VERA! is an Armenian-American nonbinary drag king, dancer, activist, and performing artist. They are the co-host of SAVE HER! and the Rebel Kings of Oakland; member of SWANA Kings; and board member of Oaklash, the Bay Area Drag Festival. VERA! was the 2022 Counterpulse Performing Diaspora Resident and 2019 SF Playground SoloFest Performer. They performed at the Austin International Drag Festival as a Featured Artist in 2023 and 2024. VERA! was the lead producer, host, and artist of Hye There, an Armenian artistic showcase hosted at St. Joseph’s Arts Society in 2026.