WHO IS ROULA?

Roula Roulette is an award winning, international, theatrical and burlesque artist most known for their performances that embody fat vanity, sex positivity, self-love, wacky personal narratives, political think pieces, and sexual exploration. They have been teaching the art of the tease and preaching the gospel of building body confidence with the Atlanta School of Burlesque since 2013. Roula’s commitment to building accessible and vibrant Burlesque education is evidenced in her work with BurlyCon, where she has been a member of the Board as the Director of Administration since 2023. She received her Sexify® Sensual Movement Certification from Pole la Teaz in 2018 and her Liquid Motion® 1.0 and 2.0 Certifications in 2022 & 2023. 

 

In 2023, Roula also created the International Plus Size Burlesque Directory as a resource to connect fat performers, costume creators, producers, etc. and to combat fatphobia in burlesque spaces. They are the Executive Producer of Kiss My Grits! Burlesque & Vaudeville Festival, Emerging Burlesque: Atlanta’s only burlesque competition for new and emerging performers, and A Weekend With… a burlesque weekender which brings internationally known performers to Atlanta to teach, perform, and further enhance the Atlanta Burlesque community. 

 

They hold a Master of Arts in Theatrical Production and she has taught movement and her acclaimed Titty Church™ internationally and coast to coast at Universities, festivals, conferences, and private engagements. Their work honors the legacy of the queer individuals, feminists, and artists who rebelled, organized and created before us by joining people together and building on that legacy - igniting passion, solidarity and community.