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Michael Takiff

Michael Takiff
EMAIL: mtakiff@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://www.michaeltakiff.com/
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR COLOR: Gray

VIDEO LINKS (IF ANY): https://youtu.be/EeRkhUYgAUQ

VOCAL RANGE: (IF ANY): Baritone

BIOGRAPHY:
Trained as an actor, dancer, and classical singer, Yale grad Michael Takiff spent ten years touring the country as a stand-up comic. He is author/performer of two works of solo theater: Jews, God, and History (Not Necessarily in That Order), recently produced at The Flea in NYC, and Black Tie: A Son’s Journey through the Death and Life of His Father, both directed by Tony nominee Brian Lane Green. Michael has authored numerous books, including A Complicated Man: The Life of Bill Clinton as Told by Those Who Know Him (Yale University Press) and Brave Men, Gentle Heroes: American Fathers and Sons in World War II and Vietnam (Wm. Morrow).

EDUCATION / TRAINING:
B.A., Yale University (cum laude with distinction in History) HB Studios International Dance Studio, Steps, Bridge for Dance Private Vocal Training

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Classical Singing, Sightsinging, Stand-up Comedy, Accents (German, French, Upper Class British), Jazz Dance, Ballroom Dance, Voiceovers, Writing (Published Author of History Books and Political Op-Eds)

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