Book Red Hot Annie: A Burlesque Performer in Chicago
Elegant featured performances, immersive hosting and curated cabaret experiences for private celebrations, corporate events and extraordinary evenings.
Hire Red Hot Annie for a polished burlesque or cabaret performance created around your audience, venue and occasion. Choose a signature feature act, an interactive hosted experience or a fully curated evening with artistic direction.
Twenty years of professional performance • 5-star Chicago reviews • Corporate, private and luxury events
Private Celebrations • Corporate Events • Luxury Birthdays • Bachelorette Weekends • Cocktail Parties • Speakeasy Experiences
Planning Something Larger?
While many clients hire Red Hot Annie as a featured performer, others are creating larger guest experiences.
Luxury Corporate Entertainment
Galas • Awards Dinners • Executive Events
Luxury Corporate Entertainment in Chicago
Brand Activation Entertainment
Product Launches • Experiential Marketing • VIP Events
Brand Activation Entertainment
Corporate Holiday Party Entertainment
Luxury Company Celebrations • Interactive Entertainment
Corporate Holiday Party Entertainment
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Trusted By Organizations That Value Exceptional Guest Experiences
Harley-Davidson • Soho House Chicago • National Safety Council • Midtown Athletic Club • Templeton Rye Whiskey • Curatrix
More Than A Performance
You aren’t simply hiring a performer.
You’re creating an atmosphere.
An evening where conversations linger longer.
Where guests lean in instead of looking at their phones.
Where glamour feels effortless, the room feels alive, and every moment unfolds with intention.
From the first entrance to the final applause, every performance is crafted to complement your event—not compete with it.
Signature Experiences
Featured Burlesque or Cabaret Performance
Hire Red Hot Annie for one polished feature act designed as the centerpiece of your celebration.
Perfect for:
- Luxury birthdays
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversaries
- Intimate private events
Beginning at $1,250
Featured Performance + Immersive Hosting
A featured act combined with elegant guest interaction, atmospheric hosting and intentional transitions throughout the evening.
Perfect for:
- Bachelorette weekends
- Speakeasy parties
- VIP celebrations
- Private clubs
Beginning at $1,850
Curated Cabaret Experience by Red Hot Annie
Creative direction, multiple performance moments and a guest journey designed around the atmosphere and flow of your event. Additional Vaudezilla artists may be incorporated when appropriate.
Ideal for hosts who want every detail to feel intentional.
Beginning at $2,500
Why Clients Choose Red Hot Annie
Luxury isn’t louder.
It’s more thoughtful.
Clients choose Red Hot Annie because every event is approached with the eye of a creative director—not simply a performer.
That means:
- Elegant entertainment tailored to your audience
- Twenty years of live performance experience
- Refined guest interaction that never feels forced
- Professional planning and communication
- Performances that enhance the room rather than dominate it
- An experience that feels effortless from beginning to end
Looking for Creative Direction?
Many clients initially inquire about a performer before realizing they need help designing the entire guest experience.
As Creative Director, Red Hot Annie collaborates with organizations to shape entertainment that complements the flow, energy, and goals of an event—not simply fill a time slot.
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→ Luxury Corporate Entertainment
Proven Across Chicago’s Most Memorable Events
Whether performing for private celebrations or nationally recognized organizations, every event begins with the same question:
How should this room feel?
Harley-Davidson
Immersive entertainment designed for one of America’s most recognizable brands.
→ Explore the Harley-Davidson Event Experience
Soho House Chicago
Sophisticated cabaret created for an iconic private hospitality venue.
→ See the Soho House Chicago Case Study
Midtown Athletic Club
Masquerade entertainment that transformed a rooftop celebration into a cinematic evening.
→ View the Midtown Masquerade Experience
Templeton Rye Whiskey
Immersive performance designed around luxury brand storytelling.
→ Discover the Brand Activation
Curatrix
A theatrical fragrance launch where performance became part of the guest experience.
→ Explore the Curatrix Experience
Perfect For
- Luxury Birthday Celebrations
- Bachelorette Weekends
- Cocktail Parties
- Speakeasy Experiences
- Corporate Receptions
- Awards Dinners
- Holiday Parties
- Brand Activations
- Executive Retreats
- Fundraising Galas
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Burlesque Performer in Chicago?
Professional burlesque pricing varies according to the performer, event date, location, preparation, costuming, performance format and level of customization.
Red Hot Annie’s featured Chicago event performances begin at $1,250. Hosted experiences begin at $1,850, and fully curated private cabaret experiences begin at $2,500.
These are professionally designed experiences rather than marketplace-style hourly dancer bookings. For multiple dancers, atmosphere performers or full-scale production, request a Vaudezilla proposal.
See the complete Chicago burlesque performer pricing guide
What Clients Say
“Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the atmosphere. Annie understood exactly how to elevate the evening without ever overwhelming it.”
“Professional, elegant, incredibly easy to work with, and unforgettable.”
“She didn’t just perform—she transformed the room.”
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve never hired a burlesque performer before.
Most of our clients haven’t. They’re looking for something elegant, unexpected, and memorable—not something uncomfortable. Every performance is tailored to your audience, venue, and event style.
Is this appropriate for corporate events?
Absolutely. Red Hot Annie has created experiences for nationally recognized brands, private clubs, nonprofit galas, and luxury hospitality venues where professionalism and guest comfort are essential.
Does burlesque always include stripping?
No. Burlesque is a theatrical performance form that may include costuming reveals, dance, comedy, character, cabaret, striptease or none of those elements. The tone and content can be customized for the audience and event.
Will guests be expected to participate?
Only if it suits the event. Audience interaction is always intentional, tasteful, and never required.
Can performances be customized?
Yes. Music, pacing, costuming, tone, and audience interaction are all thoughtfully tailored to your event.
Planning Something Larger?
If your event calls for multiple performers, immersive characters, live musicians, or a fully produced cabaret experience, Red Hot Annie also serves as Creative Director of Vaudezilla.
From corporate galas to luxury brand activations, Vaudezilla creates immersive entertainment for organizations seeking something truly unforgettable.
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Reserve Your Date
To ensure every event receives personalized creative direction, only a limited number of private engagements are accepted each month.
If you’re planning a celebration where atmosphere matters as much as entertainment, I’d love to hear about it.
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