In the world of downtown cabaret and theater, Justin Vivian Bond is nothing less than an icon.  For more than 30 years, their performances have compelled audiences, initially in small performance spaces and eventually at Carnegie Hall and beyond.  They created their most memorable character while still in their 20’s: a boozy, opinionated, aging lounge singer named Kiki Durane, one half (along with Kenny Mellman) of the beloved musical fictional duo Kiki and Herb. 

Now known as Vivian, they have taught a lot of us about the trans world, through performance, activism, humor, anger, wisdom…all of it.

In the world of downtown cabaret and theater, Justin Vivian Bond is nothing less than an icon.  For more than 30 years, their performances have compelled audiences, initially in small performance spaces and eventually at Carnegie Hall and beyond.  They created their most memorable character while still in their 20’s: a boozy, opinionated, aging lounge singer named Kiki Durane, one half (along with Kenny Mellman) of the beloved musical fictional duo Kiki and Herb. 
Now known as Vivian, they have taught a lot of us about the trans world, through performance, activism, humor, anger, wisdom…all of it.

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin explores the journey to success and professional fulfillment. These are the stories of obstacles overcome, periods of doubt, plan B's and pushing through to follow one’s passion and realize a dream. My guests will include musician/actor/activist Steven Van Zandt, musician John Pizzarelli, broadcaster Bob Costas, the creators of the TV show Friends, Marta Kauffman and David Crane and more.  Join us for the journey.

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin explores the journey to success and professional fulfillment. These are the stories of obstacles overcome, periods of doubt, plan B's and pushing through to follow one’s passion and realize a dream. My guests will include musician/actor/activist Steven Van Zandt, musician John Pizzarelli, broadcaster Bob Costas, the creators of the TV show Friends, Marta Kauffman and David Crane and more.  Join us for the journey.

Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin

"Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin" explores the journey to success and professional fulfillment. These are the stories of obstacles overcome, periods of doubt, plan B's and pushing through to follow one’s passion and realize a dream. 

My guests for the initial episodes include musician/actor/activist Steven Van Zandt, musician John Pizzarelli, broadcaster Bob Costas and the creators of the TV show Friends, Marta Kauffman and David Crane. 

"Before The Cheering Started with Budd Mishkin." Join us for the journey.

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