Background
Davis, Charisse Maria was born on August 5, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Helbert Allen and Donna Jeannie (Davis) Hughes.
Davis, Charisse Maria was born on August 5, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Helbert Allen and Donna Jeannie (Davis) Hughes.
Certified, National School Dress Design, Chicago, 1971. Associate of Arts, Midstate Business College, Peoria, Illinois, 1978.
Secretary Urban League, Peoria, Illinois, 1967-1968, Frank Campbell, Peoria, 1967—1968. Seamstress Aubry Tailoring, 1969-1970. Nurses aide, 1971-1973.
Supervisor Community Workshop & Training, 1976—1978. Clerk SoFro Fabric House, 1977-1978. Seamstress McDonald's Tailoring, 1976-1978.
Tailor, owner Cyd's, Inc., 1979-1986. Leather Forest seamstress, 1978-1979. Tailor Sharadski's Department Store, 1979—1982, Queen's Way to Fashion, 1982—1984.
Doll maker Cyd's, Inc., Peoria, Illinois, 1986-1998. Owner Cyd's Heritage Dolls and Thangs, since 1998, Cyd's Designs Just Black-Women's Clothing, since 2005. American Red Cross telerecruiter, 1998-1999.
Folk artist Rivercity Market and Art Fair, 2005. Representative Tapperware, 1973—1975, Avon, 1981.
Member Black Doll Makers Club, American Artist, Shad Hill, Rivercity Market and Art Fair.
Children: Michael D'Andre, Jermaine LaMont, Joshua Donnidra.