Two sides of the
same creative force
Hi, I’m Kevyn,
but you can call me WNDRBY—the creative heart behind the magic of Laveau Contraire.
Together, we are two sides of the same dream: celebrating individuality, inspiring joy, and living boldly. From Southern roots in Louisiana to stages around the world, our work is a love letter to art, music, and self-expression.
WNDRBY
WNDRBY
Growing up as a little Black boy in Louisiana, I was constantly reminded of society’s expectations. I never quite fit the mold—I was too sensitive, too flamboyant, too loud, too weird, too me. For a long time, I thought I needed to change, to shrink myself to fit in.
Music saved me.
When I felt unseen, I put on my headphones and found comfort in songs that echoed feelings I couldn’t express. Music became my quiet dream: to one day create songs that would make others feel as understood as I did.
Though I tried to follow a more “practical” path (I even almost majored in computer science), I knew something would be missing without Music. I graduated from LSU with a degree in Music Education, and while teaching music brought me joy, it wasn’t enough. That quiet dream in my heart grew louder and louder until I couldn’t ignore it anymore.
Cue Ms. Contraire…
Laveau Contraire
Laveau Contraire is more than just a drag queen, she’s a drag extraordinaire who has been putting audiences under her spell since I moved to New Orleans in 2015.
Known for her fearless performances, sharp wit, and endless creativity, she’s graced stages around the world with her unforgettable energy.
From winning Tumblr’s Drag Race Cycle 7, being crowned Miss Appletini 2017, and Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen in 2024, Laveau has continually pushed the boundaries of her craft. She’s a live singer, actress, drag wrestler, and producer—always finding new ways to bring her artistry to life and satisfy the ADHDemon in her mind.
Laveau’s magic doesn’t stop at the stage. She’s passionate about making drag accessible to all, hosting Drag Queen Storytime events for kids and families. Whether she’s falling from the sky (literally) or into your hearts, this good witch is sure to bring down the house.
Laveau Contraire became my superhero—the fearless, tenacious version of myself I’d always dreamed of being. But over time, I realized I didn’t need the wigs or the makeup to live authentically.
The magic of Laveau inspired me to fully embrace myself as WNDRBY, channeling all the joy and creativity I’d been holding back.
Together, we’re here to inspire you to honor every part of yourself—the bold, the quiet, the strange—and live a life that’s unapologetically colorful and full of magic.
