21st Century Burlesque Magazine is pleased to present the 13th Burlesque TOP 50 – the 50 most influential burlesque industry figures of 2021, voted for by thousands of burlesque fans and peers worldwide.
Let’s celebrate some of the people who kept our art form and communities alive over the past year.
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and creative 2022.
The Burlesque TOP 50 2021 is sponsored by Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Home of the legendary Miss Viva Las Vegas burlesque contest
APRIL 2022
Burlesque TOP 50 2021 Voting Breakdown
BONUS LIST: NON-PERFORMER TOP 20
Please note: Bonus lists are not compiled or tallied separately from TOP 50 votes. They are pulled from the overall vote tally, starting with anyone in the TOP 50 who is applicable, and then in order of votes received. After another challenging year, let’s celebrate your TOP 20 non-performers who kept things going behind the scenes in 2021.
1. Jamie Von Stratton (Costume)
2. Neil Kendall (Photography)
3. Donna Touch (Fan Construction)
4. Joel Deveraux (Photography)
5. Pillow Talk (Podcasting/Production)
6. Angel Leggas (Photography)
7. Canova Studio – Irena Canova (Costume)
8. Front Row Paul (Production)
9. David Bishop (Stage Management)
10. Looking Glass Gems – Nona Narcisse (Costume)
11. Audrey Deluxe – Burlesque at Viva Las Vegas (Production)
12. Holli Mae Johnson (Journalism)
13. Veronika Marx (Photography)
14. Jen Gapay (Production)
15. Shannon Brooke (Photography)
16. Seven Bailey (Production)
17. Andy Louder – RIP (Sound and Lighting)
18. Greg Inda (Photography)
19. Atomic Tangerine – Marianne Ashton-Booth (Photography)
20. Primp My Costume – Charlotte Pacelli (Costume)
I miss live shows!!!