Kiril Jacob Kulish (born February 16, 1994) is an American actor, singer and dancer who is best known for portraying the title role in the original American production of Billy Elliot the Musical, which earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, making him one of the youngest winners of the award.
[7] Kiril Kulish won first place in Latin Ballroom at the USA National Dance Championships in 2006 and 2007.
At a press launch in New York on April 22, 2008, it was announced that Kulish would be one of three boys to play the title role in the original Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical, along with David Álvarez and Trent Kowalik.
[13] Film: Sonata (Pre-Production) Landon Goldberg Crossing Young Andrei Damaged Brad Choreographer Chasing Mem’ries Musical at the Geffen Playhouse starring Tyne Daly and Robert Forster Television: Dancing with the Stars Pro HBO Anthology Series Secret Service Style Agent-Co Star The 63rd Annual Tony Awards Himself Good Morning America Himself NBC Sports Special Himself ABC The View Billy Elliot ABC Live with Regis and Kelly Himself ABC Live with Regis and Michael Himself CBS Morning Show Himself ABC Daytime Salutes BC/EFA Himself (Full List Available upon request) Theater/Performance: “Baz — A Musical Tour de Force” Las Vegas (Baz Lehrman show) In late 2009, Kulish performed the lead role in the ballet The Nutcracker.
On October 27, 2012, Kiril performed alongside Jon Secada, Debbie Gravitte, Liz Callaway, and a host of award-winning singers from around the world in Loving the Silent Tears: A New Musical at the Shrine Theater in Los Angeles.