Judging Panel
Miss Dirty Martini, the definition of Burlesque was voted number one Burlesque performer in the World by her fans. The perennial Miss Exotic World, she continues to set the standard for Burlesque performance internationally. The "definition of burlesque", Miss Dirty Martini, is one of the most celebrated performers in the world of neo-burlesque. Voted number one burlesque performer in the world two years in a row by her many fans, Miss Martini has spearheaded the new burlesque revolution in New York City and all over the world with her over the top physique and classical dance training bringing vintage glamour into the 21st century. A leading figure in the American burlesque revival, Miss Martini has become an underground celebrity and a favorite of the living legends of burlesque who performed in the heydays of the 1940's and 1950's.
MURRAY HILL is a NYC legend, comedian, host, international entertainer, and larger-than-life personality. The New York Times anointed Murray “Downtown’s New ‘It’ Boy.” He’s been included in “Best of New York” lists in the Village Voice, Time Out, PAPER, New York Magazine; inducted into PAPER’s Nightlife Hall of Fame; selected as OUT magazine’s Top 100 influential performers twice; included in New York Magazine’s “Fifty Most Iconic Gender Benders of All Time,” PAPER’s “Top Ten ‘It’ Boys in NYC Nightlife History,” and named one of the Top 12 gender-bending performers in NYC by Time Out. The City of New York awarded Murray a Citation for his positive impact on the LGBT community in Brooklyn.
Kitten N’ Lou
Since joining forces as “The World’s Show-Busiest Couple” both on and offstage, Kitten N’ Lou have garnered awards and accolades around the globe, including Lou’s recent crowning as 2017’s Mr. Exotic World, Reigning King of Boylesque, Most Comedic duo at the 2014 Burlesque Hall of Fame, honored as 2014 Artists of the Year by City Arts Magazine, and funded with grants from such entities as 4Culture. Known for their signature brand of highly choreographed comedic camp extravaganzas, this brash and dazzling duo has seduced audiences across the globe, headlining festivals such as the Helsinki Burlesque Festival and Viva Las Vegas.