Dave Richards has done drag as Deva Dave on and off since 1995, ironically as the result of losing a bet.  Today she is well known for her classy performances, and recently won first place in The Search for Calgary’s Next Drag Superstar, hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sharon Needles at Cowboys Nigthclub.  She has also been involved as a director on the ISCCA board for the past 2 1/2 years.

Dave is a business owner, having run DevaDave Salon and Boutique since 2004.  The boutique carries a selection of men’s and women’s shoes and underwear, in addition to wigs and accessories.  Between this and the Salon, Dave specializes in helping people to look their best.  This includes working with drag performers to improve their art, and also with trans women as they are just beginning to change their appearance.

Dave Richards first moved to Calgary in 1991 from the Caribbean.  He has been together with his boyfriend Jonathan for 3 years, and will soon be adopting a baby boy who is due to be born in early June.

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