Biografie
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Jahre aktiv
2011 – heute (14 Jahre)
Identical twins Camille and Kennerly Kitt are multi-talented professional duet harpists and actresses.
Known as the “Harp Twins”, Camille and Kennerly perform internationally as a dynamic acoustic and electric
rock/pop/contemporary Harp Duo. Their remarkable talent has even caught the eye of Hollywood producers.
Camille and Kennerly appear in 3 feature films in 2011 and 2012, two of which feature the twins performing
on their harps.
Acting:
Camille and Kennerly landed their first co-starring feature film roles as “Creeporia” in the family-friendly
comedy-horror CREEPORIA. CREEPORIA’s writer/director is Emmy-nominated, Hollywood veteran, John Semper Jr. –
known especially for animated tv series such as Spiderman, The Jetsons, Scooby Doo, The Pink Panther,
Alvin and the Chipmunks, etc. CREEPORIA is scheduled for release in 2012. The Kitt twins made their Hollywood
film debut as the “Merry Christian Twins” in the feature film POLITICS OF LOVE as actors, soundtrack writers and
soundtrack performers (harp and vocal). POLITICS OF LOVE was directed by William Dear (Angels in the Outfield,
The Perfect Game) and stars Ruby Dee (American Gangster), Loretta Devine (Jumping the Broom, Crash), Gerry Bednob
(40 Year Old Virgin), Brian White (Stomp the Yard), and Bollywood superstar Mallika Sherawat.
POLITICS OF LOVE was picked up for US theatrical distribution by Codeblack and released in US theaters, Fall, 2011,
followed by VOD, DVD, and world-wide distribution. Additionally, Camille and Kennerly had roles as “The Marcelli Twins”
in the dark teen comedy BLACKTINO – directed/written by Aaron Burns, produced by Elizabeth Avellan (Sin City, Predators,
Machete), and starring Danny Trejo (Machete), Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar), Daryl Sabara (Spy Kids), and Jeff Fahey (“Lost”). BLACKTINO premiered at The Paramount Theater on opening night of the 2011 SXSW (South by Southwest) Film Festival in Austin, TX.
Camille and Kennerly recently appeared in a national US commercial for the new Toshiba "Thrive" Tablet, airing late Summer
and Fall 2011. The twins also had principle roles in TV commercials for Chupa Chups lollypops which aired for two years on
national television in Japan, as well as on-line.
The Kitt twins made their professional musical theater debut as “The Geminae” in the musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to the Forum by award-winning, professional theatre company: Theatre Nebula. Among numerous short film roles,
Camille and Kennerly had lead roles in Nitestar Production’s entry into the Chicago 48 Hour Film Project: “Inside America,
” a Mockumentary (comedic mock documentary) about discrimination. The twins also co-starred in a graduate student thesis
sci-fi film, “The End of Lost Beginnings,” funded by the Gary Marshall Grant at Northwestern University and filmed in the
Michigan Historical Museum. As models, Camille and Kennerly have done commercial photos for several new clothing lines, and
for three consecutive years, Camille and Kennerly were cast as live runway models for Seventeen Magazine/JC Penney at
“Rock Your Prom” fashion events.
Fun Fact: Camille and Kennerly were profiled on a 1-hour special on Discovery Health TV Channel as “America’s Most Identical
Female Twins.”
Harp Duo:
Camille and Kennerly have a passion and flair for arranging and performing contemporary music for Harp Duet. The Harp Twins
perform on identical statuesque 6ft 3in (1.9m) Concert Grand Harps as well as identical sleek and modern ebony Electric
Harps. The twins were trained classically but their true love and passion is playing rock, pop, hip-hop, metal, country,
New Age, jazz, alternative, and crossover genres. Camille and Kennerly are known for their remarkable duet harp arrangements
of songs by artists such as Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Taylor Swift, U2, Guns N' Roses, Journey, Rihanna,
Coldplay, Johnny Cash, OutKast, The Beatles, P!nk, Britney Spears, Deep Purple, Elton John, The Smiths, Joy Division, Enya,
and many more. The twins also arrange and perform a jukebox of Broadway and Movie Soundtrack hits. In addition to being
prolific arrangers, Camille and Kennerly compose and perform their own original pieces for Harp Duet.
The Harp Twins perform together as featured artists for public, private, philanthropic, academic, corporate, and political
events. Camille and Kennerly were featured musicians at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration, playing for three
events over two days, including a dinner where President Barack Obama was the speaker. Camille and Kennerly also performed
for United States Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's retirement banquet. Other notable duet harp performances include a
luncheon where former First Lady Laura Bush was the featured speaker and a dinner event with former Vice President Cheney as
the special guest.
Fun Fact: Camille and Kennerly began posting Harp Duet music videos and Sign Language interpretation music videos on YouTube
several years ago. The twins have since acquired over 1 million total views on their videos in addition to amassing a large
world-wide following of their music.
Special Interests:
Camille and Kennerly are Third Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do and were Tae Kwon Do instructors for 6 years. The twins are
also "Distinguished Experts" in rifle marksmanship. Additionally, Camille and Kennerly have been volunteer companions for
special needs children, teens, and young adults for over 10 years. The twins know sign language and volunteered for over
6 years at a monthly Deaf/HOH (Hard-of-Hearing) social gathering. Camille and Kennerly began making cover American Sign
Language (ASL/PSE) music videos and have gained a large Deaf/HOH following online. Camille and Kennerly’s Sign Language
cover videos have also been used widely for academic teaching and Interpreter training purposes.
Academic:
Camille and Kennerly graduated “Summa Cum Laude” (with highest honors) from the prestigious Conservatory of Music at Wheaton
College, both with a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance. They were on the Dean’s list and earned straight As.
On many occasions, the Kitt twins performed as featured artists on their harps with several of the Conservatory's music
ensembles. Prior to transferring to the Conservatory, Camille and Kennerly were in the music studies program at College of
DuPage for two years. While at COD they were in the Honors Scholar Program, inducted into the National Honor Society Phi
Theta Kappa, published authors in the academic journal Essai, held a 4.0 out of 4.0 GPA, and were faculty nominated scholars
for both years – representing their college at several state-wide events.
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