Catherine D’lish is an American performance artist specializing in classical strip tease and

burlesque A burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works, or by ludicrous treatment of their subjects.

Career

D'Lish uses elaborate costumes, and decorative props are part of her show. She has been the headlining performer at multiple events in the burlesque genre, including the 50th anniversary celebration of ''

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shows were held at the

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, Tropicana, Bally's, and

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. Her acts include such elements of classic striptease as the bubble bath, the birdcage and the spider's web.

Awards

D'lish's titles include winner of

Miss Exotic World The Miss Exotic World Pageant (officially, the Miss Exotic World Pageant and Striptease Reunion) is an annual neo-burlesque pageant and convention, and is the annual showcase event (and fundraiser for) the Burlesque Hall of Fame (formerly the E ...

in 1992 and 1994.

Personal life

Catherine D’lish has performed with Dita Von Teese and is also a friend of hers. She was one of the 60 guests to attend Von Teese's wedding to

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on December 3, 2005, in a non-denominational ceremony in

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