Justin Vivian Bond
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Justin Vivian Bond (born May 9, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Described as "the best cabaret artist of [their] generation"[1] and a "tornado of art and activism",[2] they[lower-alpha 1] first achieved prominence under the pseudonym of Kiki DuRane in the stage duo Kiki and Herb, an act born out of a collaboration with long-time co-star Kenny Mellman. With a musical voice self-described as "kind of woody and full with a lot of vibration",[3] Bond is a Tony-nominated (2007) performer who has received GLAAD (2000), Obie (2001), Bessie (2004), Ethyl (2007), and a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grants to Artists (2012) awards. Bond is transgender.[4]
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Background information | |
Born | (1963-05-09) May 9, 1963 (age 61) Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative, cabaret |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
Years active | 1989–present |
Website | justinbond |