| Keli Price | |
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Keli Price performing in East Hampton, New York. |
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 30, 1990 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop rock, rock |
| Occupations | Actor, guitarist, musician, model |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | The Orchard |
| Website | keliprice.com |
Keli Price (born June 30, 1990) is an American actor, musician, and model.[1] Price is best known for his starring role as Chris Abeley in the teen hit film The Clique, executive produced by Tyra Banks. He is also known for his role as Bobby Love on Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band television movie Battle of the Bands.
Price's single entitled "Move My Way," was released to radio and iTunes on November 3, 2009. Price's album of the same name came out in December 2009.[2]
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Price was born in Manhattan, New York. A few years later, he and his family moved to Jericho, Long Island. He has a younger brother, Nikko, who is also an actor and musician.[3] Price says he and his brother are extremely close.[1] Price is a singer and songwriter, who also plays the drums, piano, acoustic and electric guitar.[1] Price's father, Jeffrey, performed with a rock band from New York and used to have his own recording studio.[1] As Price states: "I pretty much grew up in this environment where I was always surrounded by music and performing...because my dad was a musician."[1]
His education included attending the Long Island High School for the Arts, where he was involved in both the acting and music programs.
Some of Price's role models include actor Leonardo DiCaprio: "I think he is a great actor, and a lot of the films he has done have inspired me."[1]
At the age of four, Price entered the modeling industry, and has since worked for companies which include Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, Sean John, H&M, Nike, Cole Haan, Tommy Hilfiger, and Macy's. Price also appeared on the cover of the New York Times Magazine and with Nelly on a nationwide campaign for Reebok.[4]
In 2005, he starred in the independent movie Bug Boy, in which he played Danny, an aspiring jockey who has to cope with his mother's alcohol addiction while caring for his little brother. The film was directed by the well-known photographer, Ken Regan, and features a soundtrack with personal courtesies of Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones.[4] Price also starred in the Nickelodeon mockumentary TV series The Naked Brothers Band, created by Polly Draper. He plays Bobby Love, a deceitful British rocker who wins the heart of Nat's girlfriend, Rosalina (Allie DiMeco). "He's a faux British rocker who's really a surfer dude from San Diego" stated Price.[4][5]
In March 2008, Price signed with Strong Management for acting. In late 2008, Price became a teen sensation in the hit Warner Bros. film The Clique,directed by Michael Lembeck. He starred as the heartthrob, Chris Abeley, a handsome high school student whom Massie Block and her clique have a crush on. The film is based on the bestselling novel of the same name, by Lisi Harrison. In July 2009, Price filmed another feature film called One Fall, which is due out in 2010.[6] In August 2009, he signed with The Orchard.[2]
In June 2010, Price was named BMI Young Songwriter of the Year, and was subsequently inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He also received the Abe Olman Publisher's Award for Excellence in Songwriting.
Recorded in Electric Lady Studios, where legends such as Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, and Peter Frampton have made history, Price's first album, entitled "Move My Way", is set to drop in early December, 2009.[7] The album will feature co-writes with various artists including Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, and the well-known musician/producer, Kiyanu Kim, who toured with Gwen Stefani. In addition, Price has collaborated with Robbie Nevil, best known for his hit single "C'est La Vie", and soundtrack for the High School Musical series.[6]
The album features a variety of pop rock songs, two of which have been released to MySpace and have already become favorites. His single and album namesake, "Move My Way," is a pop ballad which features his winsome vocals. In addition, "She's Perfect" is an upbeat pop song praising a girl whom Price admires.[2]
The "Move My Way" music video was completed in August 2009, and was released with the "Move My Way" single in November 2009.
| Year | Film/TV series | Role | Genre |
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| 2005 | Bug Boy | Danny | Independent drama |
| 2007 | Star and Stella Save the World | Justin | Comedy |
| 2007 | The Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands | Bobby Love | Rock-Mockumentary |
| 2008 | The Clique | Chris Abeley | Comedy |
| 2009 | One Fall | Josh | Drama |