Saltina Shaker

Saltina Shaker is the stage name of Jesse Lesniowski (born April 12, 1995), a Canadian drag performer and social media personality. A disabled queen, she is known for her beauty and body positivity content on social media, and has over 2 million followers on TikTok. She competed on the sixth season of Canada's Drag Race.

Early life and education Lesniowski was raised in Rockland, Ontario. In July 2011, at the age of 16, Lesniowski and his then-girlfriend were involved in a severe car accident near Belleville while driving from Toronto to Ottawa on Highway 401. Although there were no casualties, the two were left with severe injuries and were taken to a hospital in Kingston. As a result, his education had to be delayed by several years. Nonetheless, he finished his high school education remotely before attending the University of Ottawa, majoring in environmental science, as he was able to take the classes remotely. In 2015, he founded the Environmental Association of uOttawa. She has been crowned Ms. Capital Pride.

In November 2025, Saltina Shaker was announced as a contestant on the sixth season of the drag competition show Canada's Drag Race.

Personal life Lesniowski is based in Ottawa, and uses she/her pronouns in drag and he/they pronouns out of drag. Although he mostly recovered from the accident, he suffers chronic pain, severe digestive issues, and fatigue as a result, and has to keep painkillers with him at all times.

Filmography Canada's Drag Race (2025)