The Criminally Cute Lil' Steph

Lil' Steph is known for her opulent costumes and cheeky stage presence. The audience can expect top notch routines that harken to a bygone era of glamorous showgirls. An entertainer with over a decade of experience, she brings consummate professionalism to every gig.

The Criminally Cute Lil’ Steph is Philly's Most Notorious Showgirl and artistic directrix of Commonwealth Entertainment. An internationally touring burlesque artist, Lil' Steph is the reigning Queen of Burlesque XII ! This Philadelphia burlesque performer has sauntered across stages in 7 countries and brought her ultra glam, neo classic style to U.S cities from coast to coast. She has been dazzling audiences and turning the world on with her smile since 2006. This notorious Philly burlesque performer has produced numerous shows in Philadelphia including 2 monthly productions, Bravissimo Burlesque ((phone number hidden)3) and Rasputin’s Room ((phone number hidden)6). She was the guest artistic directrix for the Art of BDSM series and Burlesque-n-Booze at Infusion in 2019 . As one of Philadelphia’s most sought after performers, she has performed at such events as Diabolique Fetish Ball, Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention, Burlesque -n- Beyond, and Taylor Mac’s 24 Decade History of Popular Music. She headlined at Doubled Visions Burlesque Night twice in 2018 and was the resident window siren at Portside Parlor’s art show for 8 years and is currently a resident performer at The Velvet Whip. Lil’ Steph has performed at many local Philadelphia burlesque shows including Insomnia at Golden Gate and Secret Liar. She has intoxicated the room at Philly venues like Helium Comedy Club, Ruba, Johnny Brenda’s, The Trocodaro, World Cafe Live, The TLA, and Underground Arts.
Being one of Philly’s premier burlesque entertainers has given Lil’ Steph the opportunity to perform in top notch shows around the world! She has tantalized audiences all over PA and in cities like Boston, NYC, D.C, Las Vegas, San Fransisco, New Orleans , Chicago, Miami and L.A. Lil’ Steph has brought her adorable stage presence to venues like The Queen Theatre(DE), Slipper Room(NYC), Duane Park(NYC), Untitled(CHI), The Drifter(CHI), House of Blues (NOLA), Hangar Theatre(Ithaca) and The Mauch Chunk Opera House(PA). She has appeared in such shows as Bustout Burlesque ( rated Top 10 Burlesque shows by Travel channel), Michelle L’Amour’s Big Sexy Show and Angie Pontani’s Burlesque-a Pades. Lil’ Steph has performed with many top notch bands such as infamous trumpeter and crooner, Brian Newman and his band.
Lil’ Steph is Queen of Burlesque XII! A multi award winning Philadelphia burlesque performer, she won 1st Runner Up 2019 Queen of Burlesque at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival and “Most Classic” at the 2013 Carolina burlesque Festival. Lil’ Steph headlined the 2nd Annual Empire Burlesque Festival in 2017 and had the honour of performing opening night of The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2010. She has made the festival circuit performing in The PA Burlesque Festival, The New York Burlesque Festival ,World Burlesque Games in London, The Caput Mundi International Burlesque Showcase in Rome, The New Orleans Burlesque Festival and KC Burlesque Festival .
Lil’ Steph toured Europe in 2014, 2015 and 2016 performing in international festivals and top notch shows. This tattooed temptress entertained in festivals, The Caput Mundi International Showcase in Rome and World Burlesque Games in London. She teased audiences in Prague with Prague Burlesque, in Hamburg at the world famous Queen Calavera, Amsterdam at Paleis van de Weemoed and in Treviso at Nasty Boys Saloon. She captivated audiences in Paris and Turin. Lil’ Steph is featured in the 2016 Queen Calavera calendar along with other performers from around the globe.
From the press:
"Lil Steph, a petite platinum blonde in pale pink corset, will haunt my waking dreams—what is it about small-breasted women that makes me nuts?—but for the rest of you, get a gander at that single-cheek ass-bounce. Skillful, unique, awesome. " ~JD Oxblood, Burlesque Beat- at Burlesque Hall of Fame 2010

"Join one of Philadelphia’s leading burlesque performers and her crew of vixens for a night of debauchery. Among other things, Steph is known for her “single-cheek ass-bounce,” and Daddy couldn’t be more proud." ~Philadelphia Weekly -PW Weekend Picks (Rasputin's Room)

"Slow Burn
Sultry jazz notes waft on the air as petite powerhouse Lil’ Steph bump ‘n grinds her way across the stage in a perfect neo-classic set." ~Olena "Photolena" Sullivan, Burlesque Beat -NYBF 2014

""Burlesque performer Lil' Steph put on quite the show during the Teaser Party at The Bell House."~ New York Daily News- 13th Annual New York Burlesque Festival