User:Keith Junior

Biography
Keith Junior was born Kansas City, Mo. He was the youngest of 9 kids ( Jamie, Lynn, Tracy,step brother and sister James, Herbie, ,Renee, Edgar,Vanessa) to Edgar and Ivy Lee. Keith grew up playing several sports including baseball, basketball, wrestling, football, bowling and track. Keith develop a taste for music and joined the high school where he played the trombone and tuba. During school Keith was a pretty good at the books as well. He received awards from Junior Achievement and Who's who in America and was a accepted into Upward Bound. Because of this program by the time he graduated from high school at 17 yrs old he had already earn 4 college credits. Keith received a full ride scholarship to Cloud County Community College for track. While in college Keith was accepted an internship to the Walt Disney World College Program in Orlando Florida.

Florida was where Keith got bit by the entertainment bug. Keith had developed into a multi-faceted individual who is talented in more ways than one. He begin work in the entertainment department at the Walt Disney World Co. Keith’s natural performing abilities gain him recognition among upper management and he received the highest achievement award for performance excellent. While breaking ground as a performer at Disney Keith, also was involved in a MTV’s television show called Reebok City Jam. It was a hip-hop exercise dance show. He filmed for two seasons. Keith was soon slated to play the role of Derango. The series centers on a group of human-like reptile creatures that sing in a music group. In this role Keith’s character was the charismatic, comedic, high-energy drummer of the group. A totally of 27 episode was filmed on location in St. Petersburg Fl.

After completing a full-season of filming, In 1993 Keith met and worked with Johnny Wright who manages recording acts such as Janet Jackson, Ciara and Justin Timberlake. This is where Keith accelerated his career. Keith choreographed dance moves for top selling multi-platinum acts such as: Backstreet Boys (Jive Records), Aaron Carter (Jive Records), and Blaque (Jive Records) just to name a few. He later went to tour all across the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, and South America. He also choreographed opening performances for Brittney Spears and Nysnc. Back in Orlando his career was on fire as he quickly became Orlando’s hottest sought after choreographer. With the decision to broaden his talents, Keith took on the position of Artistic Director for Big 3 records and became the creative driving force behind the creation and development of a half-a-million dollar star studded show, for the Prince of Monaco in Monte Carlo, France. While working at Big 3 records Keith was able to tap in on his musical abilities as well. Keith wrote, produced and recorded two songs for recording artists Mpress. The group toured the country gaining popularity and a steady fan base.

Keith continued driving and pushing his way up the latter of success. Keith landed a contract through Big 3 records to conceptualize and developed shows that themed one month at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. The show got such great reviews it was picked up by the MGM Grand hotel the following month. His tasks included overall design, lightning design, show order, costumes, and set pieces.

Since moving to Los Angles mid 2001 Keith continues his momentum within the entertainment industry as a producer, dancer, actor, video editor and graphic design artist. Keith has appeared in commercials, television, stage shows, and films such as “You Got Served”(Sony/Columbia Pictures), “Through a Child Eye” stage. double-role “Bow Wow” music video and “America’s Got Talent” (NBC). He has co-directed several music videos alongside industry veteran and long time friend director Lionel Martin whose credit includes Jill Scott, Michael Bolton, N Sync, Boyz II Men just to name a few. Keith will also be seen on the Jeff Dunham show for Comedy Central as a guest choreographer and judge.

Besides being the executive director/owner of Core Video 101 LLC (National Dance Convention). Keith is currently working on producing film and television projects.