Episode #2 - Andrew “Nina West” Levitt

“Musical theatre was my entry point into understanding who I was” - Andrew Levitt

I learned about Nina West upon first moving to Columbus in 2017. Hilarious, political, unafraid
to play the fool, all while supporting her humor with a fierce intelligence...Nina had been an
anchor in the Columbus drag scene for a decade - thrilling audiences and working tirelessly to
raise millions of dollars for various Ohio charities before landing a spot on season 11 of RuPaul’s
Drag Race. Upon meeting Andrew, I immediately recognized that supporting the persona of
Nina is one of the most engaging, dynamic, and big-hearted men I have had the privilege to
know. Today we talk about what it means to carry the mantle of responsibility to the LGBTQIA+
community (my words, not his...he’s far too modest), serving as a constant example of what it
means to be a citizen of the world and the punk of drag. Have a seat and hear us chat about
Kermit the Frog, drag bans, Hairspray, Purlie Victorious and philanthropy. I am so honored to
count this man as a dear pal, and am thrilled to be able to share our conversation with our
listeners.