Rayceen Pendarvis
High Priestess of Love, Queen of the Shameless Plug, Empress of Pride, and Goddess of DCRayceen Pendarvis is available for booking!This includes as host/emcee for events (including conferences, symposiums, expos, forums, rallies, ceremonies, galas, fundraisers, festivals, concerts, dance parties, talent competitions, comedy shows, poetry slams, book signings, reunions, and various private gatherings) and also as a speaker, panelist, podcast guest, actor, and wedding officiant.Please email booking inquiries to [email protected]Rayceen Pendarvis lives in Washington, DC. Residents of District of Columbia, the capital of the United States of America, do not have full representation in Congress. They are unrepresented in the US Senate and elect a non-voting delegate in the US House, as do residents of US overseas territories.A biography:Rayceen Pendarvis is an event host, performer, community advocate, self-described gender-blender, and lifelong Washingtonian. As an inspirational speaker, enthusiastic promoter, renowned host of numerous LGBTQ events, and champion of many local causes, Rayceen has earned the monikers High Priestess of Love, Queen of the Shameless Plug, Empress of Pride, and Goddess of DC. In the 1980s, Rayceen was a beauty industry professional who advocated for people living with HIV and raised funds for burials. In the 1990s, Rayceen was a member of a vocal trio which opened for Robin S and RuPaul; also in that decade and throughout the next, Rayceen was a frequent host of the DC Black Pride Festival. In the 21st century, Rayceen was elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in Ward 5, began hosting annual events for Trans Pride and Silver Pride, and, in 2012, launched The Ask Rayceen Show, a community gathering and variety program, which concluded after a decade. In 2021, the DC Council passed the Rayceen Pendarvis Recognition Resolution and the Washington Blade named Rayceen their Local Hero. In 2022 and 2024, Rayceen was voted Most Committed Activist in the Washington Blade's Best of LGBTQ DC Readers' Poll. Rayceen continues to host festivals, Pride celebrations, community gatherings, and other events, often in partnership with Team Rayceen Productions, and is active on several social media platforms, which are accessible via Rayceen.com
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