Barbara Ann Duffy, also known as Bibi Poubelle, is a renowned figure in the neo-burlesque world, with a career spanning over a decade. Alongside her identical twin sister Vera Elizabeth Duffy, aka Fifi Poubelle, they have achieved international recognition as the Mexican wrestling tag team, The Poubelle Twins.
Born into a family of animators, Barbara has a strong background in the industry, having graduated from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. She has worked extensively in animation, writing, directing, and starring in various projects, including the pilot "Twincesses" and numerous self-produced shorts. Her editorial work has earned her two Emmy nominations.
Barbara is also a talented musician, having released the album "Night of Joy" with her band Suki Tawdry in 2002. Her voice has been featured in various projects, including Angela Bettis' directorial debut Roman, Cartoon Network's Y'All SoStupid, and the weekly comedy radio program "Simul-Trek".
She has also made a name for herself in the world of podcasting, hosting the improvisational show "The Slap Booth Show" and currently appearing on the try-weekly/monthly "Datey Ladies" podcast. Barbara is a skilled comedian and performer, often appearing alongside her twin sister in live shows, burlesque acts, and variety performances both in the US and internationally.
Some of her notable performances include being a cast member of Toby Huss' long-running "The Rudy Casoni Boozebag Revue", appearing in Dana Gould and Dave Koechner's "Carnyville", and being one of the original members of Los Angeles' Lucha VaVOOM's de La Liz, a lucha libre, burlesque, and comedy spectacle.
Barbara has also had success in television, starring in "The Mortified Guide's to Family", which screened at Sundance, and appearing in an episode of Dana Gould's "Stan Against Evil".
