Orange County Ska Sensation: "Bite Me Bambi" Singer Tahlena Chikami

"Bite Me Bambi's" frontwoman Tahlena Chikami joins Deadair Dennis Maler to spill the tea on her journey from child actor in sunny Orange County to ska queen. The musician and actress reveals the struggles of being a child actor, the fight for female voices in music, and how she finally found creative fulfillment in her career.  Tune in for a raw look at the entertainment industry, the unexpected paths life takes, and why a former child star might just be leading the next generation of ska rebels. It's gonna get loud! 🎉 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation! KEEP UP WITH TAHLENA Growing up as a theatre kid in Orange County, California, Tahlena Chikami spent much of the past decade landing roles on film and television, including a number of beloved series like Parks and Recreation and Gilmore Girls. In 2019, however, her IMDB page takes a turn. A year after forming Bite Me Bambi with with ex-pats from a number of Orange County ska titans like Save Ferris and My Superhero, the band had already made the scene. Punchy ska singles backed my memorable music videos gave way to virtual shows during the pandemic and, finally, the band’s debut EP, the fittingly titled, Hurry Up And Wait.  Tahlena’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/this.is.tahlena/?hl=en 💥 UNLEASH YOUR INNER DENNIS🔥🕺 🔗 Follow Dennis | https://linktr.ee/deadairdennis 🌐 Website | https://www.deadairdennis.com/ 🎭 PRESENTED BY BIG COMEDY NETWORK 🎭 🌐 Website | https://www.bigcomedynetwork.com/ 📸 Socials | @ilovebigcomedy 🏆 TEAM🏆 🎤 Creator & Host: Deadair Dennis Maler 🌟 Presented By: Big Comedy Network 🎶 Music: Scott Lester & The Dirty Dottys 🎨 Cover Art: April Richelle 🙌 Special Thanks: Ewan Gotfryd 🏆 Full Credits: https://rb.gy/46rrs AFFILIATE LINK DISCLOSURE Please note, some of the links in the podcast description are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. This helps support our content creation and doesn't result in any additional cost to you. DISCLAIMER In our content, including but not limited to podcasts and streaming series, we may discuss, mention, or review products, services, or companies. This does not imply any form of endorsement or affiliation. We may receive remuneration for mentions or through affiliate links in descriptions, which will be explicitly disclosed. Parts of our content are satirical, intended for entertainment and do not represent our or any discussed entities' views. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names doesn't imply endorsement. The respective trademark owners are not affiliated with, nor do they sponsor or endorse, our content. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY We aim to respect all intellectual property rights. If we've inadvertently used any materials inappropriately, please contact us so we can promptly address the matter.