Originally Posted By AspX
Hopefully, it is not too late to post this as I actually expected that somebody else had already done it. This is another iconic dungeon for our touring Dommes to use that is in real trouble because of rent costs accruing in an expensive city with no revenue coming in.



Go Fund Me

Please donate any amount if you can, even if you never get to experience this wonderful space in Chicago. Having these spaces across the US helps support Dommes touring across the US so it may just help bring the best to your doorstep.

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As we all know, COVID-19 has forced many establishments and venues to temporarily close operations for the sake of social distancing. Those of us in this industry have the ability to pivot our means of income. The spaces we use don't have that luxury. With no rentals, parties or events there is no income at this time but the rent is still due.

Until it's safe for Mistress Simone to reopen The Chicago Studio we are asking our community for help. Your donations are needed right now to ensure the Studio stays strong through this pandemic. We are grateful for any amount you can afford to share.

100% of the money raised will be used for studio rent and bills.


About The Studio

The Chicago Studio has been in its current location for over a decade. Many talented Chicago-based Dominas and other S.W.s call this space home, while a plethora of visiting Mistresses feel welcomed to make it their Chicago touchstone. Mistress Simone has taken this expansive space and filled it with enough equipment, toys and furniture to satisfy even the most creative. This is no accident, she has poured her heart and soul into those walls to solidify the Studio's place as a fixture of the Chicago community.

The Chicago Studio has long been a safe space for freedom of expression. Hosting education weekends, events and community groups. Including but not limited to TNGC, Rough Group, CCF and Chicago ABDL.

Mistress Simone and her space have been there for so many in the past, now it's our turn to show support.

About The Studio’s fearless owner

Mistress Simone is a staple in the Chicago and national community with a career spanning nearly 30 years. Opening her first independent studio in 1995 making The Chicago Studio the longest-running, female-owned space in Chicago. Lifting up the community, both professional and lifestyle, has always been a top priority and is reflected in her space to this day.

As a member of the community, Mistress Simone has had the honor of being a titleholder on multiple occasions. She was the first Leather Woman to hold 2 international titles, the first female International Puppy Trainer, and the first Ms. Illinois Leather Woman. Simone has long served the community beginning by helping Chicago's Taboo Tabou store become a fetish retail destination. Then she went on to be the operating manager and key social director of the original Leather Rose.

Reaching well beyond the Chicago area she educated many by sharing her skills on platforms such as Kink Academy and contributing through writing. This includes “The Toybag Guide to Chastity ” by Greenery Press, as a chastity expert for Stockroom. Her current project, “The Femme Domme Mystique” podcast continues this legacy.


Perhaps you should ask other head Mistresses as to the finical condition of their respective Dungeons. Several Dommes and Dungeons are of the verge on bankruptcy.