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Ashlie Atkinson: Party Host Extraordinaire on Stage & Screen
8 Nov
Summary
- Ashlie Atkinson hosts drag karaoke at Mama Tried, a Brooklyn bar.
- She plays Mamie Fish, a party host, on HBO's 'The Gilded Age'.
- The drag persona Dottie LoBlotto is a failed Broadway starlet.
Actress Ashlie Atkinson has a dual presence, captivating audiences as both a drag persona and a television star. For the past four years, Atkinson has hosted "Lonely Hearts Safe Space," a monthly drag karaoke night at Mama Tried, a neighborhood bar located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. This event, which began in 2011, sees Atkinson transform into Dottie LoBlotto, a character described as a bitter, failed Broadway starlet.
In addition to her work on the drag scene, Atkinson has gained significant acclaim for her role in HBO's "The Gilded Age." On the critically acclaimed series, she portrays Mamie Fish, another character known for her prowess as a party host. Atkinson, aged 49, finds joy in organizing such gatherings, embracing the "weirder the better" ethos.
