Piroska and Flora Gellert were sisters who left their native Hungary to find opportunity in 1920s America.  Arriving in New York city they became Nita and Zita. Their talent as performers and burlesque dancers brought them around the world. It was their unique approach to crafting their own costumes and eventually their home in New Orleans that would inspire others for years to come. Listen today to their unique and quirky story and maybe Nita and Zita will be your next muse!

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Sources used to write this episode:

The Nita & Zita Project, a film by Mari Darling nitazitaproject.com

http://www.nitaandzita.org

https://daily.jstor.org/burlesque-beginnings/

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All episodes are written and produced by Abby Myette and are her original work.

Intro music We Just Have Fun by GoMordecai