Smoke & Queers is a queer-led, co-ed burlesque, drag, and performance art troupe that encourages all weird and wild expressions of self, gender, identity, and sexuality. As a budding nonprofit arts organization, our mission is to help connect and unify the LBGTQ+ community in Cincinnati (and beyond!) and to create a space where those outside the typical standard of beauty come to feel sexy, celebrated, and empowered. 

For information, booking, or community partnerships, contact us at smokeandqueerscincy@gmail.com.

Photos above and below by Eden Estes

Photo by Emily Palm

Photo by Emily Palm

Photo by Rachel Rampleman

created by local artists,
sustained by a vibrant community

 Created by Clarity Amrein and Christina COobatis
Produced and Operated by Clarity amrein

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO RUBY BACHEMIN, JACE RUBINO, Matt Gilliam, Jasper Foster, & HANNAH JONES

meet the cast

Meet the rotating cast members of Cincinnati's only queer burlesque troupe! See names, photos, and bios to spot them in our next performance and follow them on social media to catch their solo events. 

come to an event

Scheduled shows, pop-ups, benefit events, and arm wrestling tournaments (really) will be announced on the Events page and on our social media pages. Follow us on Facebook to respond to events.

contact or join

Contact us for troupe information, press inquiries, booking us in a show, community service projects, or any other questions. If you're ready to join the troupe, check out Join to see when our next cycle starts.