Client: The David Prize

Brooklyn, New York — 01/2026

The Miss Kiki USA Ball is a ballroom event rooted in Black and Latinx queer culture. It’s part of the ballroom scene, where performers “walk” different categories like fashion, runway, performance, and realness, competing for trophies, cash prizes, and status.

“Kiki” balls are often more community-focused and accessible than larger mainstream ballroom events. They create space for younger or newer members of the scene to express themselves, build chosen family through “houses,” and celebrate identity, style, and resilience.

So “Miss Kiki USA Ball” is a pageant-style ball centered on that world, blending competition, performance, and community in a space that’s loud, glamorous, and deeply cultural.