Who is Mistress Ginger?

Who is Mistress Ginger? That’s a question for the ages. I mean, how does a Juilliard-trained dancer become a raging cabaret queen? I’m working on the tell-all memoir, but in the meantime I’ll sum it up thus:

Cabaret magic is at the heart.

I’m a singer and dancer with a passion for storytelling through song, and I relish taking my audiences on whimsical journeys full of heart and imagination. That’s the magic! Since 2009, I’ve presented numerous original cabaret shows through Junkyard Cabaret, my glamtastic performance company.

Based in the Twin Cities, my cabaret magic has been showcased in a variety of venues, from the Bryant-Lake Bowl to Crooners Supper Club to the Woman’s Club, with musical collaborators including Rick Carlson, Lori Dokken, Franco Holder, George Maurer, and more.

And I can cook, too!

My vegan cookbook, Mistress Ginger Cooks, was published in 2014. The Star Tribune says, “We've never thought it possible to use the words 'vegan' and 'glamour' in the same sentence, until now..." Plus, you can find some entertaining cooking tutorials on my YouTube channel.

I call it showgirl fuel, that compassionate cuisine which energizes my performances, keeps me in tip-top shape, and is just damn delicious. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “showgirl” or a “vegan” – we can all partake in that plant-based goodness for a little extra sparkle.

Plus, I love me some vintage glamour.

Inspired by the great divas, old Hollywood, and classic showbiz, I have a penchant for vintage glamour and infuse these dreamy visions into my own style. (And who doesn’t love sequins?!)

I’ll sum it up thus: Honey, I’m all about the dream. And freedom. And I love to think that through the power of being true to ourselves, we can live the life of our dreams. Give it and live it!

Your Mistress has spoken.