The New York Burlesque Festival

Violet EVT and Murasaki Babydoll

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo's answer to the American Pussycat Dolls, Violet EVA and her Murasaki Babydoll burlesque troupe perform powerful, kitschy pop-love scenes that imitate old movies. The Japanese burlesque troupe has been performing since 2003, and Violet credits old cabaret movies and pin-up girls as a constant source of inspiration.

Burlesque Festival appearance: Catch Violet EVA's solo show on Fri., Sept. 19, at The Bell House (149 7th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, Brooklyn), and the entire Murasaki Babydoll troupe the next night at  Sept. 20's "Saturday Spectacular" at Le Poisson Rouge

Next NYC performance (after Fest):  None scheduled.