Theatre Exile presents: Camp Cookie at Theatre Exile

Camp Cookie is a vibrant and emotionally resonant cabaret crafted and performed by drag artist Cookie Diorio and featuring Isa Ardiente, Jess Conda, and Aarimonnie. Diorio’s cast brings song, dance, burlesque, and storytelling to the evening, that includes free cookies, a cash bar, and an interactive campfire game led by Cookie. With a blend of storytelling, live music, and drag artistry, this one-hour performance invites audiences to join Diorio around the campfire for a playful yet deeply personal journey. Inspired by Diorio’s own experiences as a queer performer and the stories of resilience within LGBTQ+ communities, Camp Cookie weaves together original songs, reimagined classics, and heartfelt monologues to explore themes of identity, survival, and belonging. Using the intimate, communal energy of a campfire setting, Diorio transforms the stage into a space of laughter, reflection, and connection.

Cookie Diorio, a classically trained vocalist and celebrated drag performer, has gained prominence for their boundary-pushing cabaret performances, which have been featured nationwide. Drawing from a rich artistic background that includes opera, musical theater, and queer activism, Diorio developed Camp Cookie as a love letter to the art of storytelling and the power of shared experiences. The show has premiered exclusively in Philadelphia, while Cookie is known to and has performed for enthusiastic audiences across regional cabaret series and LGBTQ+ events. With its engaging mix of humor, poignant storytelling, and show-stopping musical numbers, Camp Cookie offers a unique and celebratory finale to Theatre Exile’s 2025 Philly GRIT series.