Photo by Jenna Kraczek

Photo by Jenna Kraczek


JESSABELLE THUNDER is an international and award-winning ecdysiast phenomenon.

With nearly a decade of experience and a background in various types of dance, she has studied and learned the art of the tease from multiple top performers in the industry. Her style is a touch of classic mixed with powerful neo influences making her one of the most sought out burlesque performers in the world. 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, this self-described wallflower took her first burlesque class back in 2009 and quickly discovered a passion and talent for it. Shortly after, she gained recognition for her work first being voted one of LA’s Top Performers by Time Out Magazine in 2013. Publications have including several spreads in magazines such as Bombshell Magazine, What Katie Did and Bachelor Magazine.

Thunder has headlined countless festivals and shows over the past decade. She also competed twice in the Queen category at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival. On top of all that, she has been featured in productions by one of burlesque’s biggest stars, Dita Von Teese including Strip! Strip! Hooray! (2015) and Von Follies (2018). Outside of theatre, Jessabelle has made appearances in films and television with cameos on The Girlfriend Project (2014) and in the Lucha VaVoom documentary (2018). 

In 2018, Thunder won 1st Runner Up (Princess of Burlesque) in the Miss Exotic World Competition at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, Nevada. That year, and the following consecutive years she ranked in the 21st Century Burlesque Top 50 Most Influential Figures of the World, placing #8 in 2020. 

Her flirtatious and powerful performances come straight from the heart. You won’t be able to resist! And she’s only barely scratched the surface of her capabilities. 

There is a storm brewing and she’s bringing the Thunder!

FESTIVALS / COMPETITIONS

2012 Colorado Burlesque Festival
2013 Burlesque Hall of Fame (“Best Debut" Nominee)
2013 Toronto Burlesque Festival
2013 World Games London ("International Newbie" Nominee)
2013 Hollywood Burlesque Festival (“Miss Hollywood" Nominee)
2014 Dallas Burlesque Festival
2014 Nerdlesque Festival
2014 DragonCon
2015 Arizona Burlesque Festival
2017 Burlesque Hall of Fame (Miss Exotic World Nominee)
2017 New Orleans Burlesque Festival (Queen Nominee)
2018 Burlesque Hall of Fame (Miss Exotic World, 1st Runner Up!)
2018 New Orleans Burlesque Festival (Queen Nominee)
2018 Oklahoma Burlesque Festival (Featured Performer)
2019 Viva Las Vegas Showcase
2019 Colorado Burlesque Festival (Headliner)
2019 Bagel Burlesque Festival (Headliner)
2019 Cocoa Butter Club Underbelly Festival - London
2019 UK Black Pride Festival (Featured Performer)
2019 Edmonton Burlesque Festival (Headliner)

PUBLISHED PIN UP WORK:

  • Bachelor Pad Nightcap #2

  • Bombshell Magazine

  • What Katie Did Catalog/Magazine 

  • Atomic Bombshell

  • Retro Lovely Magazine

  • Pinkbow City Magazine

  • "Burlesque" by Christopher Logan

  • "Performer the Book" by Samantha Fielding

  • "Chocolate Cheesecake"