As nouns the difference between performer and artiste
is that performer is one who performs for, or entertains, an audience while artiste is a public performer, especially of song or dance.
performer
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.
Synonyms
* kinker
artiste
English
Noun
(
en noun)
a public performer, especially of song or dance
Anagrams
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