The Performers
PIPER PAXTYN
BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS
Piper Paxtyn is a burlesque and Lyra artist whose work centers on confidence, connection, and radical self-love. Performing across the Midwest since 2022, she brings a polished blend of vintage glamour and modern edge to every stage she graces. Piper is also the producer of Risqué Riot at the Grey Fox Pub in St. Louis, creating space for inclusive, body-positive performance that celebrates artists and audiences alike.
PATCHWORK
St Louis, mISSOURI
Patchwork is a chaos-loving clown who walks the line between unsettling and absurd, delighting in the tension between laughter and unease. Their performances blend physical comedy, sharp timing, and deliberate discomfort, inviting audiences to never quite relax into one emotion. With a stage presence that is equal parts playful menace and mischievous charm, Patchwork creates moments that linger long after the applause.
Afrodisiac
Mt. Vernon, ILLINOIS
Afrodisiac is a rising drag performer whose presence feels fully formed from the moment she steps on stage. Though new to the scene, she has already begun turning heads locally with her commanding energy, effortless grace, and undeniable stage power. Bold, confident, and magnetic, Afrodisiac performs with the kind of conviction that makes it clear this is only the beginning.
Leah Fantasy
CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS
Leah Fantasy is a magnetic nonbinary drag and performance artist whose craft spans live transformation, character work, and original performance. With a style that blends theatrical storytelling, bold visuals, and live singing that captivates any room, they use the stage as a canvas for expression and surprise. Leah’s work reflects a fearless commitment to creativity and identity, making each appearance a must-see moment for fans of inventive, live performance.
SABINA ENGLAND
ST. LOUIS, MO
Sabina England is a Deaf poet, performer, playwright, and filmmaker whose work blends American Sign Language with dance, burlesque, comedy, and visual storytelling. Her performances are rooted in expressive movement and sharp wit, creating work that is both accessible and deeply engaging across audiences. With international stage and film credits - from Washington, DC to London and beyond - Sabina brings a polished, joyful presence to the stage, driven by a love of comedy, glamour, and making people smile.
CHERRY VELOUR
ST. LOUIS, MO
Cherry Velour is a St. Louis–based performer and formidable storyteller whose acts unfold like miniature horror films brought to life on stage. Drawing heavily from movies, games, and original character work, she creates fully realized worlds where tease is driven by narrative, tension, and transformation. She approaches each performance with theatrical intent and emotional range, using character and atmosphere to pull audiences into stories that linger well beyond the final reveal.
LILITH LASCIVIOUS
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Lilith Lascivious is a burlesque and aerial performer whose work transforms intensity into elegance, moving with ethereal control to the pulse of heavy music. Blending strength and vulnerability, she creates performances where grit becomes poetry and sensuality carries real weight. Celebrated as one of Indianapolis’ must-see acts, Lilith invites audiences into a world where shadow and shine coexist, and beauty is found in both.
Madam Smash
St Louis, mISSOURI
Madam Smash is a burlesque performer known for lush theatricality, bold visual storytelling, and a signature blend of glamour and mischief. Performing throughout the St. Louis scene, she draws on more than a decade of experience as an artist. With striking costumes, inventive props, and an unmistakable stage presence, Madam Smash delivers performances that balance tease, confidence, and unmistakable allure.
BUBBLEZ
MADISON, WISCONSIN
Bubblez is a drag performer built on high camp, surreal humor, and unapologetic theatrical chaos. Blending jester energy with sci-fi absurdity, their performances lean into character, spectacle, and tongue-in-cheek bravado, creating acts that are intentionally corny, playful, and delightfully unhinged. Behind the persona is a sapphic artist whose work embraces resilience, imagination, and joy, making Bubblez a boldly original presence audiences won’t soon forget.
IVY MARIE
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA
Ivy Marie is a dynamic performance artist whose work balances raw strength, precision, and bold theatrical presence. Blending chair and pole with burlesque and character-driven performance, she shifts seamlessly between playful menace and sensual control. As a striking new voice on the scene, Ivy brings power, agility, and an unmistakable edge to the stage - leaving audiences eager to see what she does next.
LADY BITSY BITTERSWEET
ST. LOUIS, MO
Lady Bitsy Bittersweet is a multidisciplinary performer whose work blends dance, theatricality, and rope artistry with confident sensuality. A founding member of multiple St. Louis performance collectives, she brings more than 15 years of stage experience to audiences across the region and beyond. Equal parts elegance and edge, Bitsy delivers performances that balance sweetness with daring precision, creating moments that are both captivating and unforgettable.
HOLLEY MISSBEHAVIN'
ST. LOUIS, MO
Holley MissBehavin’ is a nerdlesque performer known for character-driven choreography, inventive props, and playful theatrical flair. Performing since 2019, she crafts acts inspired by cosplay and cult favorites, delivering each with polish and a sharp sense of humor. Equal parts sparkle and mischief, Holley brings a confident wink to the stage and proves that a little ridiculousness can be expertly refined.