Award-winning actress, author and comedienne Mo'Nique will kick off PrideFest Friday, June 10 with a headlining appearance at the Miller Lite Mainstage.
Mo'Nique is the host of BET's late night talk show "The Mo'Nique Show" and an Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 2009's "Precious." She is also an outspoken ally for the black LGBT community.
Her opening night performance joins Saturday's show by Salt-N-Pepa and Sunday's lineup of LeAnn Rimes and special guest Chely Wright as part of the weekend festival's headlining entertainment.
