Biography
Poison Waters is not just a personality. Poison is an
experience!! Whether dressed as Poison Waters or her alter ego Kevin Cook, they
are both captivating and one of a kind!
For just over three decades Poison has been having
tons of FUN entertaining from countless stages throughout the Pacific Northwest
and beyond. She has been very busy coordinating, participating in and hosting
an endless docket of benefits, revues and shows for various local, regional and
national non-profit as well as for profit organizations. She has been
recognized and rewarded for her community service, raising awareness, and providing
entertainment to such charities as Cascade AIDS Project, Dress for Success
Oregon, Make a Wish Foundation, Hemophilia Foundation of Oregon, Human Dignity
Coalition, Oregon Humane Society and the American Heart Association. Poison has
received the Ray C. Snively Humanitarian Award, The Assistance League of
Greater Portland’s National Operation School Bell Award, a Lifetime Achievement
Award from the International Court System, a Hero of HIV Award and the Red Ribbon Award from the
Coalition for AIDS Awareness just to name a few. The invitations for bookings never
stop! Highlights have been appearances with Pink Martini, AM Northwest, opening
for Storm Large at her Holiday Ordeal, Drag Queen Storytelling at Multnomah
County Libraries, and a recurring role in Oregon Ballet Theater’s The
Nutcracker. Hundreds of thousands have enjoyed her wit, charm and beauty! In 2023, Poison was honored with having been chosen as the Grand Marshal of the Portland Rose Festival's CareOregon Starlight Parade! When
she is not enjoying her time hosting events and fundraisers or traveling the
globe, she is the co-hostess at the legendary Darcelle XV Showplace where she
has been wildly popular for over 30 years.
2023 marks the 23rd year volunteering with
summer camps for children whose lives have been affected by HIV. Poison, as
Kevin is the Camp Director for Cascade AIDS Projects’ Camp KC (Kids
Connection).
Whatever the title, event,
cause or venue, one thing remains the same: the important bond between Poison
Waters and her audience. She will always remain, “the smile on the face of
Portland.” www.poisonwaters.com