Mx. Regina Spade

Mx. Regina Spade is a multifaceted performer, emcee, and model operating out of the Dayton, Ohio region.

Mx. Regina has been performing in one capacity or another for the majority of 20+ years in and around Dayton, Ohio. Mx. Regina’s love of vintage, pinup and fetish culture began with multiple academic deep dives into the life of Bettie Page, to whomst Mx. Regina is often aesthetically compared. Mx. Regina’s burlesque journey evolved in 2012 with Femme Fatale, LLC under Champagne Shock, but as with all good stories, life had other plans and Mx. Regina stepped out of the spotlight … mostly.

In the interim, Mx. Regina began modeling in 2017 and has been internationally published, with several Retro Lovely covers and multitudinous creative concepts within their portfolio. A professionally trained actor, Mx. Regina has also lent their talents to several commercial ad campaigns, staged readings, and public storytelling events.

Recently, as a relapsed burlesque dancer after a 12+ year hiatus, Mx. Regina has performed with Gem City Burlesque, Smoke & Queers, RUDE Burlesque, and Queen Bee Cabaret, as well as various charity and private events. Mx. Regina has emceed several events throughout the Tri-State Area, including The Oregon District’s Hauntfest, Clash Dayton’s Vampire Ball, the inaugural Four Winds Great Miami Indigenous Fashion Show, Funke Presents: Mythika, and several Gem City Burlesque shows. Mx. Regina is known for their undeniable stage presence, emotive storytelling, impeccable crowd work, quick-witted improv skills, chameleon-like fashion sense, and an immensely passionate love for (over)dressing to a theme.