Hello, darlings! My name is Perle Noire, and I am the original Queen of Burlesque. I have performed at the Sydney Opera House, the Strip Strip Hooray Revue starring Dita Von Teese, and at The Burlesque Hall of Fame. Although I am the most successful black burlesque performer since Josephine Baker, I have not been awarded the same accolades, public recognition, or the coveted Reigning Queen of Burlesque title at the prestigious Burlesque Hall of Fame. After years of being overlooked and permanently erased from the burlesque history books, I decided to create my own dynasty and to celebrate my power. Burlesque Pageants have been around for decades, but there aren’t many performers of color who have been crowned or celebrated as a queen of burlesque. I believe it’s time for a change. My mission is to create opportunities for performers of color to become headliners, educators, and savvy entrepreneurs. Your donation will help preserve the POC legacy and provide opportunities for evolution.
