Having spent more than a decade photographing burlesque performers, I couldn’t possibly pick a favourite without creating a list of potential candidates as long as my arm! With that in mind, I set out this month to create an A-Z of notable burlesque performers from all over the world that I highly recommend checking out, featuring several Miss Exotic Worlds, some living burlesque legends and – of course – the current number one performer in the world as voted for by the 21st Century Burlesque community. If you’re currently dipping a toe into the glorious world of burlesque, or perhaps want to brush up on your burlesque knowledge, I 100% recommend grabbing yourself some snacks and getting comfy on your sofa. Enjoy!
Aria Delanoche
Best Debut / Most Classic, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2018
Chicago, USA – Aria’s Instagram
Betsy Rose
Number 1 Performer in the UK, Burlesque Top 50 2019
London, UK – Betsy’s Instagram
Calamity Chang
Producer of the Asian Burlesque Festival
New York City, USA – Calamity’s Instagram
Dirty Martini
Miss Exotic World 2004
New York City, USA – Dirty’s Instagram
Elektra Cute
Producer of Minneapolis Burlesque Festival
Minneapolis, USA – Elektra’s Instagram
Frankie Fictitious
Miss Exotic World 2019
San Francisco, USA – Frankie’s Instagram
Gin Minsky
Most Classic, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2017
Brooklyn, USA – Gin’s Instagram
Hazel Honeysuckle
Most Lovable Performer, New York Burlesque Festival 2017
Las Vegas, USA – Hazel’s Instagram
INGA
Miss Exotic World 2018
Seattle, USA – INGA’s Instagram
Jeez Loueez
Number 1 Performer in the World, Burlesque Top 50 2019
New Orleans, USA – Jeez’s Instagram
Kitten N’ Lou
Best Small Group, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019
Seattle and New York City, USA – Kitten N’ Lou’s Instagram
Luminous Pariah (The)
1/4 of Mod Carousel – Best Large Group, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019
Seattle, USA – Luminous’ Instagram
Medianoche
Miss Exotic World 2017
New York City, USA – Instagram
Nadi A’marena
Instructor at Twin Cities Burlesque Academy
Minneapolis, USA – Naid’s Instagram – Nadi’s Blog Interview
Ophelia Flame
Princess of Burlesque, Burlesque Hall of Fame 1999
Minneapolis, USA – Ophelia’s Instagram
Perle Noire
Duchess of Burlesque, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2015
New York City, USA – Perle’s Instagram
Queen of the Amazon – Marinka
Burlesque Legend
Las Vegas, USA
Redbone
Princess of Burlesque, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019
Minneapolis, USA – Redbone’s Instagram
Sweetpea
Princess of Burlesque, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2017
Minneapolis, USA – Sweetpea’s Instagram
Tempest Storm
BHOF Living Legend Award 2004
Las Vegas, USA – Tempest’s Instagram
Ulrike Storch
Circus Performer
London, UK- Ulrike’s Instagram
Violet Chachki
Burlesque Drag Queen, toured with Dita Von Teese’s The Art of the Teese Tour
Los Angeles, USA – Violet’s Instagram
World Famous *BOB*
Duchess of Burlesque, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2004
Texas, USA – *BOB*’s Instagram
Xarah von den Vielenregen
Milan Burlesque Award Winner, 2013
Netherlands and Denmark, Europe – Xarah’s Instagram
Rubyyy (With Three Ys) Jones
Most Innovative, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2017
London, Uk – Rubyyy’s Instagram
Zelia Rose
Best Debut, Burlesque Hall of Fame 2015
Many of these burlesque performers appear in my award-winning book STRIP|TEASE!
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