Marti G Cummings
About Marti G Cummings:
โMarti Gould Cummings is a NYC Drag staple. Their 16 year long career has expanded the realms of nightlife, cabaret, theatre, film, and television.
Marti made history as the first openly non binary candidate to run for office in New York City when they ran for City Council in 2021 to represent District 7. Their campaign journey is featured in the documentary "Queen of New York", currently streaming on The Advocate Channel.
Marti also served as an advisor to both former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio and the New York City Council as part of their role on the NYC Nightlife Advisory Board, while congruently serving as a member of Community Board 9, having been appointed by former Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer.
Activism and politics has long been a part of Martis work leading them to do a TedTalk about cyber bullying and why drag is safe for kids.
They serve on the Board of Directors for The Ali Forney Center for Homeless LGBTQ Youth, The Advisory Board Drag Story Hour NY, as a National Co Chair of Drag Out the Vote, and work as a Project Specialist for Equality NY.โ
