Elle Noir
Elle Noir (aka. Chris Cochrane) is a Trans Black activist and public speaker. She speaks and educates about her lived experience through her intersectionality. Elle works toward creating spaces for QTBIPOC people, as well as working with 2SLGBTIQIA+ youth to ensure those spaces will be upheld for years to come.
Elle is the former Vice Chair of Halifax Pride (2020-2022) where she uses that platform to ensure equity for all of the community,while focusing on our marginalized and racialized communities. Chris is also the Recipient of The YMCA Peace Medal for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Known for her drag persona Elle Noir, where she is as fierce on stage as she is her activism. Elle Noir is a 19 Year veteran of Drag. She has graced stage, screen and television in and out of drag. (imdb Kris Cochrane) Elle is known as a local legend and Winner of The Best Halifax Drag Performer for the last 6 years consecutively.
