Spotlight On: Tiara the Merch Girl

[Simply Burlesque]

Name: Tiara the Merch Girl

Age: 23

Location: Brisbane, Australia

My act consists of: Well so far the one proper act I did was a routine based on my Islamic heritage (http://vimeo.com/5000091). I have made acts based off some favourite songs (such as Savage Garden’s Chained to You and the Britney/Beatles mashup of Womanizer/She’s Leaving Home) but nothing totally definite as yet. I think I’d much rather create acts by themes and personal expression, rather than have a few set “acts” per se, though there may be common elements (strong political opinion seems to be a common factor!).

I got my start in burlesque: as a lark – I was doing the dominatrix role in the Vagina Monologues in February and I thought burlesque classes would help with the role. I’ve been doing them ever since!!

The special skills and/or gimmicks I bring to the stage are: A different perspective, as well as a very loud and assertive voice, that makes use of my multicultural heritage without being too much of an exotic token.

My dream act is: Something with Darren Hayes, a German wheel, or based off ideas I have about body image or honouring my heroes. I have some ideas that just need fleshing out!

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