Rita D’LaVane is known as the Witchy Hoe of the Hostess City!
This non binary babe has traveled the world over spreading what they call the 'Witchy Hoe Gospel'. Which is the practice of conjuring confidence, exploring body positivity, and celebrating sexual liberation. Rita, an activist from Savannah, now residing in Tulsa, Oklahoma raising awareness for causes that affect their local community. They are a fierce voice for matters regarding the importance of BIPOC representation in burlesque, since they first stepped out on stage in 2004
They are the executive producer of the the Hostess City Hoedown, in Savannah, Ga.
They’re your 2019 Duchess of Funk of the What the Funk?! BIPoC Burlesque Festival, Mx. Ohio Burlesque 2022, and the 2023 Headliner of the Dragon Con Burlesque Revue.