Born in Chicago, Shea Couleé (she/they) is an internationally-renowned drag superstar, performer, recording artist, podcast host, model, and actor known for their fashion-forward editorial looks. Couleé's legendary tenure on the Emmy-nominated show RuPaul's Drag Race includes winning All Stars 5 and finishing a finalist on the special all-winners edition of All Stars 7 and their original season, Drag Race 9. Couleé has performed in theater since nine years old.
Merrell, along with fellow drag queen Farrah Moan, was attacked outside a kebab shop by a woman in Newcastle.
Performed in drag as a backing dancer behind Christina Aguilera for Opening Ceremony's Spring 2019 collection, along with other RuPaul's Drag Race alumni.
Their drag sister is fellow RuPaul's Drag Race contestant, Anthony Taylor/The Vixen. Their drag daughter is Kenzie Coulee.
Identifies as non-binary and uses singular they pronouns when out of drag. When in drag, they go by 'she' or 'her'.