Michelle Visage (born Michelle Lynn Shupack; September 20, 1968) is an American singer, television host, actress, radio DJ and producer. Originally gaining recognition as a member of the band Seduction, she earned five singles with the group that charted on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1993, as lead vocalist in The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M., she reached the top of the dance charts. In 2011, she joined the American reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race, and has served as a permanent judge since season three. She is also a permanent judge on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, and RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Visage has won 3 Primetime Emmy Awards as a producer of RuPaul's Drag Race.