Born in Alexandria Egypt, Regi has lived in Italy, Zimbabwe, Zaire and South Africa.

She studied at the Johannesburg Art Foundation under the guidance of Bill Ainslie (1979-1983). Completed her Matric in 1984 and enrolled as a Fine Art student at UNISA in 1985 achieving a B.A.F.A. in 1989. 

The title of her dissertation was: THE UNCONSCIOUS AS A MEDIUM TOWARDS INTUITIVE INSIGHT AND CREATIVITY. 

Bardavid attended Joyce Leonard’s discussion group between 1987-1993. In 1984 and 1989 she was a merit award winner for the New Signature competitions.1994 and 1995 received the Kempton Park Awards.1994 the Bertrams African Award.was a finalist at the Brett Kebble Awards in 2003.

Her first solo show was held at the Karen Mckerron Gallery in April 1990.