- On A Personal Note - A quarterly newsletter on my life as an artist from Selina Starkillr 2025 was NOT it for me… And yet, here I am, alive and well in 2026. How did it go for you? It’s been a while since we last connected, and so very much has happened. Let’s catch up, shall we? Last year was full of surprises for me, momentous highs and deep, dark lows. I started and ended a business partnership, joined and left a drag house, performed new nerdlesque & burlesque acts, shared my art at...
9 months ago • 6 min read
Selina starkillr's notes on: How Comparative Mindsets Keep Us Stuck Have you ever gotten an idea for an act or performance, only to stop yourself because you “don’t have a good enough costume”? Or maybe you’ve seen others bravely baring it all in burlesque and thought, “Oh, I could never do that.” Is this something that you’ve felt before? know I have. It’s called a comparative mindset, and it can lead to feeling lonely, sad, and contribute to low self esteem. Especially in today’s world of...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Happy New Year everyone! 2024 was a crazy year. Let's start off 2025 by doing something nice for ourselves! Hey all! How have you been? It's been a while since our last chat. What have I been up to? Oh, just co-producing my first three burlesque, drag, and pole events with the amazing Miranda Darling! We're called Killr Darling Productions, and our event is called Outcast Cabaret! There are tons of pictures of our events over on our Instagram here. Our next event is coming up soon! Outcast...
almost 2 years ago • 2 min read
Let's Get Spooky! I can't believe it's October already! Here's a quick bite of what I'm cooking up this month in the burlesque world! Coming Up This Friday! Scandalous Freaky Friday 10/18 @ 6:30 pm Trevi Lounge Get ready for a nerdlesque double feature from yours truly! Join me for a night of spooky, delightful burlesque in a special floor show at Trevi Lounge in Fairfield, CT sure to trick or treat you! Tickets are $15 for standing room and $25 for seated. Get your tickets below to secure...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
It’s finally time!!! Will I see you in class? A Newbie’s Guide To Burlesque launches today in: Sign up here! *Use code “NEWSLETTER” at checkout for an extra 10% off! Valid for first 10 people only* Hey hey, it’s official… I’m launching ANGTB today!! I’m so excited (and a little nervous) to announce my virtual, self-paced burlesque course is opening to the public this evening! I’ve spent the last three years taking burlesque lesson after lesson, attending workshop after workshop, performing in...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
The Newbie's Guide To Burlesque Scholarship Winners have been chosen! Did you apply for a scholarship and win?! Today I chose the 2 burlesque newbies who will attend my upcoming virtual, on-demand course for beginner burlesque dancers, for free! I want to thank everyone who helped spread the word, and especially those who applied! It was a tough decision! These scholarships were exclusively for members of the BIPOC, AAPI, 2SLGBTQIA+ & Disabled communities. If you weren't chosen this time, you...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
I'm so proud! I've accomplished a lot of firsts this weekend and want to share the story with you! Here's a quick bite of how I made my NYC debut. Velvet Groove Review Recap It was a night of firsts for me. Thank you Velvet Groove Review! A quick glimpse at my performance with Casey<3 I had an amazing time performing with some incredibly talented people at The Velvet Groove Review on Saturday! I got to perform in NYC for the first time, Despite experiencing a level 10 shoulder pain throughout...
over 2 years ago • 2 min read
It's already March?! Wow, time flies when you're having fun! Here's a quick bite of what I'm cooking up this month in the burlesque world! Upcoming Performance Velvet Groove Review 3/23 @ 7pm NYC I'm making my New York performance debut! Will you come out to witness it? Join me along with three rockin' bands and three stunning dancers as we join forces to create an immersive, special floor show, sure to knock your socks off! Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door, so get your tickets...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read