Cruel Valentine
- Actress
Known as "Chicago's Own Community Chest", Cruel Valentine is an award-winning, international burlesque entertainer. A lifelong singer, actor, dancer, writer, and artist, Valentine began performing the art of burlesque in 2007. Since then, they have spent the past several years performing their way across the nation and abroad, racking up multiple awards and honors. Valentine is an independent performer, producer and teacher of burlesque, as well as an alt model and adult performer with The Lust Garden and Pink and White. CruelValentine.com is your go-to for all things Valentine, including a line of professional grade pasties, vintage pin up couture, and other titillating burlesque accessories. In addition to touring and teaching privately, Valentine works as a teaching artist with JRV Majesty Productions for their annual performance series, Queer, Ill, and Okay, as well as consulting with various alternative, creative, and adult companies. With extensive experience in theatre, music and dance, Cruel Valentine is a triple threat and then some, fusing multiple styles in their performances. A dedicated storyteller, they are never afraid to go there, or to make a mess with their art.