#274: Charlene Kaye - Being Cool

Charlene Kaye is a singer- song writer, musician, comedian and
actor who releases music under the moniker KAYE. She has carved
out a unique path in the entertainment industry, beginning with
her time performing with TEAM STARKID, the viral internet
sensation founded by her University of Michigan classmate, Emmy
award-winning actor Darren Criss. Since then, she has released
multiple albums and opened for Arctic Monkeys, alt-J, St.
Vincent, and Metallica. Rolling Stone Magazine gave Kaye’s 2019
single “Closer Than This” 5/5 stars and hailed her as “a fully
realized pop goddess.”


Charlene’s short-form comedy on Instagram Reels and TikTok is a
phenomenon in and of itself. This spring, she skyrocketed to
viral fame with “Every Taylor Swift Song,” a genius musical
breakdown with 16 million views on Instagram, which incited BBC 1
to interview her on UK national radio. She has since followed it
up with “Every Dua Lipa Song,” “Every Charli XCX song,” and
“Every Chappell Roan Song,” which Chappell herself commented,
“EXACTLYYYY YOU GET IT” with copious heart emojis.


Charlene’s recent expansion into acting and comedy has attracted
a larger following. She made a cameo as herself at Kendall Roy’s
birthday party on HBO's hit series "Succession" and played
synthesizers for Coldplay on Saturday Night Live while dressed as
an alien. Her upcoming role as punk rocker Jade Power in the
movie RON opposite comedy legend Margaret Cho further solidifies
her ascent in the acting world.


Also exciting news, Charlene will be in Melbourne for the comedy
festival with her show ‘Tiger Daughter, Or: How I Brought My
Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame’, so if you’re around check them
out (links below)!


We chat about transitioning to comedy, performing and love of
guitar, her upcoming Melbourne shows, trolls, viral videos,
courage, the magical formula to Taylor Swifts songs, her new
lease on life,  listening to your gut, the reason guitar
sales increase, solo vs being in a band + plenty more!


 


Check Charlene out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlenekaye

Tour dates / Melbourne shows:
https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/charlene-kaye/


Website: https://kayeofficial.com/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiGjJPVzcPOLSg6MX_kw3Lg

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