Performers

Roxi D'Lite

roxi-dlitewebWindsor, Ontario, Canada

Roxi D'Lite is one of the world's premier burlesque performers and the 2010 Queen of Burlesque at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.

There has been no shortage of accolades for Roxi in her illustrious career. Roxi became one of the youngest performers to ever be crowned Reigning Queen of Burlesque and hasn't looked back. Known as the Drinkin', Smokin, Strippin' Machine, Roxi has been called the Bad Girl of Burlesque—a hefty accolade considering the eclectic cast of burlesque's ecdysiasts. For three consecutive years Roxi has been voted in the "Top 10 Burlesque Performers" in the world.

Roxi has performed on stages around the world with the best in the industry. She joined the ranks of burlesque royalty at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas where she won the Miss Exotic World 2010 pageant. In the past year alone, Roxi has appeared in front of more than 10 million people whether it was on stage or television. She recently appeared as a guest-villain in The Goon, an Eisner Award-winning comic published by Dark Horse. Later this year, Roxi will make her debut on the silver screen with her first starring role in a feature film, The Burlesque Assassins.

A self-proclaimed stripographer, Roxi's lengthy performance resume as a burlesque performer, aerial artist, and pinup model paved the way for Roxi D'Lite Photography, a vintage pin-up and glamour photography studio.

Believe it or not, Roxi was once camera shy. She began modeling for her own promotional material and fell in love with the camera. The Drinkin', Smokin', Strippin' Machine! now works both sides of a camera for Roxi D'Lite Photography. Using her background in graphic design and her eye for glamour, Roxi styles, shoots and edits all of her modeling material as well as anyone else who wants to be a "Pin-Up for a Day."

"I'm just a kind and humble gal, who just likes to take her clothes off. I'll continue to strip 'til the audience throws tomatoes at me. Then, being a savvy business woman, I'll go in to the ketchup business."

Perle Noire

perle-noire-webNew Orleans, LA

Labeled "Feminine Phenomenon" Perle Noire was truly meant to be on stage. Perle has amazing stage presence, seductive moves and artistry that grant her standing ovations whenever she hits the stage.

Perle Noire the Black Pearl, is the most unique International Burlesque Queen. Described as the reincarnation of Josephine Baker , tearing up the stage in an onslaught of shimmies, high kicks, splits – and even a few flips!

Perle is an incredible mix of raw sex and pure elegance, slow and sensual one moment and a whirlwind of movement the next. Her energy moves in waves over the room.

21st Century Burlesque Magazine called her a bold, beautiful burlesque firecracker with a unique talent and fearless dedication, Perle's high energy performances have to be seen to be believed. Perle dances with strength, confidence and breathtaking gymnastic agility.

Just watching this striptease artist amounts to a cardiovascular workout. And her tribute to the young Josephine Baker is impudent and even more physical.

Perle Noire's dynamic style has earned her awards such as Top 20 Burlesque Performer Worldwide and at the Burlesque Hall of Fame. She also won the Queen of Burlesque title at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival.

Lola Van Ella

lolavanellawebSt. Louis, MO

Lola Van Ella is an international burlesque singer, dancer, instructor, emcee and the CEO of Van Ella Productions. In St. Louis, she performs frequently and produces many shows, including Missouri's first-ever national burlesque and vaudeville festival, The Show-Me Burlesque Festival and subsequent Show-Me Burlesque Tour. In 2008, Alive Magazine named her one St. Louis' most influential people. Van Ella has also won the 2nd and 1st runner-up title, in the 2009 and 2010 Queen of Burlesque Competition at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival and was voted number 9 in 20th Century Pin-up's Top 50 Burlesque Performers worldwide two years in a row.

Van Ella has performed twice at Miss Exotic World and the Best of Midwest Burlesk, at the Vancouver, Chicago and London burlesque festivals and in engagements and shows all over the world.

Nadine DuBois

nadine-duboiswebMinneapolis, MN

Known for her quick wit and universal charm, Nadine DuBois is one of the nation's most sought-after burlesque and special event emcees. Her roots are firmly Midwestern, but her travels have taken her across the country to Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, Seattle, New Orleans, San Francisco, New York and Las Vegas, where she has twice hosted shows at the Burlesque Hall of Fame.

As one of the founders of the Twin Cities burlesque-nouveau movement, she has performed in hundreds of shows with Lili's Burlesque Revue in Minneapolis, MN since 2004. Beginning in a small cabaret in downtown Minneapolis, she and the troupe have forged an important and creative path, garnering much critical and audience praise.

Nadine is also known for her prowess as a singer, producer, and director. Her monthly production of The Underpants Show with Lili's Burlesque Revue has been a sell-out success since January 2009. Other productions include The Best of Midwest Burlesk Festival, Blue Ribbon Burlesque, The Big Teasy, Burlesque Showdown!, TEASE! and Save Our Sea, as well as numerous productions outside the burlesque realm.

Recently named one of "the most successful entertainment personalities in the Twin Cities" (vita.mn Magazine), Ms. DuBois is a fierce triple threat who has a passion for evolving the presentation of vintage-inspired entertainment. Her love of the audience and old-school glamour shine through any event of which she is a part.

Sammich the Tramp

sammich-the-trampwebSt. Louis, MO

Sammich the Tramp is a wandering hobo and lovable scamp. This vaudevillian tramp has performed all over the country and at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, Michelle L'amour's Belles and Whistles, Bustout Burlesque, Panty Raid, and at the New Orleans, Best of Midwest, and Toronto Burlesque Festivals, as well as opened for Beats Antique, The Black Belles, and The Yard Dogs Road Show. Sammich has made a home in St. Louis and performs and produces frequently with Van Ella productions, with partner Lola van Ella and together they produce the wildly popular Beggar's Carnivale, for which she is the artistic director, and Show-Me Burlesque Festival. Sammy tours regularly, performs full time, and will work for food...especially sammiches.