Frieda Nipples by Fake Trash Studio

21 Questions with Freida Nipples

For over ten years, Freida Nipples has entertained audiences by mixing clever concepts, fun fashion and strong stage presence, most recently with her ingenious Chocolate Orange costume which went viral on social media. Within her first year of performing she won Best Newcomer at Berlin Burlesque Week, and went on to headline at shows across Europe. Freida also produces shows regularly in her hometown of York, UK. Here’s her 21. 1. How would you define yourself in three words? Playful, creative, fun-loving. 2. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Lord Farquad in drag. 3. What is your biggest strength? Serving

MochaMocha2.0 by Chels Morgan

21 Questions with MochaMocha2.0

Chicago-based MochaMocha2.0, who won Best Debut Runner-Up at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2026, is a professional performer and choreographer, and the founder of Body Confidence for Queens, “a community organization that inspires body confidence through dance and movement”. Here’s her 21. 1. How would you define yourself in three words? Spicy, flirty and fun. 2. Who would play you in a movie about your life? Oh, definitely Megan Good or Teyana Taylor. 3. What is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is my positive approach to life; even when unfortunate things happen I can still see the good that life brings. 4.

La Dame Derriere by Veronica Bonderud

21 Questions with La Dame Derrière

Vancouver’s La Dame Derrière has been performing burlesque for over eight years, “snatching crowns and stealing girlfriends.” Said crowns include Miss Viva Las Vegas (2024), Monarch of Pacific

Simone del Mar by Brittney Werner

21 Questions with Simone del Mar

Born and raised in San Francisco, classically trained dancer Simone del Mar fell into burlesque “through the back door” in Los Angeles where she learned the craft, produced