Congratulations, Kit Kat! You absolutely killed it! Your theme was quite unique! Tell us why you chose the theme you did, and was it a difficult decision compared to the other themes you considered?
I actually came across the idea while brainstorming with my friend (shout out to Nikki Diesel). We were trying to determine which sets we hadn't seen in past competitions. We both agreed we had seen vampire sets before, but we had never seen anyone attempt Queen of the Damned. It was highly considered and became my point of focus when we both agreed it was an act the audience could understand and relate to. That, and my love for Aaliyah, of course! I felt very attracted to the set from the start.
Thinking of the time during your actual performance, what do you remember thinking about or feeling while on stage? (You know damn well I couldn’t get more than two questions in before I indirectly ask about the on-stage surprise…)
I was so excited, and I felt very ready to perform! My dancers and I worked through rehearsals, and I studied the music closely. Every move felt intentional, including my surprise! I included the bit to show a side of vulnerability and incorporated it into the theme itself. My mom even helped me create the jelly heart. It was brilliant and bloody! I felt so empowered!
This is your first Exotic cover! We're excited and can't believe it hasn't happened well before now. Was being featured on the cover something you thought about in the past? Were you nervous before and during the photoshoot?
I’ve been happily featured in the magazine for years now in competition and Kit Kat Club ads. It's never been do-or-die that I got the cover, but once I realized Miss Exotic Oregon was a direct line, I was happy to take it! I loved modeling for the camera! I felt very comfortable with HYPNOX, the photographer; we have shot a couple of times before. It was very cold in the jeweled top for the outside shots, but I know we got everything we needed!
Describe your other experiences competing in our events—including Polerotica 2024, where you placed second—and how they shaped your preparations for Miss Exotic Oregon 2025.
I've competed in so many competitions over the last five years...I lost count! Polerotica 2024 was a huge accomplishment for me! I learned a lot about set design with the robot theme and how different incorporating dancers and larger props can make the process. I also took notes on marketing and created my own advertisements this year! Word of mouth and involving friends for support really helped me the most! I noticed the more the set meant to me and the more details I applied, the better the results!
We never miss the chance to ask these next two questions! What advice would you offer to other performers who are looking to win it all at an Exotic event?
My advice to other performers would be to focus on the relativity of your theme in terms of how it makes you feel, what it means to you, and how it will reach others. Be original! This is art! It has to be real and meaningful! Mistakes will be made, but confidence and organization were the keys that unlocked my fate. Have fun and love what you're doing—that's really all that matters.
If you could travel back in time and talk to baby stripper Kit Kat, what advice would you offer?
I would tell her to keep following your dreams, honey; everything you deserve comes to you! Stay focused on that money and get that business started! You're strong and resilient, and you'll meet lots of amazing people who unlock new opportunities in love, life, and business very soon! All that hard work and those restless nights will pay off.
What if our readers are interested in seeing you perform? Where can they catch you on shift? Drop your socials, too!
You can find me at Kit Kat Club every weekend and Dante's Sinferno on Sundays, where you can see my feature performances and go-go dancing! Look for me in Kit Kat Club’s ads in Exotic for club event information. My Instagram (@the_official_kitkat) is where you can find my personal promotion and deeper insight into the featured events I'm involved with!
Switching gears for a moment, tell us all about some of your future aspirations, industry-related or otherwise…
The dreams I see myself pursuing include helping others. Affordability, accessibility, and comfortability are my points of action. Charity and expanding my brand are at the top of my list of things to do. I also love making music, so I aspire to incorporate some of my own into my performances and make them available to others!
Lastly, what consumes your time when you’re not slaying it on the pole or otherwise kicking on stage?
I work in freelance modeling, acting, and background singing and dancing with Thunder Snatch, the band! I perform burlesque features at Jack London Revue when I can find the time. I also work at Portland Pot Shop, and I am rebranding my pole dance classes, which will be available soon! These are just my jobs! I love sleeping with my cat and hanging out with my friends and family, too! Working, smoking, and relaxing are my vibes!
