleo MirzaJune 23, 2022

His biggest show yet.

Mother-Daughter Duo Are Innovative Yet Old-School With Cannabis Edibles

Mother-Daughter Duo Are Innovative Yet Old-School With Cannabis Edibles

By Cleo MirzaJune 21, 2022

Karin Lazarus has been dubbed the “Martha Stewart of weed baking.”

The Best Queer Bars in Denver

By Cleo MirzaJune 21, 2022

There’s a place for everyone.

Ten Ways to Celebrate Denver Pride Week 2022

By Cleo MirzaJune 20, 2022

Drag, darties and parades.

Black Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend for Felony Misdemeanor

By Cleo MirzaJune 15, 2022

The mother of the House of Misdemeanor.

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Ticket to Pride: Black Queer and Trans Folks Make Their Case for Space at the Party

Ticket to Pride: Black Queer and Trans Folks Make Their Case for Space at the Party

By Cleo MirzaJune 14, 2022

Black Pride Colorado is back for a second year.

Rainbows & Revolutions Offers an Unprecedented Look at Colorado’s LGBTQ+ History

By Cleo MirzaJune 3, 2022

Unheard stories find an audience.

How to Not Be a Total Jerk at Pride

By Cleo MirzaJune 1, 2022

A PSA for straights and queers.

BenDeLaCreme on the Meaning of Marriage

By Cleo MirzaMay 10, 2022

Is she ready to be committed?

Wellington Bullings Celebrates Because I Want To Two Years After Its Release

By Cleo MirzaMay 6, 2022

And a tease of what’s to come.

A Party to Die For: Talia Tucker L’Whor’s Murder-Mystery Nights

By Cleo MirzaMay 3, 2022

The murder-mystery queen of Colorado.

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Willow Pill Brings RuPaul’s Drag Race Crown Back to Denver

By Cleo MirzaApril 26, 2022

Willow Pill has won!

Life Imitates Art: Rapper FBP Moe Is on the Lam

By Cleo MirzaApril 23, 2022

He’s one of ten FBP members indicted on 114 felony counts last week.

The Zero Proof Is in the Pudding: Sober Positivity Gains Traction in Denver’s LGBTQ+ Community

By Cleo MirzaApril 22, 2022

Diamond Starr has a sober show at Awake.

Meet the Denver Doll: Menaje E’Toi Finally Has Her Own Hip-Hop Drag Show

By Cleo MirzaApril 20, 2022

She’s never compromised.

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