Doors are opening for DJ Citizen Jane and the Miami recording artist wants to keep them that way for future generations.

When Modelo put her uncommon path to stardom into an ad for the Mexican beer, Citizen Jane became a crossover hit. Promoters and event organizers suddenly had no problem hiring someone from the LGBT community to headline their “mainstream” shows. 

“They’re not even thinking of it in that way, which is how it should be,” she said.

A campaign for Miami’s professional soccer team soon followed, introducing Citizen Jane to a new audience – the sports world. She hopes her authenticity and fighting spirit will serve as inspiration for up-and-coming female artists. 

“I want to show them that you can still be yourself and still be successful in whatever it is you choose to do,” she said. 

Citizen Jane grew up in Hialeah, attended Catholic school and came out at 19. Before entering the music industry, she worked for five years as a police detective.

A global traveler and fashion designer, Citizen Jane still makes time to mix music at Pride festivals and serves on the board of directors for Safe Schools South Florida. 

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