Biography

[why lesbians move so quickly] Girl, have you ever seen a woman? We are beautiful, beautiful creatures! How could anyone stay away? I have no idea, honestly. When I lived in NYC, I assumed it was just to save money on rent, but now that I'm in LA where land is cheap, I guess it's just women's nature.

[most easily mockable lesbian traits] Ugh. I love me some lesbians, but we need to work on expanding our sense of humor department. Whatever our most mockable traits are, you best watch your step if you're making fun of them to our faces.

[How she identifies sexually] A lot of people assume I am bi, because I tend to blur that line onstage. I am, in fact, full homo, though I do admit to having experimented with men briefly in my early to mid twenties on a backpacking trip through Belize. I like to think of those as my "who wouldn't I sleep with" years, which were as overrated as they were short-lived.

[why lesbians tend to be suspicious of/avoid bisexuals] Sexuality is fluid, for sure, but a lot of bi girls I know are straight up flakey. Bisexuality, especially for women, just feels a little too "look at me" and, as a lesbian, I get huffy when I feel like my sexuality is being objectified for the benefit of others, especially for men, and especially when I'm not the one doing it, myself. At its core, I think hating on the bi-crowd it's just the gay community trying to protect itself.

[What drew her to burlesque] Burlesque is insanely fun, and one of the most lady-positive spaces out there. Part of the draw for me was an opportunity to be goofy, which doesn't always read in the stand up world. Comedy writing is about making people laugh with your words, but in burlesque, you get to use your entire body. Your. Entire. Body.