Chi Chi DeVayne Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | September 24, 1985 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Chi Chi DeVayne was an American drag queen, singer, and reality television personality who was known for appearing as a contestant on the 8th installment of RuPaul‘s Drag Race as well as on season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Additionally, she had also appeared in several other projects including Untucked, How To Makeup, Drag Babies, Little America, Cucu Confessions, and Craigslist Missed Connections.
Born Name
Zavion Davenport
Nick Name
Chi Chi DeVayne
Age
Chi Chi DeVayne was born on September 24, 1985.
Died
On August 20, 2020, Chi Chi DeVayne lost her life, aged 34, at Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. due to a medical issue.
In 2018, she was diagnosed with scleroderma. In 2020, she died due to a battle with pneumonia which she caught while being admitted to the hospital getting treated for scleroderma-related kidney failure.
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Drag Queen, Singer, Reality Television Personality
Genre
Dance
Instruments
Vocals
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Chi Chi DeVayne was of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Distinctive Features
- Curvy physique
- Mole on her cheek
- Pouty lips
- Enjoyed using different shades of purple in her drag makeup
Chi Chi DeVayne Facts
- Her name ‘Chi Chi DeVayne’ was a combination of the character named Chi-Chi Rodriguez from the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and the “legendary” DeVaynes of Shreveport.
- Growing up, she used to perform alongside her cousins in family events.
- Chi Chi DeVayne has also had herself in trouble when she was young.
- Kourtni Devayne and Lady Phat Kat were her drag mothers.
- She appeared as a contestant on season 8 of the reality competition television series, RuPaul’s Drag Race, in 2016 and her fellow contestants included the likes of Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, and Derrick Barry. Chi Chi DeVayne wrapped up her journey on the show at the 4th place.
- Along with Sasha Velour, Shea Coulee, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Farrah Moan, Naomi Smalls, and Eureka O’Hara, she was a part of the holiday tour called A Drag Queen Christmas: The Naughty Tour in November 2017.
- In 2018, she participated in the 3rd edition of the reality competition television series all-star and spin-off, RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars, and ended up on the 8th spot. It was Trixie Mattel who emerged as the winner for the season.
- In June 2019, Chi Chi DeVayne was named as one of the top “100 Most Powerful Drag Queens in America” by New York magazine.
- She appeared as a featured artist in the music video for the song GFY by Randy Boo in 2020.
Featured Image by Chi Chi DeVayne / Instagram