Biog

Australian born Singer/Comedienne/Dancer/Actress and Writer Kelly O’Brien has been entertaining professionally for over 20 years.

Kelly first began singing Country at the age of 14. Two years later she was crowned ‘South Australian Country Vocalist of the Year’ and ‘Best New Talent’ at the famous pan-Australian Gympie Muster country festival- securing Kelly her first recording contract. This led to endless exposure- as one of Australia’s youngest Country singers

Kelly’s first national television appearance was on the talent show New Faces. Regular TV performances then included spots on Good Morning Australia, Carols in the Domain, Cartoon Network, Living with Style and Home and Away.

Kelly’s biggest break however came when she made it to the final 12 in POPSTARS 2 on Australian national TV.

TV advertisements include featured roles for Nestlé, British Airways and 7-UP (directed by X-men’s Bryan Singer).

In February 2002, Kelly was offered a lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webbers hit musical Starlight Express, in Germany. This consequently led to a record contract with Zyx music and the release of the hit single ‘Crucified’. Other theatre credits have included ensemble roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Tonight’s the night.

Since arriving in London five years ago, Kelly has worked extensively as a freelance singer. She also works frequently on Television. In 2008 X-factor performing with Diana Vickers, and several TV commercials, including Gok Wan’s- How to Look Good Naked, Miss Naked Beauty and ITV Netplay Bingo.

Early in 2008 she launched a successful Dolly Parton tribute show.

Her greatest achievement to date however, is the publication and release of her first book called ‘HELP! I can’t see my foo foo…'