Name/Stage Name etc

Alex Vazin aka Ace Exotic

What city do you currently reside in?

Carson/ Long Beach

Occupation?

Stripper / Director of the Acro Strip Show

Do your on stage and off stage personalities differ tremendously?

In my interpersonal relationships yes. Although both Ace and Alex are outgoing and confident, Alex definitely is more awkward and silly and more reserved sometimes

What was the process of developing your performance persona?

I think i just took inspiration from growing up in Vegas and seeing all the ads for the clubs and women and just kind of ended up giving ace a more sultry personal although my stripper and performance journey i am so inspired by the performers around me and they make me want to be a little more theatrical in my performances.

What motivates you to wake up in the morning?

not much if Im being honest because i love my bed but running my own show and giving other (marginalized) performers a space for them to express themselves is what really makes it all worth it for me.

How do you define truth?

I dont think there is a real definition of truth because everyone sees the world objectively and what is the 'truth' to me might not be someone else's truth.

What is the worst song that you absolutely love?

To dance to? Well, my first audition was to "get the party started" by pink and although its a great song its not what i expected to dance to for an audition by any means. My music library is all over the place if im honest.

What’s your favorite part about being THE fantasy?

I think my favorite part of being THE fantasy is that I am everything that traditionally wouldn't be seen as THE fantasy. Being a plus size woman, being ethnic. Going out everyday and being a sex symbol despite still not being accepted by some clubs for those things and still making a name for myself is my favorite part.

What is something most people don’t know about you?

Most people don't know that i do have a bit of imposter syndrome sometimes. I am still a baby stripper and running my own show and featuring performers so much better than me technically makes me feel like an imposter lol

What transformation would you love to see in our society in your lifetime?

I would love for there to be more acceptance. just of people as they are. Their size, shape, color and gender identity. I hope we get there one day.

Any advice? (literally about anything)

mmm probably if you're scared to do something just do it anyways. sometimes the only way up is through.

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