Internationally recognized, award-winning burlesque headliner.
Red Hot Annie (VAUDEZILLA!, The Windy City Burlesque Fest) has performed in 6 countries and nearly every US state – and has worked with (literally) thousands artists and students over 13 years to cultivate confidence and self-love through burlesque.
From nurturing confidence and talent within blossoming stars (many whom are named the top performers in the world!) to introducing elegant and popular show production solutions, Red Hot Annie’s influence on the Chicago burlesque scene is undeniable.
Red Hot Annie has appeared on Check Please (WTTW), at The Burlesque Hall of Fame (Las Vegas), World Burlesque Games (London), London Burlesque Fest, New York Burlesque Fest, Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender (Vegas), Strasbourg Burlesque Fest, Montreal Burlesque Fest, Vancouver Burlesque Fest, amongst hundreds of other shows and festivals worldwide.
Annie loves sharing the power of naughty art to transform through books and online courses, including “The Becoming Burlesque Workbook” now available on Amazon.
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2020 Racial Justice Statement
As an artist in a white body, I continue to practice awareness and acknowledgement of my privilege. I denounce White Supremacy and embrace the imperfection of my anti-racism journey. In my life and work, I center bodily autonomy, authentic connection, and our power to subvert systemic inequality through art.