ARTIST NAME – Katherine Neslund aka Katherine Lashe
COMPANY NAME – Syrens of the South
LOCATION – Avondale Estates, GA
PROFESSION/SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Actress/ Model/ Burlesque Instructor/ Performer/ Producer
Contact Info:
www.syrensofthesouth.com
www.katherinelashe.com
www.katherineneslund.com
Services:
Syrens of the South offers Burlesque classes, private lessons, and party packs. For more information on their services and shows click here: http://syrensofthesouth.weebly.com/classes.html

Bio & Goals:
Katherine Neslund was born in Knoxville, TN on March 31st. Since moving to Atlanta she has modeled for multiple gaming books including the Special Agent on the cover of FBI:D20 by Holistic Designs. In 2007 she founded Syrens of the South Productions and spoke at the first ever burlesque panel at DragonCon. In 2009 Katherine filmed Ben 10: Alien Swarm, The Blind Side, Life As We Know It, The Lottery Ticket, Love is Where You Find It, Meet the Browns, My Super Psycho Sweet Sixteen, Past Life, Halloween 2, Sugarloaf, and Why Did I Get Married, Too?. In 2010 she has worked on the movie Hall Pass and the television show Fast Track to Fame.

Katherine has been featured as burlesque star Katherine Lashe in Access Atlanta, The Boston Herald, Tampa Bay Times, and Bust Magazine to name a few. She has performed at Burlesque Hall of Fame, The Great Boston Burlesque Expo, Viva Las Vegas, Asheville Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival, Coney Island Rockabilly Festival, Texas Burlesque Festival, The House of Blues for the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, Dallas Burlesque Festival, Windy City Burlesque Festival and Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. Katherine also teaches burlesque as part of the Syrens of the South ABCs & 123s Class Series as well as guest teaches all over the country.

As Katherine Lashe, she is known as the girl that puts the Cheese back in Cheese Cake and the Southern Sin-Sation. There is no doubt that she will leave her mark on the burlesque world with her fabulous productions, and attention to the finer details that make this Burlesque Revival go POW and continue her amazing acting career!.

Why she rocks:
What makes them stand out? Why should we refer fans to check them out? Katherine has performed in burlesque competitions all over the country spreading the good name of Atlanta, GA, where ever she goes. From Vegas, to Hollywood, from New York to New Orleans she’s quickly becoming a favorite on the burlesque circuit and she has just been accepted to the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival making her an international sensation! With all of her travels she brings back those experiences and shares them all with her audience and her students in an effort to keep the art of the tease alive and help to encourage a whole new crop of performers for Atlanta and the world to enjoy!
Current Project:
I have been chosen to perform at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (http://www.vanburlesquefest.com/) May 6-9, 2010. I have put together a plea for help on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=354528086756&ref=ts)  as well as on my website (http://katherinelashe.weebly.com/blog.html)  where people can donate money to get gift packages or they can come to any of my upcoming shows and purchase pictures, t-shirts or participate in my bake sale to help me get to Vancouver! I need to raise $700 for my plane ticket in order to be able to perform internationally for my first time!
Examples of work:
The attached photo was taken by Emmy Myers. Katherine Lashe did all her own hair and make-up, costume by Renea’le Roux.
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/user/retrofatale

Melanie Misfit

Profession: Model
Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact:
Model Mayhem http://www.modelmayhem.com/melanie713
Myspace http://www.myspace.com/melanie713

Why she rocks:
She’s down for any kind of modeling- specifically tattoo, band promos or anything music related, clothing ads, and is willing to do partial nudity.

Bio:
I am a friendly, nice gal from Georgia, just moved back from California… I have been a body piercer for almost 6 years and I love my job… I feel like I have always had an alternative style… I am infatuated with getting tattooed and feel as if I am tastefully tattooed in some sort of moderation… I also have several piercings also (in a tasteful manner)… I have always wanted to model, and I feel like I have the drive to do it… I would love to model for clothing ads, bands, anything music related, and i also do partial nude photos(suicide girl style but classier)… Let me know if you are interested and we’ll go from there!!! I need to work on new portfolio pieces so anybody interested, let me know!!!!

Profession: Pin-up/ Band Promo/ Alternative Modeling

Location: Atlanta, GA

modelmandolynne@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/209747378

http://www.modelmayhem.com/Mandolynne

Why she rocks: She incorporates her punk rock style with classic pin-up creating her own unique look. Her portfolio also includes TV/ Film and Band Promo.

Bio: Kind of like a super hero, I get dressed up in my suit and glasses and head to the office for my full time position at one of the most respected companies in the world. On the weekends, my alter ego comes out to where my passion lies. I am a piercer at Virtue and Vice; in addition to moonlight modeling. I love and appreciate great art in many forms and have been in and out of modeling since I was a child. I have worked on the other side of the camera as well. I have a Bachelor of Fine Art with an emphasis in photography/painting. I have experience in print as well as tv/film. I am always looking to collaborate with creative people.

Credits:
Olin Dawson Fotograafer
Dude with a Camera
Location: Skin Two Pre Party
MU: Regan Clement

Car shots:
Photographer: Jeanette Valentine
Terribly Girly
Hair and make-up: Cherry Dame
Location: Sims City Hot Rods

Doll:
Photographer: Andy Renner
Renner Foto
Location: North River Tavern

We Won’t Stop (leg shot for Band Promo)
Photographer: Andy Renner
Renner Foto
location: The Masquerade

www.myspace.com/simscityhotrods

Why they rock: They combine pin-up/ alternative models with classic hot rods. They also welcome new models and photographers within the Atlanta area.