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David Alvarez

California State Assembly - District 80

District 80, California

David Alvarez is a multifaceted Canadian actor and dancer with a diverse career in entertainment and politics. He gained prominence as one of the original Billys in the Broadway production of "Billy Elliot the Musical," for which he won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, making him one of the youngest recipients of this honor. Alvarez trained with the American Ballet Theatre and played Bernardo in Steven Spielberg's 2021 adaptation of "West Side Story." Academically, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from San Diego State University. His political career includes serving as an Assemblymember for District 80 in the California State Assembly, a Council Member in San Diego City Government, and a District Representative in the California State Senate. Additionally, he is the CEO and Founder of Causa Consulting, LLC.