Burlesque Icon & Retro Glamour Authority; Author of "Your Beauty Mark"; Entrepreneur & Costume Designer

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Dita Von Teese Biography

Dita Von Teese, born Heather Renée Sweet, is an American burlesque performer, model, actress, costume designer, and businesswoman recognized for her significant influence on the revival of burlesque. Von Teese studied historic costuming in college and trained as a costume designer, a foundation that shaped her distinctive stage aesthetic. Her elaborate costumes and performances draw inspiration from figures such as Lili St. Cyr and Gypsy Rose Lee, as well as 1930s and 1940s musicals and films.

Von Teese gained prominence through meticulously crafted routines, including the feather fan dance and the Martini Glass performance, which have become hallmarks in the entertainment industry. She was the first guest star at The Crazy Horse Paris, performing in shows such as "Dita's Crazy Show" at the cabaret's 65th Anniversary. Von Teese also appeared as the first guest star in Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show at The Folies Bergère in Paris and walked in his final Haute Couture runway show.

In addition to her stage career, Von Teese is an author and entrepreneur. She wrote "Burlesque and the Art of the Teese" and "Your Beauty Mark: The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour," the latter of which became a New York Times Bestseller and has been published in multiple languages. Von Teese has been featured on Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List and has collaborated with designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and John Galliano.

Von Teese has appeared on television, bringing burlesque to a wider audience with guest appearances on shows including "CSI," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "The Masked Dancer," and "The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell." She has served as a brand ambassador for luxury brands and as a spokesperson for HIV prevention, receiving the American AIDS Foundation Award of Courage.

Von Teese has toured internationally with full-length burlesque productions, including "Strip, Strip, Hooray!", "The Art of the Teese", "Dita Von Teese and the Copper Coupe", and "Glamonatrix." She has maintained a Las Vegas residency and launched her own lingerie and cosmetics lines. Von Teese continues to be recognized for her contributions to burlesque, retro glamour, and fashion, and remains an influential figure in the performing arts and entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

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    Dita Von Teese is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actor, Art & Design, Author, Beauty, Celebrity, Models, Performing Arts, Reality TV, Television & Film, Women in Business, Women in Entertainment
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Dita Von Teese is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dita Von Teese for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Dita Von Teese generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kathy Ireland, Whitney Port, Elaine Welteroth, Whitney Thompson and Camila Alves. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dita Von Teese for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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