Luxury Event Entertainment & Burlesque Headliner in Philadelphia

Lil’ Steph is an award-winning burlesque headliner providing upscale live entertainment for private luxury events, corporate galas, brand activations, nightlife venues, and ticketed productions across Philadelphia and the Northeast.

Known for her signature giant champagne glass performance and couture showgirl productions, Lil’ Steph delivers visually striking, professionally produced entertainment designed for sophisticated audiences and high-end event environments.

Explore Booking Options:

• Luxury & Private Events
• Corporate & Brand Activations
• Champagne Glass Feature Act
• Nightlife & Ticketed Performances

Selected Career Highlights

• Queen of Burlesque — New Orleans Burlesque Festival
• Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend Performer
• House of Blues (New Orleans)
• The Slipper Room & Duane Park (NYC)
• World Cafe Live, Underground Arts & Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia)
• International touring artist (US & Europe)

Producer of acclaimed Philadelphia productions Bravissimo Burlesque and Rasputin’s Room.

Luxury & Private Events

Refined, visually striking performances designed to elevate upscale celebrations, cocktail receptions, and curated guest experiences. Ideal for hosts seeking distinctive, conversation-starting entertainment.

Corporate & Brand Activations

Professional, adaptable performances appropriate for corporate audiences, product launches, marketing activations, and hospitality events requiring polished presentation and reliability.

Theater & Ticketed Burlesque

Feature headliner performances crafted for stages, festivals, and producers seeking a seasoned performer capable of carrying a full audience experience.

Signature Champagne Glass Feature

A large-scale centerpiece performance inside a towering cocktail coupe — a photo-worthy spectacle designed to anchor the visual identity of an event.

The Giant Champagne Glass Performance

Lush, sparkling, and impossible to ignore — Lil’ Steph’s giant cocktail coupe is a centerpiece of luxury entertainment.
Perfect for:

• Galas
• Hotels & lounges
• Brand launches
• Private parties
• Wineries
• Upscale nightlife

This large-scale performance merges classic showgirl glamour with modern theatrical staging to create a memorable visual centerpiece.

It’s the cocktail your event deserves. Giant Champagne glass act

Why Book Direct

When booking Lil’ Steph, clients work directly with the performer and producer responsible for the performance design.

✔ Award-winning headliner
✔ Nearly two decades of professional experience
✔ Custom costuming & presentation
✔ Reliable communication & event professionalism
✔ Scalable performances for multiple venue types

ACT REPERTOIRE

Lil’ Steph’s repertoire includes classic showgirl productions, theatrical feature acts, atmospheric performances, and specialty productions including the champagne glass centerpiece performance.

Press

“Lil’ Steph, a petite platinum blonde in pale pink corset, will haunt my waking dreams.”
— J.D. Oxblood, Burlesque Beat

Bring polished, visually distinctive entertainment to your event.

For all booking inquiries:
📧 lilsteph@lilsteph.com

About Lil’ Steph

Lil’ Steph is the platinum-blonde force redefining burlesque in Philadelphia. With nearly two decades of stage mastery across seven countries and countless elite venues, she has become a symbol of decadent glamour, magnetic stage presence, and couture-crafted artistry.

Her signature blend of Old Hollywood luxury and modern neo-classic seduction has earned her a place among the most respected burlesque performers in the U.S. and the illustrious crown of Queen of Burlesque (2022) at the renowned New Orleans Burlesque Festival.

Whether dazzling audiences at a theater, igniting the room at a winery, or elevating a corporate gala, Lil’ Steph delivers award-winning entertainment with precision, elegance, and unmistakable star power.

A Multi-Award-Winning Career

Lil’ Steph’s achievements speak for themselves:

• Queen of Burlesque 2022 — New Orleans Burlesque Festival
• 1st Runner Up, Queen of Burlesque 2019
• “Most Classic” — Carolina Burlesque Festival 2013
• Headliner — Empire Burlesque Festival
• Opening Night Performer — Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend

She is celebrated not only for her talent but for her professionalism, creative breadth, and the high-caliber artistry she brings to every performance.

Performance Background

Her U.S. appearances include theaters and cabarets such as:

The Trocadero
World Cafe Live
Underground Arts
Johnny Brenda’s
House of Blues (New Orleans)
The Slipper Room & Duane Park (NYC)
The Drifter & Untitled (Chicago)

International Burlesque Touring & Global Prestige

Lil’ Steph’s international allure has taken her across Europe for multiple tours in 2014, 2015, and 2016, where she headlined renowned festivals and elite nightlife institutions. Her glamorous, tattooed silhouette has graced stages including Prague Burlesque; Hamburg’s world-famous Queen Calavera (where she was featured in the esteemed 2016 Queen Calavera calendar); Paleis van de Weemoed in Amsterdam; Nasty Boys Saloon in Treviso; and celebrated productions in both Paris and Turin.

These European engagements solidified her status as an internationally respected burlesque artist, captivating audiences with her signature blend of vintage glamour, seductive precision, and magnetic stage presence.

A Creative Force in Philadelphia Burlesque

Her work spans classic showgirl to theatrical performances and dark cabaret. Beyond performance, she is an outlaw seamstress, hand-crafting much of her own couture wardrobe with a blend of classic showgirl elegance and modern artistry.

Artistic Range

In addition to traditional showgirl and theatrical performances, Lil’ Steph has also presented darker and avant-garde stage pieces exploring mood, character, and visual tension. These works appear primarily in late-night cabaret and specialty performance environments and form a separate part of her creative repertoire.

Booking & Inquiries

For all booking requests:
📩 lilsteph@lilsteph.com

Whether your event calls for vintage glamour, dark theatricality, or full-scale spectacle, Lil’ Steph delivers unparalleled artistry and undeniable presence on every stage.

Signature Burlesque Acts by Lil’ Steph

Signature Burlesque Acts

Lil’ Steph performs a range of stage and visual performances suited to different event formats.
Select an act category below to view details, media, and staging information.

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Signature Visual Centerpieces

Large-scale visual performances designed to function as the focal point of an event or photographic moment.

Giant Champagne Glass
A performance staged inside a full-size cocktail coupe used as a visual anchor for receptions and feature moments.
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Feature Stage Performances

Scheduled performances presented for a seated or attentive audience.

Purple Showgirl
Classic showgirl presentation emphasizing glamour and traditional revue styling.
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Shivas Regal
Vintage-inspired stage performance
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Red Blues
Atmospheric performance designed for intimate viewing environments.
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Take On Me
Stylized stage performance suited to nightlife and variety programs.
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Theatrical & Specialty Productions

Stylized performances using character, theme, or narrative presentation beyond traditional revue structure.

Medusa
Theatrical character-driven performance presented as a narrative stage feature.
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Succubus

 a breathtaking fusion of dark fantasy and theatrical shock value.

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Ambient & Atmosphere Performances

Non-stage visual performances intended to complement guest interaction rather than interrupt it.

Ambient Performance Format
Roaming or stationed visual presence designed for cocktail hours and receptions.
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Additional Repertoire

For late-night and alternative performances, a separate specialty repertoire is available.

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Production & Show History

This page documents past productions and live shows created and produced by Lil’ Steph as part of her performance and creative career in Philadelphia and touring markets.

These events are not current booking offerings, but examples of production experience and stage direction background.

Creative Direction & Produced Shows

Over her career, Lil’ Steph has produced and directed multiple live productions featuring regional and international performers, combining burlesque, cabaret, music, and variety performance formats.

Notable productions include:

Bravissimo Burlesque
Rasputin’s Room
Sin Cities

These shows were presented in nightlife venues and theaters. They involved casting, staging, scheduling, and event presentation.

Featured Production- Rasputin’s Room

A recurring themed variety production combining burlesque, live music, and comedy performers in a cabaret format. The show featured rotating casts of local and touring performers and ran at multiple Philadelphia venues.

Established 2013

The Preeminent Philadelphia Burlesque Show

“How can you sincerely repent if you have not sinned?”- Rasputin

The time has come to satisfy your craving for sinful behavior. RASPUTIN’S ROOM brings you an extravaganza of opulent indulgence. RASPUTIN’S ROOM is a lavish evening overflowing with sumptuous burlesque, riotous comedians and spellbinding chanteuses. RASPUTIN’S ROOM features a rotating cast of the most alluring local and international performers! RASPUTIN’S ROOM is Philly’s Poshest Burlesque Show!

Coverage of Rasputin’s Room in Philadelphia Magazine

Additional Appearances & Hosted Events

Lil’ Steph has also appeared as a featured headliner and guest performer for numerous productions and curated showcase events throughout Philadelphia and other cities.

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About This Archive

These productions represent past creative work and production credits and are presented for historical and professional reference.

For current performance booking information, visit the booking pages.

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Featured Headliner Lil’ Steph