Keram Malicki-Sanchez is a multifaceted individual with a wide range of talents and accomplishments. As an actor, he made his professional debut at the tender age of seven, playing the title role in "Oliver!" in Toronto, and went on to perform in various other productions, including "Mame" and "Evita". His early success led to opportunities in radio dramas for the CBC and music, with his debut album being recorded in South America at the age of fourteen.
As a musician, Keram was the frontman for the band Blue Dog Pict for seven years, releasing three albums and touring across North America. He also had a successful solo music career, releasing two albums, "Box" in 2008 and "Come to Life" in 2014, which featured over 30 musicians, including Beck, Coheed and Cambria, and Alex Lifeson of RUSH.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Keram is also a filmmaker and film composer, having composed music for various films and television shows. He is the executive director of the FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Stories) and founding organizer of VRTO (Toronto's virtual reality meet-up group) and Canada's largest Virtual Reality conference, which he founded in 2015.
As a new media producer and consultant, Keram has been invited to speak at conferences across North America about the future of tech, social media, immersive technology, and the intersection of technology and the arts. He has also curated an international network of content partners and introduced many new artists in the field of spherical, immersive, and interactive narrative to global audiences.
Throughout his career, Keram has received numerous accolades and nominations, including a Dora Mavor Moore Award (Canada's Tony) nomination for his performance in an adaptation of Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper". He has also been praised by critics, with Lenny Stoute of the Toronto Star calling him "a one man cultural blitzkrieg".
Keram's diverse range of talents and interests has earned him a devoted fan base, with his work often being described as "cultish" and provoking a strong reaction from his audience.
