THE BURLESQUE TOP 50 2022

21st Century Burlesque Magazine is pleased to present the 14th Burlesque TOP 50 – the 50 most influential burlesque industry figures of 2022, 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, and join the discussion on 21st Century Burlesque Instagram.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and creative 2023.
Burlesque at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender 2023

Burlesque TOP 50 2022 Voting Breakdown

50

Pillow Talk (Self Portrait)
Pillow Talk (Self Portrait)

49

Jacqueline Boxx, by Stereovision Photography
Jacqueline Boxx, by Stereovision Photography

Jacqueline Boxx

Facebook –  Instagram

48

Ruby Slippers by Joel Deveraux
Ruby Slippers by Joel Deveraux

Ruby Slippers

Facebook –  Instagram

47

Baby Daisy by Neil Kendall
Baby Daisy by Neil Kendall

Baby Daisy

Facebook –  Instagram

46

Banbury Cross by Tigz Rice
Banbury Cross by Tigz Rice

Banbury Cross

Facebook –  Instagram

45

Tre' Da Marc, by Jane Kratochvil
Tre' Da Marc, by Jane Kratochvil

Tre’ Da Marc

InstagramWebsite

BurlyCon

44

Po'Chop, creator of the Black Burlesque Directory (Image: Carrie Meyer, Insomniac Studios)
Po'Chop, creator of the Black Burlesque Directory (Image: Carrie Meyer, Insomniac Studios)

Po Chop

Website – Instagram

43

Tansy, by Bettina May.
Tansy, by Bettina May.

Tansy

InstagramWebsite

42

Jazida at the Australian Burlesque Festival 2016. Image copyright 3 Fates Media
Jazida by 3 Fates Media

Jazida

Instagram Website

41

Lady Wildflower appearing at the Sheffield Burlesque and Cabaret Extravaganza, by Neil Kendall
Lady Wildflower, by Neil Kendall

Lady Wildflower

Instagram

40

Ruby Mimosa by Paul O'Connell @pocphotocompany
Ruby Mimosa by Paul O'Connell @pocphotocompany

Ruby Mimosa

Instagram

39

Zyra Lee Vanity by Marisa Parisella.
Zyra Lee Vanity by Marisa Parisella.

Zyra Lee Vanity

Instagram

Donna Touch Burlesque Feather Fans

38

Briq House by Heather Schofner
Briq House by Heather Schofner

Briq House

Instagram – Website

37

Lilly Snatchdragon, by Ayesha H
Lilly Snatchdragon, by Ayesha H

Lilly Snatchdragon

Instagram

36

Bettsie Bon Bon, by Veronika Marx
Bettsie Bon Bon, by Veronika Marx

Bettsie Bon Bon

Instagram

35

Ruby Champagne by Glamorama Studio
Ruby Champagne by Glamorama Studio

Ruby Champagne

Instagram – Website

34

RedBone by Tigz Rice
RedBone by Tigz Rice

RedBone

Instagram – Website

33

Jezebel Express by Ben Trivett
Jezebel Express by Ben Trivett

Jezebel Express

Instagram

Ginger Valentine's Strip School

32

Toni Elling at Diversi-Tease 2014. ©John Lombardi
Toni Elling by John Lombardi

Toni Elling

Facebook  –  Wiki

31

Foxy Lexxi, by Marisa Parisella
Foxy Lexxi, by Marisa Parisella

Foxy Lexxi

Website –  Instagram

30

Egypt Blaque Knyle, by Markus Alias Photography
Egypt Blaque Knyle, by Markus Alias Photography

Egypt Blaque Knyle

Facebook –  Instagram

29

Margo Mayhem by Steve Prue
Margo Mayhem by Steve Prue

Margo Mayhem

Website –  Instagram

28

Maple Rose by Rachel Mia Photography
Maple Rose by Rachel Mia Photography

Maple Rose

InstagramWebsite

27

Perle Noire. ©Kaylin Idora 2013 (The Burlesque TOP 50 2013)
Perle Noire. ©Kaylin Idora

Perle Noire

Website – Instagram

Looking Glass Gems

26

Matt Finish by Bea Trouble
Matt Finish by Bea Trouble

Matt Finish

InstagramFacebook

25

Tito Bonito by Jill Mercy / Slowhand Photography
Tito Bonito by Jill Mercy / Slowhand Photography

Tito Bonito

Instagram – Website

24

Chris Oh! by Ed Barnas
Chris Oh! by Ed Barnas

Chris Oh!

Facebook –  Instagram

23

Lola Coquette, by Miss Pryss
Lola Coquette, by Miss Pryss

Lola Coquette

Instagram – Website

22

Zelia Rose, by Laura Du Ve
Zelia Rose, by Laura Du Ve

Zelia Rose

Website – Instagram

21

Shimmy LaRoux by Kyle Bice
Shimmy LaRoux by Kyle Bice

Shimmy LaRoux

InstagramWebsite

Hollywood Burlesque Festival

20

Sweetpea, by Shoshana Portnoy.
Sweetpea, by Shoshana Portnoy.

Sweetpea

Instagram – Website

19

Bella Sin at the Movers, Shakers and Innovators showcase at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2017. Image by Honey Beavers, exclusively for 21st Century Burlesque Magazine
Bella Sin by Honey Beavers

Bella Sin

WebsiteInstagram

18

UmA ShAdow by Neil Kendall
UmA ShAdow by Neil Kendall

UmA ShAdow

InstagramWebsite

17

Jake Dupree (Self portrait.)
Jake Dupree (Self portrait.)

Jake DuPree

Instagram – Website

16

Pucks A'Plenty by Your Rouge Photography
Pucks A'Plenty by Your Rouge Photography

Pucks A’Plenty

WebsiteInstagram

15

Moscato Sky by Wittypixel Photography
Moscato Sky by Wittypixel Photography

Moscato Sky

Instagram – Website

The Teaser Festival - New Orleans

Agent Provocateur (US)

14

P. NoNoire by Greg Inda
P. NoNoire by Greg Inda

P. NoNoire

Instagram

13

Dita Von Teese, by Sequoia Emmanuelle
Dita Von Teese, by Sequoia Emmanuelle

Dita Von Teese

Website – Instagram

12

Bettie Bombshell by Frenchie Holiday
Bettie Bombshell by Frenchie Holiday

Bettie Bombshell

Website – Instagram

11

Workin the Tease: GiGi Holliday performing in The Best of Baltimore: A Night of Burlesque. ©Richard Just
GiGi Holliday by Richard Just

GiGi Holliday

Website –  Instagram

10

Jessabelle Thunder, by Jason Kamimura
Jessabelle Thunder, by Jason Kamimura

Jessabelle Thunder

Instagram – Website

9

Raquel Reed, by Steward Noack
Raquel Reed, by Steward Noack

Raquel Reed

Instagram – Website

Sin City Burlesque Festival

8

Dirty Martini by Steven Menendez
Dirty Martini by Steven Menendez

Dirty Martini

Website – Instagram

7

Medianoche, Miss Exotic World, Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2017, by Neil Kendall
Medianoche, by Neil Kendall

Medianoche

Website – Instagram

6

Samson Night, by Bettina May
Samson Night, by Bettina May

Samson Night

Instagram

5

Jeez Loueez at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2016, by Heather Schofner
Jeez Loueez, by Heather Schofner

Jeez Loueez

Website – Instagram

 

4

Frankie Fictitious by Tim Hunter Photography
Frankie Fictitious by Tim Hunter Photography

Frankie Fictitious

Instagram – Website

3

Cleopantha by Veronika Marx
Cleopantha by Veronika Marx

Cleopantha

Website –  Instagram

2

Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, by Tomas Orihuela.
Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière by Tomas Orihuela.

Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière

Facebook –  Instagram

1

Ginger Valentine, by WTL Photos.
Ginger Valentine, by WTL Photos.

Ginger Valentine

Website – Instagram

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