Shea Couleé

Jaren Kyei Merrell (born February 8, 1989), known professionally as Shea Couleé, is an American drag queen, singer, rapper, actor, podcaster, and fixture of the Chicago nightlife scene. Born in Warsaw, Indiana, they began their drag career in 2012. In 2017, Shea Couleé achieved international fame after competing in season nine of RuPaul's Drag Race, placing in the top four. In 2020, Shea Couleé won the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Shea Couleé later returned to compete on the all-winners' seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars in 2022, once again placing in the top four.

In 2016, Shea Couleé co-produced, directed, wrote, and starred in Lipstick City. In 2017, Shea Couleé released their debut EP, Couleé-D, along with accompanying music videos. Since then, Shea Couleé has continued their musical career, starred in their web series podcast, and has embarked on domestic and international tours, including Werq the World, Haters Roast, and A Drag Queen Christmas.

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Shea Couleé is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Ironheart (2025), Couleé-D (2017), RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED (2012), RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The View (1997), RuPaul's Drag Race (2009). The recorded credits span 1997 to 2025, including 8 movies and 20 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.