Who is Paul Drag Race Star; Chi Chi DeVayne? Chi Chi DeVayne Biography and Wiki
Zavion Davenport best known as Chi Chi DeVayne was an American drag queen and reality television personality who came to international attention on the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars. DeVayne’s drag name came in part from the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (Chi Chi), and then DeVayne came from the “legendary” DeVaynes of Shreveport. Her drag mothers are Kourtni DeVayne and Lady Phat Kat.
Chi Chi DeVayne Age and Cause of Death
Drag race star Chi Chi was born in 1986 and died on August 20th at the age of 34. His cause of death was identified to be pneumonia. He has had a couple of health issues over the past year. For instance, in 2018, Davenport was diagnosed with scleroderma and on July 17, 2020, he was rushed to the hospital for kidney failure related to scleroderma.
Two days later he posted an update on social media saying “I let it go too long without going to the doctor and these are the consequences”, as well as showing appreciation for the outpouring of support from fans and colleagues. He stated that he is now undergoing dialysis treatment. Later that year, he was re-admitted to the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
Chi Chi DeVayne Real Names
Chi Chi’s real birth names are Zavion Davenport. Speaking about his childhood, Davenport was from Shreveport, Louisiana. He said of his childhood, “I was always a little performer. My uncle used to stage talent shows with all our cousins, and my mom saw something in me. She had me in gymnastics, and I was in a dance company in my twenties.” Growing up, he had a “hard-knock life”: he carried a gun, got into trouble, and joined gangs.
DeVayne’s drag name came in part from the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (Chi Chi), and then DeVayne came from the “legendary” DeVaynes of Shreveport. Her drag mothers are Kourtni DeVayne and Lady Phat Kat.
Chi Chi DeVayne Education
There are no details about his educational level or even the schools he attended. We will update the information once it is out.
Chi Chi DeVayne Family, Parents and Siblings
Chi Chi was born and raised by his parents in Shreveport, Louisiana. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Zavion’s father and mother is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any brothers or sisters. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.
Chi Chi DeVayne Partner, Was he Married?
Davenport liked to keep his marital status private hence information about his partner is still unclear. It is not publicly known whether he was married, dating, or had any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Chi Chi DeVayne Net Worth
He did not reveal his net worth. He was a simple person and never liked to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Chi Chi DeVayne Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chi Chi
Chi Chi DeVayne Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Zavion Davenport
- Popular As: Chi Chi
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Drag Race Star
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Gay
Chi Chi DeVayne Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 34 years
- Zodiac Sign: To Be Added
- Date of Birth: 1986
- Death Day:20th July 2020
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birthday: To Be Added
Chi Chi DeVayne Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Chi Chi DeVayne Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): To Be added
- Mother: To Be Added
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Known
- Children: Sons ( none) Daughter(s) (none)
Chi Chi DeVayne Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Chi Chi DeVayne House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Chi Chi DeVayne Drag Race Star
DeVayne competed in the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which began airing on March 7, 2016. The Huffington Post’s James Michael Nichols stated “Chi-Chi was the dark-horse this season, walking through the doors in the first episode in a dress literally made out of garbage bags.”
DeVayne made it to the top four but was eliminated before Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, and Bob the Drag Queen, who ended up taking the crown. DeVayne stated the experience “changed everything in my life. Everything has turned in a different direction. Before, I was just like, ‘What’s a good job that I could get here in town, working in a factory.’ It’s crazy.”
After appearing on season 8, DeVayne started working full time as a drag queen. One of her performances with Kennedy Davenport was hosted by the Star Theater in Portland. Previously, she worked two 9-5 jobs to support herself at one of the only two gay bars in Shreveport.
Chi Chi DeVayne Ru Paul Drag Race
DeVayne appeared on RuPaul’s podcast RuPaul: What’s The Tee with Michelle Visage in 2016. The following year, she was part of a holiday tour in November called A Drag Queen Christmas: The Naughty Tour, along with Sasha Velour, Shea Coulee, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Farrah Moan, Naomi Smalls, and Eureka O’Hara.
In March 2018, Chi-Chi was a part of Max Emerson’s Drag Babies series, hosted by Bob the Drag Queen. She was a Drag Mentor, alongside Peppermint and Shuga Cain.
DeVayne was asked to come back to RuPaul’s Drag Race for the third season of All-Stars, which premiered January 25, 2018. She was eliminated in the fourth episode, placing 7th. She placed 8th after Morgan McMichaels returned to the competition.
Chi Chi DeVayne Filmography
- 2016 RuPaul’s Drag Race (season 8) Herself Contestant (4th place)
- 2018 RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars (season 3) Herself Contestant (8th place)
- 2020 Little America TBA Guest appearance
Frequently Asked Questions About Chi Chi DeVayne
Who was Chi Chi DeVayne?
Zavion Davenport best known as DeVayne was an American drag queen and reality television personality who came to international attention on the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars. DeVayne’s drag name came in part from the film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (Chi Chi), and then DeVayne came from the “legendary” DeVaynes of Shreveport. Her drag mothers are Kourtni DeVayne and Lady Phat Kat.
How old was DeVayneat the time of death?
At the time of his death, he was 34 years old.
What caused DeVayne’s death?
Zavion’s death cause was termed to be pneumonia.
Was Chi Chi DeVayne married?
He was a very private person, therefore nothing is known about his marital status.
How much is DeVayne worth?
He did not reveal his net worth. He was a simple person and never liked to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Is DeVayne dead or alive?
Chi Chi DeVayne Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website