Allow me to introduce Leslie Sedivy better known as Lulu Blue; the Burlesque Poet of Minnesota.* She's a blithe spirit with a sharp clip and a confidence that belies all other English Majors I've ever met. But, can I say something? She's giving life back to a deeply rooted aural tradition that is decidedly lacking in mainstream entertainment. She's doesn't tell stories but paints them with her voice, with great insights into the phrasing and texture which is our spoken word. Lulu Blue at Sound Cloud.
She received her BA in English from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and specializes in incorporating her passion for Marxist and Feminist theory into her work.
Since 2010, she has performed as the poet laureate of the Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret and Burlesque Show, directed by Amy Buchanan, where she recites her verse accompanied by the Le Cirque Rouge House Band, an accomplished jazz quartet. Leslie heads the experimental jazz duo "Stanzic," in which she collaborates with the very talented pianist and TORCH Jazz Curator, Sean Roderick.
Joining Lulu Blue will be Seniz Yargici Lennes who will be performing her "Jazz Singer Lady" accompanied by Mr. Roderick on the piano. Seniz is a well known Twin Cities actor/improvisor, arts and family educator and international songstress. Partial to themes of jazzy love and loss, she has graced the prestigious stages of local venues such as Vegas Lounge, the Uptown VFW, Nye's Polonaise, and her car. She will be performing styles of the 30's through the 50's and oh yeah ... the TORCH series will be her professional singing debut.
Tickets for this event are available at Event Brite: Ladies Night with Seniz Yargici Lennes and Leslie Sedivy
* There might be an oxymoron of some kind there … being the "Burlesque Poet of Minnesota." Burlesque suggests a certain lack of attire which is something you can't afford a lack of in Minnesota. Food for thought.
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