Gil Segev (he/him) is an Israeli Canadian artist and Queen's Law 3L student whose work bridges art and community engagement. Drawing on his Jewish and queer identities, Gil is best known for his drag persona, Gila Munster (she/her), through which he has popularized “Drag Queen Story Time” across the province and created “The 8 Gays of Channukah,” Canada’s largest annual queer Jewish event. Through drag, Gilcreates original music and multidisciplinary projects that celebrate culture, challenge norms, and build connections across difference. Gil is the recipient of the 2023 Mayworks Festival “Creative Maverick Award,” the 2025 Canadian Choice “Award for Entertainment Services,” and the 2025 PRISME Conference “Student Leadership in 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights Award.” He is currently serving as the vice-president of Queen's OutLaw, and working on finishing his JD studies and first album.
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