Pinay Grigio (she/her) is a Filipina American burlesque performer, dancer, choreographer, educator, and producer based in Seattle, Washington. Before entering the burlesque scene, she spent years performing, choreographing, and teaching dance throughout the Pacific Northwest, with work presented at festivals including the Seattle International Dance Festival and Tint Dance Festival.

Pinay Grigio splashed into burlesque in 2019 and has become one of the few Filipina burlesque performers in the Pacific Northwest, captivating audiences with polished choreography, playful storytelling, and an unmistakable tropical flair. She has participated in burlesque festivals across the country in cities such as New York City, Las Vegas, and New Orleans.

As the producer of Halo-Halo Cabaret, Pinay Grigio creates a vibrant performance space that celebrates Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander artists through burlesque, dance, and cabaret. Inspired by the beloved Filipino dessert, halo-halo, a joyful mix of flavors and textures, the production honors the richness and diversity of AANHPI stories and artistry.

Beyond the stage, Pinay Grigio brings a unique perspective through her background as a licensed clinical social worker. She is the creator of her signature series, "Pleasure": Burlesque Movement For The Soul, blending burlesque, movement, and mental health principles to help participants reconnect with themselves through pleasure, self-expression, and gentle curiosity.

Whether she's producing a show, teaching a class, or captivating an audience under the spotlight, Pinay Grigio believes burlesque is more than entertainment, an invitation to celebrate yourself unapologetically. Once you've experienced her presence, you'll be craving more. Hope you're thirsty!

Photographer: Bettina May Photography

Festivals:
What The Funk, 2021 - Seattle, WA
Oregon Burlesque Festival, 2022 - Portland, OR
Vermont Burlesque Festival, 2023 - Burlington, VT
Moisture Festival, 2023 & 2025 - Seattle, WA
Asian Burlesque Festival, 2024 - Manhattan, NY
Sin City Burlesque Festival, 2024 - Las Vegas, NV
Teaser Festival, 2026 - New Orleans, LA
Pacific Northwest Burlesque Festival (Monarch Competitor), 2026 - Tacoma, WA

Events:
Wing Luke Museum - Jamfest, 2023 - Seattle, WA
Seattle Asian Art Museum - SAM Open House, 2023 - Seattle, WA
Tassel Talk - Community Peer Review Guest Panelist, 2024 - Seattle, WA
HoliDAZE Cabaret, 2024 - Tacoma, WA
Burleskaraoke - Queer Bar, 2025 - Seattle, WA
SASS: A Wild Burlesque Revue, 2025 - Olympia, WA

Productions:
Halo-Halo Cabaret, 2022-present - Seattle, WA
Burlesque Con Vino, 2024 - Seattle, WA

Media/Other Features:
”Stripping Away The Norms: The Local Fusion of Drag & Burlesque” by Juan Jocom, Real Change News, 2025 - https://www.realchangenews.org/news/2025/02/26/stripping-away-norms-local-fusion-drag-and-burlesque
Seattle Moisture Festival Podcast, 2025 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moisture-festival-podcast-pinay-grigio/id1509778713?i=1000741354165