YOUR HOST |
Bastard Keith |
Bastard Keith is the quadruple threat singer-host-performer-writer who can be seen providing his unique volatile charm to burlesque shows, saucy readings and theatrical stages around New York City.
http://www.myspace.com/bastard_keith
(photo by Paul M) |
THE PERFORMERS |
Anita Cookie |
Sun-baked off the shores of the pacific, Anita Cookie has taken The Big Apple by storm and her love of tequila, being the product of those San Diego origins, is nothing compared to her insatiable hunger for cookies! Anita's bubbly voice and sultry dance moves have graced the stages of such fine New York and Brooklyn establishments as the Cutting Room, South Paw, Rafifi, Galapagos, BB King's, Don Hill's, Mo Pitkins and The Derby (LA). When Anita's not shakin' her hips and smackin' her lips, she's whippin' up the finest and most delectable goodies in her kitchen.
With the innocence of a lush and her fondness for baked goods, Anita hopes to spread her philosophy of "Cookies, not war" all around NYC and maybe even the world.
Everyone always needs A. COOKIE!
photo credit: Elise Dawson
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GiGi La Femme
(performer/producer) |
A fantasy made flesh & blood, GiGi La Femme is a delectable feast for the eyes, heart and soul. One of the most active performers on the New York Burlesque scene, she is a mainstay at many of the city's most critically acclaimed shows and best loved venues from the Bronx to the Battery and beyond. A multi-level threat, GiGi is a striptease artist, go–go dancer, pin-up model, chanteuse, host, and producer.
GiGi has appeared in shows including Le Scandal, Pinchbottom Burlesque, Revealed, Starshine Burlesque, Sweet & Nasty Burlesque, and is the star and host of Wasabassco Burlesque. She has graced stages at The Brooklyn Academy of Music, Coney Island, The Cutting Room, Galapagos, The Slipper Room, The Palace of Wonders in Washington D.C. and a multitude of venues near and far. GiGi is also a founding member of The Burlesque Alliance, producers of some of the east coast's largest burlesque events. GiGi La Femme, the girl dreams are made of!
http://gigilafemme.com
http://www.myspace.com/gigilafemme
Photo by Luke Ratray |
Kobayashi Maru
(performer)
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Kobayashi Maru was born in Okoge (Japan). With her parents, researchers for the Daystrom Institute, she has travelled internationally, first arriving in America on 17 September 1978. A student of science, she visits New York City regularly, where she is honored to perform the burlesque dance with many fine people.
Kobayashi Maru は 燃やされた米 (日本)で生まれた。彼女の親と、
Daystrom の協会のための研究者、彼女は国際的に旅し、1978 年9 月17日にアメリカで最初に着く。科学の学生、彼女は多くの良い
人々とのダンスを行うために彼女が名誉を与えられるところで、
ニューヨークシティを規則的に訪問す
Photo by Noonien Soong |
Peekaboo Pointe
(performer) |
Peekaboo Pointe, The Delinquent Darling of Burlesque, the Fastest Tassle-Twirler from East to West... is the perfect combination of books and brains...and bumps and grinds. She began as a classically trained modern dancer, studying under Bill T. Jones and the Mark Morris Dance Group, among many others, received a BFA in choreography and performance in 2002. Along with modern dance she has extensive training in classical ballet, tap, as well as Afro-Cuban dance. She studied Salsa and Afro-Cuban dance in Cuba with the dance group Cutumba and is also an accomplished trapeze artist. Peekaboo began performing burlesque five years ago is a favorite performer of New York nightlifers, performing at shows and venues such as Corio, the Slipper Room, Le Scandal Cabaret, Starshine Burlesque, Pinchbottom Burlesque, Sweet and Nasty, and Wasabassco Burlesque.
http://peekaboopointe.com
(photo by Ted D’Ottavio)
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Miss Ruby Valentine
photo by: Paule Saviano |
Miss Ruby Valentine embodies the spirit and essence of classic striptease. Since 2003 she has been a mainstay on the New York burlesque scene. This cake eaters’ dream has performed with the top burlesque stars at premier exhibitions and venues including: The New York Burlesque Festival, Pinchbottom Burlesque, Starshine Burlesque, Wasabassco Burlesque, MAO Magazine parties, Le Scandal, the Va Va Voom Room and various weddings, parties and other private events. Ruby is also a founding member of Big Apple Burlesque. In May and August of 2008 Ruby will be on tour in the UK.
This burlesque sweetheart has appeared in various local, national and international publications including, BUST magazine, UK's Bizarre magazine, V magazine, The Village Voice, The New York Press and more. She has also worked extensively with artists and photographers in both fine art and pin-up setting. In 2006 Ruby landed a role in the hit TV show "Madmen" on AMC. She played a glamorous 1960's burlesque bombshell. Ruby Valentine creates most of her own costumes. All original designs, ruby envisions a dream costume then does her best to construct it. She also takes the time to adorn her costumes with a lavish amount of Swarovski crystals, sequins and other adornments.
Miss Valentine mesmerizes her audiences with her lyrical fan dances, and flirtatious striptease routines. Her hobbies include baking her famous cupcakes, eating truffles whilst sipping champagne, throwing lavish parties, and day dreaming. She resides in Manhattan.
More more Ruby Valentine go to: www.missrubyvalentine.com |
Ms Tickle |
Ms Tickle has been hypnotizing audiences as the pinnacle of style and elegance in modern burlesque. She delivers an inventive and unique twist on this classic form. Creating art with a wink and a knowing smile. Her unparalled costuming and props have crowned her queen of gags and gimmicks. As writer, director, choreographer and costume designer she is half of the team that created" The Bombshell Girls and most notably the Off Broadway hit "Tickle Bombs Mantasia". She is currently directing and performing in a piece for "Broadway Bares".
Check her out on MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/mstickle |
Doc Wasabassco
(producer) |
In addition to Revealed, Doc Wasabassco, the Kingpin of Burlesque, produces Wasabassco Burlesque, the finest burlesque in Brooklyn and beyond! Wasabassco hosts monthly shows at Brooklyn venues Living Room Lounge and Sputnik, The Palace of Wonders in Washington D.C., feature shows at Brooklyn hot spots Southpaw and Union Hall, and many fine venues throughout New York! Wasabassco Burlesque is sponsored by Wasabassco Hot Sauce, a delicious blend of wasabi, hot peppers, and spices. Lots of hot sauces are hot, but Wasabassco is bursting with spicy flavor!
www.wasabassco.com
(photo by Bill Morton) |
PAST PERFORMERS |
Darlinda Just Darlinda
photo credit: Halston Bruce |
Darlinda Just Darlinda has been working as a Burlesque Performer in New York since 2003. She coined the term "Polyester Performance", an inspiring mixture of Burlesque, Modern Dance, Performance Art, Comedy Sketch, and Drag Queen Ballet. She holds a degree in Teledramatic Arts and Technology from California State University, Monterey Bay. In this program Darlinda was given the tools to integrate many art forms,Theater, Film, Video, New Media, and Radio. Focusing on live performance she's produced Burlesque events in New York City and California. Since October 2005 Darlinda has continued to produce her own brand of burlesque show, most recently "GREEN WITH ENVY BURLESQUE" in February of 2008 as part of her "living art project" called A Year in Rainbow www.yearinrainbow.com. In February 2007 Darlinda was honored to perform with Julie Atlas Muz at PS122 Divine Comedy of an Exquisite Corpse. In October of 2007 Darlinda participated in the Feminist Neo-Burlesque Symposium at The Central School of Speech and Drama at the University of London.
The Village voice calls Darlinda "A Mastermind of Bizarre Extravaganza"
USA Today says "It's hard to top Darlinda" |
Creamy Stevens
(performer) |
Hailing from some decayed hamlet in Washinton State, Creamy Stevens is the child of slaughterhouse workers. She learned she loved to entertain through making children cry at the juvenile detention center where she spent most of her teens.These days Creamy Stevens continues to hone her criminally insane mind at Starshine Burlesque, which she co-produces with the fabulous Little Brooklyn. She is a regular performer at the Slipper Room, Le Scandal, Sweet & Nasty Burlesque, Wasabassco Burlesque, and Coney Island Burlesque on the Beach. Creamy loves rhinestones and a good steak.
www.creamystevens.com
(photo by Ted D’Ottavio) |
Maiiah
(performer) |
A professional belly dancer specializing in gothic fusion and serpent dance, Maiiah has performed at numerous gothic events (such as Endless Night and Convergence XII) in the NYC area as well as New Orleans. She has been featured in the documentary "Vampires Among Us" which aired in 2003 on TLC, the music video "Embrace the Gutter" by The Autumn Offering and "Gothic Bellydance:Revelations". In addition to belly dance, Maiiah is becoming more involved in burlesque performance and has been featured at various events in the NYC area including Starshine and Wasabassco.
http://www.myspace.com/maiiah
(photo by Ted D’Ottavio) |
Jo Boobs Weldon
(performer)
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Jo Weldon, Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque, was a featured performer in Margaret Cho's variety show, the Sensuous Woman. She recently served as coach and consultant on the Victor Victrola episode of Gossip Girl. In 2007, the Village Voice named her Best Teacher in their Best of New York issue in Arts and Entertainment. In 2006 she was voted Best Burlesque Teacher and Mentor at the New York Burlesque Festival, and in 2005 she was voted Best Bump N Grinder. She is the judging co-ordinator for the Miss Exotic World Pageant and has been producing at Coney Island's Burlesque at the Beach series for five years. Going back a ways, in the early 1990s she was a feature dancer, traveling across the country with trunks full of props and costumes to headline at strip joints across the US and Canada; she performed her first fan dance in 1991. She also maintains a burlesque blog featuring
backstage photos, news items, and interviews at burlesquedaily.blogspot.com
http://www.schoolofburlesque.com
http://burlesquedaily.blogspot.com
(photo by Don Spiro) |
Clams Casino |
Miss Clams Casino is the daughter that Dolly Parton and Charles Nelson Reilly never had! She's honored to have twirled her tassels at some of the finest venues in NYC and all over the country. Clams is also the co-producer and one of the stars of Burlesque Speakeasy, Live in New York!
Game Show's Greatest Hits and burlesque events, including Smells Like Tease Spirit and Jump the Shark, all around the greatest city in the world.
Check out all the latest Clams-Digging news anytime at www.missclamscasino.com.
photo by: Paule Saviano |
Harvest Moon |
Harvest Moon, otherwise known as the sultry siren of burlesque. Harvest has been dancing on the burlesque circuit since 1995, when she started out in San Francisco. Her troupe, the Cantankerous Lollies, earned a star at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum ( now in Las Vegas). She is also a circus enthusiast/performer and has performed in several national circuses. Harvest performed with Matthew Barney in New York and Manchester in 2007.
photo by Jeff Forney |
