Roula Roulette

Roula Roulette is an award-winning, international burlesque and theatrical artist celebrated for performances that unapologetically center fat vanity, sex positivity, self-love, irreverent storytelling, political commentary, and bold sexual exploration. A pillar in Atlanta’s burlesque scene since 2013, Roula has been teaching the art of the tease and championing body confidence through their work at the Atlanta School of Burlesque.

Dedicated to accessible, empowering burlesque education, Roula serves as Director of Administration on the Board of BurlyCon, the world’s largest burlesque education convention. Their credentials also include a Sexify® Sensual Movement Certification (Pole La Teaz, 2018) and Liquid Motion® Level 1 and 2 Certifications (2022 & 2023).

In 2023, Roula launched the International Plus Size Burlesque Directory, a groundbreaking resource designed to connect fat performers, costumers, producers, and more—while actively challenging fatphobia within the global burlesque community.

Roula is also the Executive Producer of several influential productions, including:

1. The Kiss My Grits! Burlesque & Vaudeville Festival
2. Camp Shimmy in The Pines, burlesque and movement arts summer camp in north Georgia
3. Emerging Burlesque, Atlanta’s only burlesque competition for new and rising performers
4. A Weekend With…, a curated burlesque weekender that brings internationally acclaimed artists to Atlanta for teaching, performance, and community engagement

Roula holds a Master of Arts in Theatrical Production and teach movement classes—including their signature workshop, Titty Church™—at universities, conferences, festivals, and private events across the U.S. and internationally.

Roula’s work honors the legacy of the LGBTQ+ trailblazers, feminists, and artists who organized, rebelled, and created before us. Through performance, education, and activism, they continue that tradition—igniting passion, building solidarity, and fostering transformative community.