We Been Here: Black Burlesque Legacy

The We Been Here showcase pays tribute to Black burlesque legends by presenting their histories through TedX-style presentations, and featured acts from New York’s vibrant Black burlesque scene debuting their hit show in Philadelphia for one-night-only.

Black women have always been a part of the building and rebuilding of burlesque in America, but are often left out of the history books. Our unique way of storytelling through movement, costuming, props, and performance is an integral part of the legacy of classic burlesque in the 40s and 50s and the revival of the art form through neo-burlesque in the 90s.

We Been Here stars Queerly Femmetastic, Nita B. Yellowcakes, & Miss AuroraBoobRealis, is hosted by Gigi Holliday, with stage management from Susie Dhal, support from Dominant Jeane, and mentorship by a living legend, Perle Noire.

Presented by Shay Au Lait’s Cabaret in partnership with Siren Pack Productions.

Shay Au Lait’s Cabaret is a pop up residency series within Siren Pack Productions focused on full takeovers or features of experimental and experiential performances, performers and productions. Other series within the Siren Pack production company include, “CIPHER – Burlesque Show and Mystery Game,” “YUMMY – An Avant-Garde, Erotic-Noir Cabaret,” “The Black Burlesque Trilogy (PRIMAL, FREEDOM & SUBVERSION) and “interPOLE – erotic espionage with pole dancing spies.”