Shangela Laquifa Wadley Shangela at DragCon (c.2017) Born D. J. Pierce (1981-11-22) November 22, 1981 Residence Los Angeles, California Other names Shangela Alma mater Southern Methodist University Occupation Drag Queen television personality actor Known for RuPaul's Drag Race (season 2) RuPaul's Drag Race (season 3) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 3) Home town Paris, Texas Website Official Website