I made my debut as a stage kitten at Lilith: A Ladies Night, an all-female-produced burlesque show that happens here in Las Vegas. I wanted to be a part of the show but wasn't ready to step into my burly shoes just yet. Stage kittening was my way into the world so that I could be surrounded by those people & start seeing burlesque in its many forms.

Most people know me for my special Makeup FX and winning Syfy's Faceoff season 11, but I've always been so much more than that. A lot of my work that I'm genuinely passionate about doesn't fit into the mainstream. Filtering myself through network television exposed me to a large audience, but it came at the cost of authenticity. I find deep inspiration in the absurd, but the number one theme I have always been drawn to, both personally and creatively, is sex.

As we step into 2025, we find ourselves navigating a political climate that feels more volatile and divided than ever before. History has shown that when conservative leadership takes the reins, the effects inevitably trickle down to marginalized communities, including our local kink circles. These challenges remind us of the critical importance of solidarity—working together, showing up for one another, and fostering spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

In early May of 2024, a friend shared a Sin City Burlesque festival post calling for applications for their shows in early September. Frankly, I was a little hesitant, seeing as just a month prior, I was celebrating the completion of my ACL recovery; an injury I incurred while performing the same act that I was looking to submit. But a voice within kept telling me to get back on that horse and ride away into the sequin sunset.