Honored as one of Willamette Week's 2011 "Best of Portland", Zora Phoenix hails originally from Kentucky, coming to Portland by way of Southern California with well over a decade of defying expectations. Her live vocal performances, parody & comedy acts have kept her fans entranced and laughing in venues and events across the city, the West Coast and the nation. In addition to performing/emceeing, she produces three monthly burlesque shows including Portland's longest running monthly; and also has her side business of event promotion, graphic design and marketing. Called a "whirlwind on heels", she can be found online at www.ZoraPhoenix.com