As a burlesque artisit, Monet is recognized by their graceful movements, musicality, steamy bedroom eyes, and pure star quality. Specializing in classic and neo-classic burlesque, Monet loves to provide audiences a vintage fantasy - with a twist! Their work has been featured in shows such as; "The New-die Show", "Beehives N' Bouffants", "The Blackest Berry Burlesque", "Soho House Chicago Burlesque Lounge", "Open Cabaret", & more!
With Monet's decade of dance training (ballet, jazz, theatre, etc.) and stage experience - They are no stranger to entertaining, and strive to make every show their very best. They have trained with the likes of Joel Hall, Lou Conte (Hubbard Street Dance), and Luis Salgado, to name a few.
Through their Burlesque, Monet wants to prove that disability IS sexy, and that disabled people deserve to be seen as full autonomous adult beings. They also wish to disrupt the classic pin-up image with their Queer, Black, boistourous existence.
Book Monet for your public and private shows, parties, & events!
Pick one of their polished acts, or comission a new one specifically for your event.
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click to watch Monet's debut act: 'Noire'
A classic 60's bump & grind to the big band stylings of the same name, performed by the 'Sonny Lester Orchestra'.
An ode to old Hollywood glamour and black & white film. 'Noire' is oozing with sensuality and opulence, with a costume featuring over 3,000 hand placed rhinestones by Monet themself.
'Noire' Photos by: @peterserockvisuals
Click to view Monet's act 'Dollop of Desire'.
A classic style drag-lesque number, performed to Christina Aguilera's "Nasty Naughty Boy".
An ode to femenine sexuality and eroticism - a celebration of sex and it's enjoyment under the femme gaze. Infusing themes of BDSM and kink, this act features spanking and whipped cream (to be eaten from Monet's body by a pre-established audience member.
The costume is fully pink in an appropriately girly fashion. Completely encrusted with rhinestones and flatback pearls.
photos by: Manish Gosalia & MCP Photo