Born in Hong Kong, Davi Yael Cheng immigrated to the United States with her family when she was fourteen. In addition to her rich Chinese heritage, Davi has embraced Judaism and is actively involved in her synagogue, Beth Chayim Chadashim (BCC), “House of New Life,” the world’s original gay and lesbian synagogue founded in Los Angeles in 1972. Davi is the past president and co-founder of the synagogue’s Klezmer band, “Gay Gezunt,” where she plays the trumpet and French horn, she also sings in the choir.
Davi is a graphic designer in Los Angeles and her artwork reflects the diverse aspects of her life and the unique perspective it has given her. Davi designed the twelve stained glass windows at BCC, and fabricated the windows along with three other artists, all BCC members, her new project will be to help create the stained glass door and Ner Tamid for the Ark in the new building her temple will be moving to in April 2011.
Davi has served as the Executive Vice Presidents for the Pacific Southwest Regional Board with the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and currently take on the role as a Bridgebuilder for the West District.
Davi holds a B.A. degree in Biological Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she met her spouse, Bracha Yael Cheng.
