Zoë Tyler

Zoë Tyler (born 7 July 1970) is an English singer, actress, voice coach, West End performer, and reality television show judge. She is also a soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.[1]

Zoe Tyler
Birth nameZoe Tyler
Also known asZoe Kindley
Born (1970-07-07) 7 July 1970
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
GenresAll genres
Occupation(s)Voice coach, performer, singer agent
Instrument(s)Singing
Years active1990–present
Websitezoetylerinternational.com

Early career

Tyler was born in Birmingham and educated at Primrose Hill Secondary School in Kings Norton.[2][3] Tyler's career began when she joined the cast of Les Misérables[4] at the age of 20. She followed by joining the touring cast of Jesus Christ Superstar,[4] followed by the award-winning City of Angels in which she was part of the jazz singing quartet. After a sabbatical from West End musicals Tyler returned and joined the long-running musical Fame[4] as the dance teacher. She also played a part in the soap Doctors which is filmed in Birmingham.

As a recording artist, Tyler has sung on numerous artists' albums, including Michael Ball and Cliff Richard. Tyler also sang back-up vocals for Elton John,[5] Barry Manilow and Donna Summer as well as Rod Stewart,[5] Will Young,[5] k.d. lang and Bonnie Tyler.

Television career

Tyler first appeared on television as an 18 year old singer on the BBC 1 talent show, Bob Says Opportunity Knocks on 3 March 1989. Tyler appeared on BBC One's How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? during the summer and autumn of 2006. The following year she was a judge on the follow-up series Any Dream Will Do.[6]

Tyler joined Loose Women on ITV.[4] in 2007.

In September and October 2008, Tyler was a judge on Hairspray: The School Musical. The next year she then reappeared in Grease: The School Musical. Since April 2009, Tyler has been coaching young contestants on the Disney Channel UK talent show My Camp Rock.[7] She also found the time to make a personal appearance for Top Hat Stage School at "Top Hat at the Palladium" on 18 July 2010, which was a show to raise awareness for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

In December 2011, she was a vocal coach on Daybreak. In 2018, Tyler was a world expert on CBS on the TV talent show The Worlds Best.

References
  1. "Ask the Experts: Zoe". BBC. 24 August 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  2. Graham Young (24 April 2009). "Singing coach Zoe Tyler's looking for talent in Birmingham". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  3. "Zoe's masterclass boosts confidence". Birmingham Mail. 22 April 2008. Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  4. "Zoe Tyler sings Eva Cassidy". ITV. 18 September 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  5. "Barrowman, Ian and Tyler are BBC1 Maria judges". The Stage. 6 June 2006. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  6. "Loose Women star wants X Factor role". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 4 February 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  7. "Top Stories Rock star duo set for reunion". Birmingham Mail. 1 May 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
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