Funny In Failure

#274: Charlene Kaye - Being Cool


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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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