[7][8][9] Kaye first discovered spoken word poetry at seventeen years old while attending the Student Diversity Leadership Conference.
[1] The two currently act as co-directors of Project VOICE, an organization that partners with schools to bring live poetry performances and workshops to the classroom.
[10] Kaye currently lives in New York City, working as a writer, performer and co-director of Project VOICE.
[3] In summer of 2017, Kaye and Sarah Kay collaborated with Japanese brand Uniqlo to feature lines of their spoken word poetry on t-shirts in a clothing line called, “Poetry Beyond the Page.” It was the first collaboration between Uniqlo and poets.
The piece, chronicling the events of a sold-out show in New York City, highlighted their poetry work, tour schedule, and organization, Project VOICE.
[1] Kaye released his first poetry collection A Light Bulb Symphony in 2011, which covered themes including his family life, ancestry, and stories from his grandfathers.
[17] Date & Time received praise for its exploration of themes related to memory, family, and loneliness.