Zoë Tyler
English singer, actress
Zoë Tyler (born 7 July 1970) is an English singer, actress, voice coach, West End performer, and reality television show judge. She is also a soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Early career
Tyler was born in Birmingham and educated at Primrose Hill Secondary School in Kings Norton. Tyler's career began when she joined the cast of Les Misérables at the age of 20. She followed by joining the touring cast of Jesus Christ Superstar, followed by the award-winning City of Angels in which she was part of the jazz singing quartet. After a sabbatical from West End musicals Tyler returned and joined the long-running musical Fame as the dance teacher. She also played a part in the soap Doctors which is filmed in Birmingham.
As a recording artist, Tyler has sung on numerous artists' albums, including Michael Ball and Cliff Richard. Tyler also sang back-up vocals for Elton John, Barry Manilow and Donna Summer as well as Rod Stewart, Will Young, k.d. lang and Bonnie Tyler.
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