Biography
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Adrian Kali Turner is a young actor, singer, dancer, writer and entrepreneur. He was born in 1997 in Takoma Park, Md. Adrian currently lives in Los Angeles, Ca, and attends Connections Academy.
Adrian started acting at the tender age of 4, when he landed the lead role in a pre-school play. In July 2006, Adrian attended the Actors, Models and Talent Competition in Orlando, Florida, where he earned top awards for Monologue and Commercial competitions. Adrian shone among the contestants and earned recognition as finalist for the Best Overall Child Actor award.
Adrian is a current member of both the SAG and AFTRA actor unions. His list of credits include: iCarly, Yo Gabba Gabba, Chuck, Lincoln Heights, Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards, Numb3rs, Flash Forward, and Disney's 3 Minute Game Show. In addition, Adrian had a pivotal role in the Hollywood/Bollywood blockbuster, My Name is Khan. Adrian is an avid comic book reader. He realized his dream acting-job of portraying a comic book character when he was cast as Duane in the hit AMC zombie-drama, The Walking Dead.
In Summer 2011, look for Adrian in the feature film Bad Teacher, which stars Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal.
At age 4, Adrian became a member of the Norbeck Community Church Choir and has been singing ever since. He is the 4th member of the teen, singing group, Boyz Crew. Adrian writes and performs for the Agape International Youth Choir. As a member of the Choir, Adrian Kali sang for President Obama's Inauguration: Neighborhood Ball and appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and Larry King Live. Adrian Kali has performed alongside, Will.i.am, Jason Mraz, Donna Summer and Jamie Foxx.
Adrian also uses his voice to promote humanity and peace as follows:
Peace in our Hearts CD Project The brainchild of Ms. Hanalea, this project focuses on promoting universal peace. The title song features a rap that was written and performed by Adrian.
I Want Peace--the World's First Portal to Peace Organization Adrian performed onstage with singer, songwriter and international activist, Fred Nassiri.
Adrian is a competitive dancer as a member of the Elevate Studio's Competitive Hip-Hop Dance Team.
Adrian loves to write. He has written a number of poems, raps, and short stories. Currently, Adrian is a regular writer and performer with the OMG-TV Live teen sketch comedy group. Adrian has also written and produced a short film entitled, "My Bad."
Adrian uses his talents to inspire youth and help make the world a better place. He is actively involved in the following:
US Forestry Campaign Adrian is part of a National campaign focusing on children's health, and national forests. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage Children and their parents to Re-connect with Nature. The campaign is in its 2 year.
Youth Speaker On a regular basis. Adrian volunteers his time as speaker and coach for young, aspiring artists and their families. Adrian commits two weeks of each year to attend a talent convention, where he offers words of encouragement and reality to young kids, from a kid's perspective.
Adrian often addresses youth and youth issues. He recently served as a graduation speaker for a Title I school located in Decatur, Georgia. Adrian worked with the School's administrators to draft a speech that would address kid issues (school, bullying, and parents) from a kid's perspective.
Comics are Cool for Boys LLC Fueled by just how his love for comics turned him into an avid reader and communicator, Adrian, along with his parents, formed an LLC that seeks to encourage reading and communicating among boys of color. Using comics as the medium, Adrian hopes to encourage boys of color and economically disadvantage boys to read more. Adrian hopes that this will help boys unleash their inner creativity.
Adrian and a schoolmate, Nikolas Stow, formed a company named, Epic Apps Forever (later renamed The TechIt). Adrian is the Chief Operating Office of this company, which creates iPhone and iPad apps.
Adrian is on a mission to help increase awareness about child slavery.
Adrian started acting at the tender age of 4, when he landed the lead role in a pre-school play. In July 2006, Adrian attended the Actors, Models and Talent Competition in Orlando, Florida, where he earned top awards for Monologue and Commercial competitions. Adrian shone among the contestants and earned recognition as finalist for the Best Overall Child Actor award.
Adrian is a current member of both the SAG and AFTRA actor unions. His list of credits include: iCarly, Yo Gabba Gabba, Chuck, Lincoln Heights, Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards, Numb3rs, Flash Forward, and Disney's 3 Minute Game Show. In addition, Adrian had a pivotal role in the Hollywood/Bollywood blockbuster, My Name is Khan. Adrian is an avid comic book reader. He realized his dream acting-job of portraying a comic book character when he was cast as Duane in the hit AMC zombie-drama, The Walking Dead.
In Summer 2011, look for Adrian in the feature film Bad Teacher, which stars Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segal.
At age 4, Adrian became a member of the Norbeck Community Church Choir and has been singing ever since. He is the 4th member of the teen, singing group, Boyz Crew. Adrian writes and performs for the Agape International Youth Choir. As a member of the Choir, Adrian Kali sang for President Obama's Inauguration: Neighborhood Ball and appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and Larry King Live. Adrian Kali has performed alongside, Will.i.am, Jason Mraz, Donna Summer and Jamie Foxx.
Adrian also uses his voice to promote humanity and peace as follows:
Peace in our Hearts CD Project The brainchild of Ms. Hanalea, this project focuses on promoting universal peace. The title song features a rap that was written and performed by Adrian.
I Want Peace--the World's First Portal to Peace Organization Adrian performed onstage with singer, songwriter and international activist, Fred Nassiri.
Adrian is a competitive dancer as a member of the Elevate Studio's Competitive Hip-Hop Dance Team.
Adrian loves to write. He has written a number of poems, raps, and short stories. Currently, Adrian is a regular writer and performer with the OMG-TV Live teen sketch comedy group. Adrian has also written and produced a short film entitled, "My Bad."
Adrian uses his talents to inspire youth and help make the world a better place. He is actively involved in the following:
US Forestry Campaign Adrian is part of a National campaign focusing on children's health, and national forests. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage Children and their parents to Re-connect with Nature. The campaign is in its 2 year.
Youth Speaker On a regular basis. Adrian volunteers his time as speaker and coach for young, aspiring artists and their families. Adrian commits two weeks of each year to attend a talent convention, where he offers words of encouragement and reality to young kids, from a kid's perspective.
Adrian often addresses youth and youth issues. He recently served as a graduation speaker for a Title I school located in Decatur, Georgia. Adrian worked with the School's administrators to draft a speech that would address kid issues (school, bullying, and parents) from a kid's perspective.
Comics are Cool for Boys LLC Fueled by just how his love for comics turned him into an avid reader and communicator, Adrian, along with his parents, formed an LLC that seeks to encourage reading and communicating among boys of color. Using comics as the medium, Adrian hopes to encourage boys of color and economically disadvantage boys to read more. Adrian hopes that this will help boys unleash their inner creativity.
Adrian and a schoolmate, Nikolas Stow, formed a company named, Epic Apps Forever (later renamed The TechIt). Adrian is the Chief Operating Office of this company, which creates iPhone and iPad apps.
Adrian is on a mission to help increase awareness about child slavery.
Trivia
In 2006, Kali participated in the Georgia State Science Olympiad and won First Place in Human Anatomy.
Is cousin of Pulitizer Prize-winning playwright, Charles Fuller.
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