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Kee La Basa

@keelabasa

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Burlesque, Nerdlesque and Cabaret
Best Comedy Act - Irish Burlesque Awards 2025
Top 3 Cosplay Alt Awards 2026
Manchester, UK
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Bookings now coming in for 2025!

I do have a range of less "popculture" based characters, if your show requires a more subtle approach, including:

Enchantress - feather fans routine
Thunderstruck - rock chick number
Dragontamer - dragon poi
Sorceress - neoclassic burlesque
Kitty - chair acro
Dragondancer - neo-burlesque

The chair acro and dragon poi routines can be adapted, and I can include routines on skates (venue suitability permitting), with poi or pole (venue permitting) - including rollerpole!

Get in touch for more details

#burlesque #cabaret #chairacro #dragonpoi #poi #poledance by @keelabasa

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2 years ago

My "big-name" pop-culture characters are always available to book too. Some have had a reworking on costume, music or routine (or combinations of those) so even if you've seen them before, they could still bring a new feel to your show!

Mario - neo-nerdlesque
Elsa - comedy nerdlesque (NEW - optional XXX version)
Ursula/Arial - reveal
Mad Hatter - chair acro and nerdlesque
Spongebob - drag style meme bingo
Harley Quinn - rollerpole OR skate routine OR chair acro
Edward Scissorhands - clothes cutting

There's also some new names to add to this list, keep your eyes peeled 👀 for a future post!

#nerdlesque #burlesque #cabaret #drag #chairacro #pole #bingo #popculture #entertainment #performance by @keelabasa

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2 years ago

If you go down to the woods at night - you might just find the circus!

Loving the opportunity to clown around at @magicalwoodland this Halloween season, providing silly times for little ones, and a few jumpscares for the grown ups 😁

Booking by @shanehurstevents
Photos by @daysoffwanders

#clown #Halloween #familyfriendly #woodlandwalk by @keelabasa

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2 days ago

Hey hey!

Took a wee vid diary over the weekend just gone.

Feat.

@kaliviridis
@lillyvonice
@sheisvil
@djwolfy
@thefitznq

Manchester - Blakemere - Manchester - Blackpool - Manchester-Blakemere - Manchester! by @keelabasa

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4 days ago

Took a workshop a few weeks back to finally get me over my fear (and yet also need) of working with fire. Thanks so much to Toni @celestialartswirral for the session, it was so much fun!

I already have some fans I've been playing around with dry (including some sweet LED ones), can't wait to properly have a go lighting them!

@mortalisframe took some shots of flame bubbles at the end, and I am super eager to get back burning myself when I next have a chance!

I'm really loving the crazy shapes that flames make when captured in photos

(looks into adding fire to my PLI 😅)

#fire #fireworkshop #flames #photography by @keelabasa

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8 days ago

What an absolutely glorious blast @dragfeast 2 was at @botanicalgardnliverpool From start to finish it was a pure delight with the loveliest of acts and a STUNNING audience. AND I won a raffle prize! Winner winner Prosecco dinner!! taken in Botanical Garden by @keelabasa

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21 days ago

As I appear to have now gathered a range of new fans and a load of Dr Who content on my feed, one final wrap up on Slay9 with these awesome photos from @nickbl.photography

I cobbled this costume together very, very last minute (legit re-taping the radar ears on arrival at @homemcr ) and didn't know if it would work at all. So happy the vision came together with plenty of gaffa (and tit) tape

Apologies to @reece_connolly_ for stealing attention on your hosting spots 😅 and thank you again to @carrotdrag and @gallifreycabaret for asking me to join in with your show 💚

Peep those whole cast photos - and if you've not seen the runway BTS get on the Gallifrey Cabaret page now!

#k9 #drwho #cabaret #scifi #homemade by @keelabasa

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23 days ago

As we head into my main seasons for character work, just a little reminder on the versatility I like to bring to producers and event organisers:

Acting
Ad lib
Costumes and wigs (so many wigs!)
Puppeteering
Modeling
Clowning
Work with adults and children
Scare Acting
Walkabout
Murder Mysteries
Hosting
Mascots
Drag king
Gogo

If you're looking to enhance a show, get in touch!

Photos from events produced or curated by:
@foxtrotproductions
@shanehurstevents
@euphoriaents
@theravensreveriecabaret
@siren_ent
@cheriebebesburlesquerevue
@selinahproductions

#characters #actor #entertainment by @keelabasa

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23 days ago

A MANCHESTER SPECTACULAR!! 🛸💫

this weekend we materialised on the main stage @homemcr for 2 supermassive nights of Who-inspired madness - it was wild, wacky, and utterly wonderful 🥹🥳 thank you so much to the literal hundreds (!!) of fabulous folks who joined us, and for bringing the most incredible energy ✨

bigger-on-the-inside thanks also to our totally cosmic cast, feat. @em.li____ @heydeevad @cat_wheels @robin_reeds_dragking @marianatrenchdrag @carrotdrag @reece_connolly_, plus sensational stage-managering from Kee-9 (@keelabasa), and our surprise stage-invader all the way from sunny Skaro, @gav_themindrobber 🪠⚡️

special shoutout to our tech team of dreams, Daryl & Sam - Daryl, we will miss you!! and there's always room onboard our LGBTQ+ARDIS for ya

much love too @franknflirter piloting our merch stand, and to all the lovely lot @homemcr for being so beautifully warm and welcoming

till the next time ;) x

all 📸s by @nickbl.photography

💖💖 taken in HOME Mcr by @keelabasa

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24 days ago

I honestly love when I'm working a non-performance role but am able to add to the show experience. So when @gallifreycabaret invited me to stage manage their shows at @homemcr in Manchester, I offered to be a true stage b1tch and become K9/Slay9

Both nights were such a vibe! I will be honest and say I am not the biggest Dr Who fan (I got scared of daleks as a child and kept away), but even I got the characters, references and scenes portrayed in the show. I even got to support a real dalek @gav_themindrobber too!

Hugest thanks to @carrotdrag and @reece_connolly_ for trusting me in the role and letting me be a clown too 💚 and to all of the cast for being so downright lovely @marianatrenchdrag @heydeevad @cat_wheels @em.li____ @robin_reeds_dragking

And my gosh the audiences both nights were superbly welcoming, thank you to everyone for appreciating my very blue-petered "costume" 😂

#drwho #cabaret #Manchester #gallifrey by @keelabasa

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a month ago

Allow us to re-introduce ourselves….. ✨✨✨

Image description:
Black background with white text reads…
“Wow! Hello beautiful humans!!
Csk has recently gained some new followers,
So allow us to re-introduce ourselves !

A trans led organisations who mission is to spread trans hope and joy through drag King excellence in Manchesters Gay village and beyond!
We are proud to carry on the legacy of DKM started. Y Valentino king, a pioneering live singing drag king, mentor and trailblazer. We knew we had a responsibility to carry on his legacy, aiming to get drag kings things and swings on as many stages as possible. Over the last three years we have produced over 50 events, backing marginalised drag artist wherever we can. Often selling out and always ensuring our artists are paid!
We hold cabarets on the last Friday of every month, tickets for our shows are on sale now!
We host a variety of drag king workshops with the support of LGBTQIA+ charities.
We are here for trans men and women, non-binary individuals, trans masculine people, lesbian and flints folks.
Anyone seeking a place where you belong, just as you are.
We have a bi weekly newsletter which we use to spread information about cheap/free queer events in and around Manchester as well as celebrate our community.
Our cabaret always incorporates an open stage, where budding drag artists can apply for a 5 minute slot to play around with their act.
Where to find stuff,
Cabaret ticket links, open mic slots, workshop sign ups can all be found on our website or in our insta bio.
DM us to@sign up for the newsletter.
Thank you
We are so grateful to you guys and our audiences.
Without your support we wouldn’t be able to continue spreading trans hope and joy! “ by @keelabasa

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Liverpool are you ready to FEAST?! The amazing extravaganza Drag Feast is back back back again to serve you up another helping of drag! 💕✨

We absolutely loved our first inaugural sold out spectacle in July so we’re back again for a second helping. 10 new divas. One incredible show. 💕✨

Drag Feast is Liverpool’s open drag night where we celebrate the true breadth and depth of the diverse drag artistry that this city has to offer. 💕✨

We have every type of drag from dancing divas, to punk and metal heads, from grandmas to ghouls, cosplay to clowns and much more. 💕✨

This is THE place to enjoy a good old fashioned drag show. Made by the community for the community. Uplifting and celebrating queer performers. 💕✨

We have artists from all ages, genders, identities and backgrounds. We also have experienced performers and hot new talent. 💕✨

All hosted in the gorgeous surroundings of @botanicalgardnliverpool, a queer safe space, come and support your community and have a ball. 💕✨

🎫 Link in bio
📍 @botanicalgardnliverpool
🕰️ Sept 24th @ 7:30-10:30PM (doors 7PM)

Hosted by the tasty @itscharlotterays @cocofabulicious and @shanita_glitter 💕✨

We can’t wait to see you there…

#liverpooldrag #gayliverpool #liverpoolpride #manchesterdrag #dragshow taken in Botanical Garden by @keelabasa

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