Karen O is a pseudonym of
Karen Lee Orzolek (b. 22 Nov 1978 in South Korea), lead vocalist with the
Yeah Yeah Yeahs and
Karen O and the Kids. Her mother is Korean and father is Polish. She grew up in New Jersey, went to Dwight-Englewood high school, and attended Oberlin College, but transferred to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Orzolek has been noted for her sense of fashion. All of her costumes are designed by fashion designer and friend
Christian Joy. She is also well known for her outrageous antics during live shows. She is known to often spit water or beer,…
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