Meet The Troupe
The Smokescreen of Burlesque
Adora Opens
She’s Punching the Patriarchy with a glittered kiss, Black Shawl Cabaret's Founder & Headmistress! She is elated to continue contributing to the unifying of her fellow movers & shakers, cultivating the Appalachian Region as a destination in Burlesque Entertainment.
Titles & Accolades
Owner of Adoration Studio
Producer Black Shawl Cabaret Productions
Ibiza Burlesque Festival, Spain, 2023
Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, North Carolina, 2025
Reigning SE Regional Title Holder for 'Best Boa' & 'Best Overall', North Carolina, 2025
Texas Burlesque Festival, 2026
8th wonder of the world, 1st one of Northeast Tennessee.
BellaDonna Dufraine
This “Beautiful woman” has had a passion for the stage since she was just a little girl in the choir. Transitioning from singing, to acting, she’s quickly making herself at home in the world of burlesque, as well as being a self proclaimed “Drag-dabbler”. She’s found a home in the south’s burlesque scene with current troupe, Black Shawl Cabaret of Bristol, Tn. Known for flirtatious floor work and charming chair choreography; whether she’s sitting, spinning, or splitting, she's sure to cause a stir inside.
Titles & Accolades
GBBA Graduate, 2021
Former Buxom Belles, 2021-2023
Show Producer in Kingsport, TN
Salty Dessert Burlesque Festival, Utah, 2024
Land of The Sky Burlesque Festival, North Carolina, 2025
Texas Burlesque Festival, 2026
The Silver Screen Siren
Darling Devy
She carefully crafts acts drawing on her 20+ years study of a diverse and multicultural repertoire of dance styles - from ballet, belly dance & burlesque.
Are you longing for some good old-fashioned escapism? Darling Devy is here to make your most fanciful dreams come true. Allow her hypnotic grace and playful charm to carry you away into a sweet dream you won’t want to wake up from…
Titles & Accolades
Co-Producer of Little Chicago Cabaret in Johnson City, TN
Sweetest Succubus of your Daydreams
Evelyn DeFierce
A temptress, a siren of the shadows, luring you into her embrace with promises of ecstasy and desire. Gliding across the stage, every movement a bewitching spell, most find themselves powerless to resist her charms. Weaving her dark and irresistible magic upon us, your friendly neighborhood succubus.
Titles & Accolades
Producer of Revue in Bristol, Tn
The Tiny Tempest of Tennessee
Fiona Appalachia
Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, Fiona Appalachia has been gracing burlesque stages since 2018. A fierce advocate for body positivity, she brings irresistible playfulness and intentional joy to all aspects of life. Now calling the Tri‑Cities home, she’s delighted to join Black Shawl Cabaret as one of their newest troupe members.
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Jezebel Lusther
Jezebel Lusther is an enchanting new voice in burlesque, but no stranger to the stage. A lifelong performer with roots in acting, singing, and musical theater; she weaves her dramatic flair and spellbinding charm into every performance. With a presence that’s equal parts mystery and allure, Jezebel captivates audiences the moment she steps onto the stage.
The Bendy Babe of Burlesque
Lizzie
With a background of aerial arts and a love a dance- this performer loves to get flexy and make you bend. Lizzie has performed with different troupes and studios such as Mayday
Cabaret, Night Art Circus Arts, Body Shop Pole Fitness, Adoration Studio and is a graduate of Gem Brûlées Burlesque Academy. Lizzie is known for her floor work, contortion, and
unpredictability. She like to get down real low- only if you ask nicely.
The Rare Jewel of Burlesque
Ms Sapphire Ivy
Ms Sapphire Ivy, a burlesque performer since 2022, awarded 2nd Runner Up for the Mx Ebony Burlesque Pageant 2026 in Atlanta, GA, and a proud member of Black Shawl Cabaret since 2024. This goddess brings Puerto Rican and Afro-Caribbean flavor seducing with intention and turning slow burns into unforgettable revelations. Her work invites you to linger, feel, and surrender to the tease. She commands the stage with control. Delivering elegance and undeniable presence with every twirl and veil afloat leaving audiences breathless and ready to surrender.
Titles & Accolades
GBBA Graduate 2022
What the Funk Burlesque Festival, Washington, 2023
What the Funk Burlesque Festival, Washington, 2025
Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, North Carolina, 2025
Ohio Burlesque Festival 2025
Boombox Burlesque Festival, New York, 2025
2nd Runner Up - Mx. Ebony Burlesque Pageant, Georgia, 2026
Producer of Song Birds & Tease in the Tri-Cities, TN area
Feature at Boombox Burlesque Festival, New York, 2026
The Pink Fantasy
Pearl Roosevelt
Although Pearl may be a newcomer to the burlesque stage, she has been giving sass and shaking ass for decades. This sassy sapphic pink fantasy will be swirling you into her oyster with all her twirls and high kicks. She is an Appalachian native who recently returned to the area just to piss off conformists and spread queer joy. Lustrous, iridescent and a little hard to swallow.
Flame of the South
Phoenix Blossom
Born from the ashes and fueled by fire she brings a little rock-and-roll rebellion to the burlesque stage. Smoldering stares and teasing confidence, she burns bright and leaves audiences wanting more.
Trained under Headmistress Adora Opens at Adoration Studio, Phoenix is a member of Black Shawl Cabaret since its inception. She performs as a celebration of reinvention, proof that no matter where you’ve been, you can rise again and bloom into your fiercest, most authentic self.
“Rise from the ashes. Bloom into your fiercest self.”
-Phoenix Blossom
The Haunting Heartthrob of the Appalachian Mountains
Warren Love
The vampire-rockstar who’s here to make your night unforgettable; sharing a legacy spanning centuries. This flamboyant Mxster has emerged from the bloodiest depths of hell to deliver entertainment like no other. The magic behind Love Productions, a traveling-alt drag showcase based out of the Tri-Cities area of East Tn & SW Va! Warren is a fierce performer, taking on many mesmerizing forms. His journey continues, and he’s ready to rock your socks off!
Titles & Accolades
Asheville’s Mr. Lupercalia 2024
East TN’s Mr. HallowKing 2024
Featured on seasons 3 & 4 of Drag Survivor in Knoxville TN
Top 5 finalist of Charlotte’s Ghoul School competition
Connect with us
Follow each member on their socials & reach out to us for all booking inquiries.
276-608-8580