Träshique

Queer, revered, and widely feared, Träshique is a touring sideshow professional and burlesque performer with a knack for a little of everything. "The Queen of Face" is a national sensation and award-winning performance artist in both sideshow and burlesque. As the owner and a performer in the nationally-acclaimed Tinderbox Circus Sideshow, established in 2010, they have been touring cross-country and have been featured on America's Got Talent, Ripley's Believe it Or Not!, as well as featured on many variety festivals. They are also the creator and co-founder of The Dames Girlie Show and BurLEX(ington), both based in Lexington, Kentucky. Formidable stage manager, teacher, and producer, Trashique created the performing arts collective, BurLEX to serve as a platform for burlesquers both new and seasoned.

Their leadership extends beyond the stage, as they serve as a formidable stage manager, teacher, and producer. Through the creation of BurLEX, Träshique has fostered a supportive community for burlesquers, providing a platform for both emerging talents and experienced performers to shine.

Through her work in both sideshow and burlesque, Träshique has toured and performed all over the continental United States teaming up with performers and troupes from all over. This edgy act, part carnival freak show, part burlesque, will leave you on the edge of your seat resisting the urge to cover your eyes.

They serve as a guest performer with Freakshow Deluxe of Hollywood and the world's oldest traveling tent sideshow - World of Wonders. They also produce and perform with Louisville's femme circus-collective, The Bizarre Bazaar, as well as Cincinnati's Queen Bee Cabaret, Smoke & Queers Burlesque Troupe, & Passion Productions.

In addition to her onstage work, they also act as International Entertainment Manager for the Oddities & Curiosities Expo.