Chemda
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Chemda Khalili is a New York
-based singer-songwriter
. She was born to an Iraq
i mother and Iran
ian father of Jewish descent in Tel Aviv
, Israel
.
In 1995, Chemda made her first professional recording appearance on reggae musician Dr. Israel's second album. In 1996, she toured as the lead singer and choreographer for the dance group Mighty Dub Katz, appearing on Canada's Much Music. During that same year Chemda was the vocalist of the hit song "Where Did Your Love Go" by Rhythm 544. Between 1997 and 1999, Chemda received some airplay (under the name Caprice) on radio station WKTU
with "There Goes Your Heart". She also sung with comedian Jeffrey Ross
in an appearance on Comedy Central
.
Chemda worked with Rhys Fulber
(formerly of Front Line Assembly
), where she worked on the 2002 self titled album Conjure One
. Chemda sings on four of Conjure Ones tracks, and she co-wrote two of the songs (one of which was licensed to ESPN
and played on its year-end sports program in early 2002, the other licensed to EA Sports
for FIFA 2002. That same track, "Redemption", was remixed by Max Graham
and has been distributed on several records. Chemda completed a United States and Canadian tour as the solo vocalist for Conjure One.
In the spring of 2006, Chemda toured with Dreadtone International in Europe.
, a standup comedian and comedic author, she is the co-host of the Keith and The Girl
talk show, a top-ranking podcast
since 2005. Chemda's website features "Surrender", a single that (according the website) is still a work in progress and is free to download. This song was featured on the first episode of Keith and the Girl. On Episode 689 of Keith and the Girl, Chemda stated that she did have musical projects in the future in mind, including a solo career.
Chemda starred in the Gypsy Rock musical Viva Patshiva! from March to May 2009. Due to its success, another production on a larger scale is in the works. Chemda has mentioned on Keith and The Girl that she has seen a script of the new production and that the changes and additions are exciting, including a more well-rounded arc for her character, Zazu. Additionally, Chemda became romantically involved with co-star, and now-girlfriend, Lauren Hennessy (Paprika in the show).
As half of the dynamic talk show host duo, Keith and The Girl, Chemda recently released a CD of prank phone calls named, Clowned By The Girl.
In addition, Chemda and co-host, Keith Malley released in March 2010 a relationship book entitled, What Do We Do Now?
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
-based singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. She was born to an Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
i mother and Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian father of Jewish descent in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
In 1995, Chemda made her first professional recording appearance on reggae musician Dr. Israel's second album. In 1996, she toured as the lead singer and choreographer for the dance group Mighty Dub Katz, appearing on Canada's Much Music. During that same year Chemda was the vocalist of the hit song "Where Did Your Love Go" by Rhythm 544. Between 1997 and 1999, Chemda received some airplay (under the name Caprice) on radio station WKTU
WKTU
WKTU is a radio station based in New York City that plays an upbeat, gold-based CHR format. The station's broadcast transmitter is located on the top of the Empire State Building and its city of license is Lake Success, New York, with offices formerly in the "Newport" section of Jersey City, New...
with "There Goes Your Heart". She also sung with comedian Jeffrey Ross
Jeffrey Ross
Jeff Ross is an American stand-up comedian, insult comic, actor, director and author.-Early life:...
in an appearance on Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
.
Chemda worked with Rhys Fulber
Rhys Fulber
Nowell Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He was a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium along with Bill Leeb, and now records on his own under the name Conjure One.- Biography :...
(formerly of Front Line Assembly
Front Line Assembly
Front Line Assembly is a Canadian electro-industrial band formed by Bill Leeb in 1986 after leaving Skinny Puppy. Influenced by early Industrial acts such as Cabaret Voltaire, Portion Control, D.A.F., Test Dept, SPK, and Severed Heads, FLA has developed its own unique sound while combining...
), where she worked on the 2002 self titled album Conjure One
Conjure One
Conjure One is a Canadian electronic music project, headed by Rhys Fulber, better known as a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium, as well as other musical groups alongside Bill Leeb.-History:...
. Chemda sings on four of Conjure Ones tracks, and she co-wrote two of the songs (one of which was licensed to ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and played on its year-end sports program in early 2002, the other licensed to EA Sports
EA Sports
EA Sports is a brand of Electronic Arts that creates and develops sports video games. Formerly a marketing gimmick of Electronic Arts, in which they tried to mimic real-life sports networks by calling themselves "EA Sports Network" with pictures or endorsements of real commentators such as John...
for FIFA 2002. That same track, "Redemption", was remixed by Max Graham
Max Graham
Max Graham is a Canadian DJ, composer and producer who manages to transcend genres while producing international hits in the dance music scene. He is most famous for his hits “Sun in the Winter” and “Nothing Else Matters”, His Cycles CD Series/Radio show as well as his remix of the classic song...
and has been distributed on several records. Chemda completed a United States and Canadian tour as the solo vocalist for Conjure One.
Keith and The Girl
With her ex-boyfriend Keith MalleyKeith Malley
Keith Malley is an American stand-up comedian and podcaster who founded the Keith and The Girl podcast.-Stand-up comedy:Each year, Malley performs a stand-up comedy show. His comedy routine includes topics such as his relationship with his father, his upbringing in rural Pennsylvania, and his jobs...
, a standup comedian and comedic author, she is the co-host of the Keith and The Girl
Keith and The Girl
Keith and The Girl, abbreviated as KATG, is a popular comedy podcast that began on March 7, 2005. It is hosted by comedian Keith Malley and singer Chemda Khalili in Queens, New York. Chemda is of Persian descent whilst Keith's exact origins are unknown, but believed to be eastern European...
talk show, a top-ranking podcast
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
since 2005. Chemda's website features "Surrender", a single that (according the website) is still a work in progress and is free to download. This song was featured on the first episode of Keith and the Girl. On Episode 689 of Keith and the Girl, Chemda stated that she did have musical projects in the future in mind, including a solo career.
Chemda starred in the Gypsy Rock musical Viva Patshiva! from March to May 2009. Due to its success, another production on a larger scale is in the works. Chemda has mentioned on Keith and The Girl that she has seen a script of the new production and that the changes and additions are exciting, including a more well-rounded arc for her character, Zazu. Additionally, Chemda became romantically involved with co-star, and now-girlfriend, Lauren Hennessy (Paprika in the show).
As half of the dynamic talk show host duo, Keith and The Girl, Chemda recently released a CD of prank phone calls named, Clowned By The Girl.
In addition, Chemda and co-host, Keith Malley released in March 2010 a relationship book entitled, What Do We Do Now?
External links
- Official website
- Chemda at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Keith and The Girl