Born in the shadow of Bourbon St, Nola Montez hails from the seamy streets of her namesake town.

If there is one thing New Orleans teaches its daughters, it's the bump and grind. She was there in 2001 when Teaseorama was just a twinkle in its creator's eye. A founding member of the Sophistikittens she shook her shimmy to great acclaim in towns across the South to the swank sounds of the Sohpisticats, opening for acts like Andre Williams and playing Teaseorama in San Franscisco.

She didn't pick up her pasties until later in life, taking up residence in Austin's own longest running burlesque troupe, Red Light Burlesque.

She has performed with stars across the great state of Texas and quickly became known for her spectacular costumes and authentic "oomph".

Always a favorite, she has the distinction of being the only burlesque star to have peeled to the Soviet anthem.