Catherine D’lish is an American performance artist specializing in classical

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and

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Career

D'Lish uses elaborate costumes, and decorative props are part of her show. She has been the headlining performer at multiple events in the burlesque genre, including the 50th anniversary celebration of ''

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shows were held at the

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, Stardust,

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, Bally's, and

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. Her acts include such elements of classic striptease as the bubble bath, the birdcage and the spider's web. Catherine has also appeared in a Nu-West Leda video, being whipped nude at night and on her breasts by Vanna, and strung up on Table Top Mountain by Ed Lee.

Awards

D'lish's titles include winner of

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in 1992 and 1994.

Personal life

Catherine D’lish has performed with

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and is also a friend of hers. She was one of the 60 guests to attend Von Teese's wedding to

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on December 3, 2005, in a non-denominational ceremony in

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