Burlesque TOP 50

21st Century Burlesque Magazine is pleased to present the 16th Burlesque TOP 50 – the 50 most influential burlesque industry figures of 2024, 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. Join the discussion with #burlesquetop50 and on 21st Century Burlesque Instagram.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and creative 2025.

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Burlesque TOP 50 2024 Voting Breakdown

50

Moscato Sky by Eric Magnussen
Moscato Sky by Eric Magnussen

Moscato Sky

Instagram – Website

49

Donna Poderosa by Lena Lenman Photography
Donna Poderosa by Lena Lenman Photography

Donna Poderosa

Instagram – Website

48

Serafina Hart by Veronika Marx
Serafina Hart by Veronika Marx

Serafina Hart

Instagram – Facebook

47

Shimmy LaRoux by Kyle Bice
Shimmy LaRoux by Kyle Bice

Shimmy LaRoux

Instagram – Website

46

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

Zyra Lee Vanity

Instagram – Facebook

45

Ginevra Joyce, by Giuseppe Cardillo
Ginevra Joyce, by Giuseppe Cardillo

Ginevra Joyce

Facebook –  Instagram

Memberstrip by Ginger Valentine
Haus of Bling

44

Margo Mayhem by Steve Prue
Margo Mayhem by Steve Prue

Margo Mayhem

Website –  Instagram

43

Deeva Rose by Darin Kamnetz
Deeva Rose by Darin Kamnetz

Deeva Rose

Website –  Instagram

42

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

Pucks A’Plenty

Website – Instagram

41

Gina Stirling by Joey Chan @ourstoriesonfilm
Gina Stirling by Joey Chan @ourstoriesonfilm

Gina Stirling

Instagram – Website

40

Queerly Femmetastic by Beyond You Photography
Queerly Femmetastic by Beyond You Photography

Queerly Femmetastic

Facebook –  Instagram

39

Sadie Sinner by Studio DeLite
Sadie Sinner by Studio DeLite

Sadie Sinner

Website –  Instagram

Teaser Festival 2025

38

Jolie Papillon by Veronika Marx.a
Jolie Papillon by Veronika Marx.

Jolie Papillon

Instagram – Website

37

Turkish D'Light by Veronika Marx
Turkish D'Light by Veronika Marx

Turkish Delight

Instagram – Website

36

B La Rose by Neil Kendall
B La Rose by Neil Kendall

Ms B La Rose

Instagram – Website

35

Lola Coquette by Miss Prys
Lola Coquette by Miss Prys

Lola Coquette

Instagram – Website

34

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

Po Chop

Website – Instagram

33

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

Tito Bonito

Instagram – Website

Donna Touch Fans
Hell Bent For Glitter

32

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

Maple Rose

Instagram – Website

31

Cadbury Parfait by Veronika Marx
Cadbury Parfait by Veronika Marx

Cadbury Parfait

Instagram – Facebook

30

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

Raquel Reed

Instagram – Website

29

Medianoche by Slow Hand Photography
Medianoche by Slow Hand Photography

Medianoche

Website – Instagram

28

Lady Lola LeStrange by Madison Hurley Photography
Lady Lola LeStrange by Madison Hurley Photography

Lady Lola LeStrange

Instagram – Facebook

27

UmA ShAdow by Neil Kendall
UmA ShAdow by Neil Kendall

UmA ShAdow

Instagram – Website

Hollywood Burlesque Festival

26

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

Foxy Lexxi

Website –  Instagram

25

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

Jeez Loueez

Website – Instagram

24

Bettie Bombshell by Chayla Taylor
Bettie Bombshell by Chayla Taylor

Bettie Bombshell

Website – Instagram

23

Jo'Rie Tigerlily by Nicholas Thrower @fatherofflora
Jo'Rie Tigerlily by Nicholas Thrower @fatherofflora

Jo’Rie Tigerlily

Instagram – Website

22

Lucy Lovegun by Frenchie Holiday
Lucy Lovegun by Frenchie Holiday

Lucy Lovegun

Instagram – Website

21

Ariana Amour by SH Photography
Ariana Amour by SH Photography

Ariana Amour

Instagram – Facebook

Sin City Burlesque Festival
Velvet Zephyr

20

Bella Sin by StarBoy Images
Bella Sin by StarBoy Images

Bella Sin

Website – Instagram

19

Bebe Bardeaux by Atomic Cheesecake Studios
Bebe Bardeaux by Atomic Cheesecake Studios

Bebe Bardeaux

Instagram – Website

18

Cleopantha by Veronika Marx
Cleopantha by Veronika Marx

Cleopantha

Website –  Instagram

17

ADAGIO by David L. Byrd
ADAGIO by David L. Byrd

ADAGIO

Facebook –  Instagram

16

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

Lilly Snatchdragon

Instagram – Facebook

15

Dita Von Teese, by Albert Sanchez
Dita Von Teese, by Albert Sanchez

Dita Von Teese

Website – Instagram

Maison Burlesque

14

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

Frankie Fictitious

Instagram – Website

13

Portia Favro by Delilah Summer Rayne
Portia Favro by Delilah Summer Rayne

Portia Favro

Instagram – Website

12

Força by Marisa Parisella.
Força by Marisa Parisella.

FORCA

Instagram – Website

11

Dirty Martini in The Art of the Teese tour. ©Frank Rodrick
Dirty Martini by Frank Rodrick

Dirty Martini

Website – Instagram

10

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

Chris Oh!

Facebook – Instagram

9

Jessabelle Thunder, by Matt Anderson
Jessabelle Thunder, by Matt Anderson

Jessabelle Thunder

Instagram – Website

Viva La Bombshell

8

Gigi Holliday by Steve Prue
GiGi Holliday by Steve Prue

GiGi Holliday

Website – Instagram

7

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

Samson Night

Instagram – Facebook

6

Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière by Chase Stevens
Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière by Chase Stevens

Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière

Facebook – Instagram

5

Iridessence by Carina Shero / Gold Frame Photo
Iridessence by Carina Shero / Gold Frame Photo

Iridessence aka Jezebelly

Instagram – Facebook

4

Banbury Cross by Radiant Inc.
Banbury Cross by Radiant Inc.

Banbury Cross

Facebook –  Instagram

3

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

Ginger Valentine

Website – Instagram

Glam Jam

2

La Reina by Chase Stevens
La Reina by Chase Stevens

La Reina

Website – Instagram

1

Qween Quan by Chase Stevens
Qween Quan by Chase Stevens

Qween Quan

Facebook –  Instagram

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