| Name | Kiril Kulish |
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| Birthdate | February 16, 1994 |
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| Birthplace | San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Yearsactive | 2008–present |
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| Occupation | Actor, dancer, singer |
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Kiril Kulish (born February 16, 1994) is an American actor, dancer, and singer, who is best known as being one of the original Billys in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Early life
Kulish was born in
San Diego,
California on February 16, 1994. His family is of Ukrainian descent, and he grew up speaking
Russian and
Ukrainian, as well as
English. He started ballet at the age of five and is also a concert pianist. He was the overall Junior division winner of the America Grand Prix International World Ballet Competition in 2007, and the overall winner in the Pre-Competitive division in 2006.
He was the youngest male dancer admitted to the San Diego Academy of Ballet Junior Company.
Billy Elliot the Musical
Kulish was announced as one of three boys to play the title role in the original Broadway production of
Billy Elliot at a press launch in New York on April 22, 2008.
David Ã?lvarez and
Trent Kowalik would also be playing Billy. Kulish performed in the musical's first preview performance on October 1, 2008.
On June 7, 2009, Kiril, along with Trent Kowalik and David Ã?lvarez, won for the Tony Award for best actor in a musical. In all, Billy Elliot was nominated for 15 Tony Awards, and won 10, including Best Musical and Best Book.
Kulish had his last performance on Saturday October 3, 2009.
Other work
In late 2009, Kulish performed the lead role in the ballet
The Nutcracker.
In 2010, Kiril also attended the ballroom championship at USA Dance Southwest Regional Championship in Long Beach, CA
Currently
Kiril resides in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and studies at the American Ballet Theatre.
References
External links
Official Website
Internet Broadway Database listing
Kiril Kulish Biography
Category:1994 births
Category:Living people
Category:American child actors
Category:American stage actors
Category:American people of Ukrainian descent
Category:People from San Diego, California
Category:Tony Award winners
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