LuLu is a burlesque star who alternates between pink Barbie glam & “demon boy” darkness

Photos by Soft Focus (left) and John Andrus (right)

From the outside, LuLu’s transformation into a “butch queen in heels” may seem like an unexpected plot twist. Standing at 6’4″ with an Adonis-like build, the military brat played football for the bulk of his childhood. He was an offensive lineman and linebacker, two of the most physically demanding positions on the field.

Later in high school, LuLu turned to crew, and was part of a championship team in his home state of Arizona.

When LuLu attended his first ballroom event in the Phoenix area 3.5 years ago, he wasn’t expecting to experience any sort of star turn. “I was never a theatre kid,” he said. “I never wanted to stand at the mic

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