Karen from Finance
Karen from Finance | |
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| Born | Richard Chadwick Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Drag artist, cabaret performer, stand-up comedian, singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Known for | Runner-up on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under |
| Notable work | Album: Doing Time (2022) |
Richard Chadwick, who performs under the stage name Karen from Finance, is an Australian drag artist recognized for finishing as the runner-up on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under.
Career
Karen from Finance has been featured at RuPaul's DragCon LA during the years 2017, 2018, and 2019, and took part in the Austin International Drag Festival in 2017. She is one of the founding members of Melbourne's renowned queer cabaret YUMMY, which has gained international acclaim for its provocative elegance and has toured worldwide.
In addition to her cabaret work, she introduced a stand-up comedy show to audiences.
In October 2022, Karen from Finance revealed plans for her first studio album titled Doing Time, which was officially released on 2 December 2022. This album features singles including "Out of Office", "Doing Time", and "It Should Have Been an Email".
Personal life
Chadwick is based in Melbourne.
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | In My Blood | Tammie Brown featuring The Huxleys |
| 2021 | Karen from Finance: Out of Office | Karen from Finance |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Offspring | Pashing Couple 2 | Episode: "Moving On" |
| 2017 | Hey Qween! | Herself | Episode: "Karen from Finance" |
| 2021 | RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under | Contestant | Finished as runner-up (8 episodes) |
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| Doing Time |
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