Kev
Orkian is one of the UK's most talented, up-and-coming
comedians.
A highly skilled pianist, singer and actor, Kev combines
his unique off-beat humour with sensational performances
on the piano and has been dubbed one of the world's
finest comedy pianists.
Kev started playing the piano at four years old. Music
came naturally to the young Kev - by the time he was
12 he had already composed his first pieces and by 15
had passed all eight piano grades - gaining a Performers
Diploma in Music along the way. At 15, after competing
in many competitions and concerts, Kev decided to complete
his training and move on to performing arts at Brunel
University - earning himself a National Diploma in Performing
Arts and Music in 1994.
As a consummate concert pianist he toured with a variety
of orchestras and appeared at many prestigious venues
including the Sydney Opera House, performing classical
repertoires.
Between 2004 and 2009 Kev made a name for himself in
the cruise ship industry and toured the world with his
Stow Away act visiting all continents, drawing rave reviews
with numerous leading cruise operators along the way.
Kev now spends a large proportion of the year touring
the world with his one-man show, which features an energetic
mix of hilarious stand-up comedy and sensational recitals
on the piano, many of which have been composed by Kev
himself.
2009 saw Kev Orkian's leap onto the UK comedy circuit
with performances at London's Comedy Store and the Jongleurs
chain of comedy clubs at which he regularly receives
encores, standing ovations and rave reviews for the originality
of his act.
In August 2010 Kev Orkian takes his 'Illegal Tour' to
the Edinburgh Fringe, appearing at the Underbelly, in
his what will be his debut appearance at the festival.
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