Nina West is the stage name of Andrew Robert Levitt,[2] an American drag queen, queer activist,[3] actor, and singer-songwriter based in Columbus, Ohio.

[4] She rose to national prominence with her appearance on the eleventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, where she placed sixth and won Miss Congeniality.

"[9] In 2008, she won the Entertainer of the Year award;[10] her ensemble later inspired the singer Sia's outfit at the 2016 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

After her elimination, a number of celebrities and public figures took to social media to voice their support for Nina West, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez[19] and Scott Hoying.

[23] She starred in Coaster, an animated short film directed and produced by Amos Sussigan and Dan Lund.

[26] Since Drag Race, Levitt has starred in several commercials, with some of the brands including Pantene,[27] Pepsi,[28] and OraQuick,[29] as well as being involved in campaigns for films such as Trolls World Tour[30] and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.

[40] On April 23, 2024, Levitt was announced as one of the eight contestants competing on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.

[41] After her elimination, Levitt announced that she would release a children's music album, Drag Is Magic, and a comedy EP, John Goodman, by May 17, 2019.

His focuses have included HIV/AIDS testing and safe sex, marriage equality, trans rights, and childhood education.