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Shade Speaks | A Shade Burlesque Festival Speaker SeriesThu, Sep 25Ambrosia Banquet & Events
Looking for Valuable Insights?
Embrace the Shade with Shade Speaks! Hear personal stories, insights and important lessons that uplift BIPOC perspective and foster resilient communities. Guest speakers will include talks from our 2025 Headliners, as well as stories from our weekend performers!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Location: Ambrosia Banquets & Events (638 Fisgard St.)
Cost: $10
Doors: 8:00pm
Event Start: 8:30pm
Speaker Topics
The Ebonii Effect by CallMeKeeks
Tragedy & Comedy: Navigating Fatness & Humour by Mx Pucks A'Plenty
Canceled: Blacklisting in Burlesque by Coco Rosé
Burlesque As a Way of Healing by Joy Rider
Medicinal: The Healing Power of Burlesque by Serra Moanie
Don't Be a Bitch Just Be a Tree by Sparkle Plenty
Keffiyeh: Symbol of Resistance by Alexa Perplexa
Living Burlesque in the 1960s by Ka'ena