Karen Lee Orzolek (born November 22, 1978), better known by her stage name Karen O, is the vocalist for the New York rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Karen O's mother is Korean and her father is Polish. Karen O was born in South Korea, but eventually moved to America. She grew up in Englewood, New Jersey, and attended Oberlin College, but transferred to Tisch School of the Arts, which belongs to New York University. Karen is now based in Los Angeles.
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Karen Lee Orzolek (born November 22, 1978), better known by her stage name Karen O, is the vocalist for the New York rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Karen O's mother is Korean and her father is Polish. Karen O was born in South Korea, but eventually moved to America. She grew up in Englewood, New Jersey, and attended Oberlin College, but transferred to Tisch School of the Arts, which belongs to New York University. Karen is now based in Los Angeles.
Karen O has been noted for her sense of fashion, wearing ostentatious outfits made by her friend, fashion designer Christian Joy. In the early days of the band, she became well known for her outrageous antics during live shows.
Playboy had made an offer to pose on their cover. Karen O said on the subject, "I was approached but I said, 'No'. Who knows though? Maybe I'll do it in the future, but now doesn't seem to be the right time." Since then, however, Karen stated in an interview with Associated Press magazine that she has changed her mind on...
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