Jamal Sims

Jamal Sims is an American choreographer, executive producer, and director. He gained recognition for his work as the choreographer for Miley Cyrus' 2009 promotional single 'Hoedown Throwdown' and her Wonder World Tour. Since 2014, Sims has been a regular presence on RuPaul's Drag Race as a choreographer and guest judge. His directorial debut, When the Beat Drops, premiered on Logo TV in 2018. In 2022, he became a choreographer for season 2 of RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race and served as executive producer and choreographer for the Beauty and the Beast television special on ABC. Sims, who is of African descent, identifies as gay and cites Michael Jackson as his biggest influencer. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.