Zia Starlust Shocks, Titillates With Transgressive Musical Theater
As radical as David Bowie seemed in the 70s, the art of Zia Starlust goes far beyond that of the taboo-busting British rocker.
Author: Keith
Keith Walsh is a writer based in Southern California where he lives and breathes music, visual art, theater and film.
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