Christie James is a proud queer radio personality, voice-over actress, and in-demand DJ rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over a decade of experience on the airwaves and behind the decks, she’s built a career on connection, culture, and amplifying voices—especially those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Her journey began in the U.S. Navy, where she was selected for the Presidential Honor Guard and later served as an award-winning military journalist. After her service, she returned home to the Bay and quickly rose through the radio ranks, earning on-air roles at KYLD (WiLD 94.9), KISQ (98.1 KISS FM), PRIDE Radio, and now Classic Hits 103.7 FM, where she hosts Morning Drive with Christie Live, one of the only all-female morning shows in the country.
Off the air, Christie is deeply committed to uplifting queer spaces through music, visibility, and joy. She’s been a featured DJ and stage producer for San Francisco Pride, Oakland Pride, Golden State Valkyries and Olivia Cruises, and frequently spins for community-driven organizations like NCLR, Generation Thrive, and Meta. Whether she’s DJing a wedding with Heart of Gold DJs, hyping up the Oakland A’s where she served as their official Treehouse DJ, or curating inclusive experiences across the Bay, Christie always shows up with purpose, heart, and high energy.
A lifelong Bay Area native, Christie’s mission is simple: to use music and media to build community, celebrate identity, and make everyone feel welcome—especially those who’ve ever felt unseen. Her vibe? Unapologetically queer, deeply rooted, and always ready to turn up the love.