Alexis Strum
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Alexis Rebecca Strum is an English actress, singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and comedy writer. She currently performs stand-up comedy as 'Denise' and writes sketches for Hat Trick Productions. Prior to her acting career, Alexis was a recording artist, releasing singles in the UK while signed to Warner and Universal Records. She provided guest vocals on Robbie Williams' song "April Fools" and sang on dance records for York, Lange, and Ed Case. She also wrote and recorded a song for Channel 4's 'The Inbetweeners' soundtrack in 2010. Alexis has co-written songs for artists like Kylie Minogue and Rachel Stevens.
Alexis transitioned into acting, appearing in films like 'Will's Diaries' and 'The Keith Lemon Film', TV shows such as BBC3's 'Celebrity Bitchslap News', musicals like 'Over The Rainbow' and 'Snow White', and commercials for brands like M&S and Schweppes. She is building a name for herself in UK comedy as both an actress and writer. Her play 'Hummus' was selected by The Royal Court's 'Young Writer's Festival', and she wrote and co-starred in the short film 'Shoes', which was officially selected for multiple film festivals.
Alexis recently finished production on a second self-penned short film, 'Taking Minutes', and is working on a screenplay adaptation of a successful novel. She still contributes to TV soundtracks, writing and recording tracks for shows like Channel 4's 'The Inbetweeners' and ITV's 'Vital Signs'.
She has received positive reviews for her theatre performances, including 'It Started with a Touch' and 'A Season Before The Tragedy of Macbeth'.
Career[edit]
Pre-contract[edit]
Strum was born and raised in an Orthodox Jewish family in Chingford, Essex. At age 14, she was discovered by Carole White and began a brief career as a fashion and beauty model. She soon discovered her love for music and began writing and performing her own poetry, becoming the youngest UK Farrago Slam Poetry champion at age 17.
Alexis formed several local bands before experimenting with computer-aided production. She studied English at King's College London, gaining a First Class degree in English Literature. After graduating, she signed her first worldwide publishing deal with Mike Sault at Warner Chappell and guest vocalled on tracks by Thrillseekers, Lange, and Ed Case. In 2002, Strum signed her first solo record contract with WEA records.
Writing in the wilderness[edit]
Following her departure from WEA records, Strum traveled to Antigua, where she wrote two songs, "Cocoon" and "Stay Until Summer". She returned to performing gigs in London and collaborated with Billy Steinberg, Magnus Fiennes, and Pascal Gabriel on her second album.
Post Bo Pepper[edit]
Alexis was the voice and songwriter behind the indie group Bo Pepper, known for their puppet-fronted videos. The band gained attention from Perez Hilton and The Sun's 'Bizarre' column. Bo Pepper's first single scored airplay spots on Radio 1, Radio 2, and other stations. The project ended in January 2009.
Alexis was featured on BBC News as part of the Indie Ghetto YouTube program phenomenon and was personally asked by Robbie Williams to record a cover of "April Fools".
Music For Television/ Synchs[edit]
Alexis wrote and performed the song 'Got A Grip on Me' for the final series of Channel 4's 'The Inbetweeners'. She has also written tracks for Louis Walsh's girl band Wonderland and Diana Vickers.
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- 2002: Addicted (cancelled)
- 2006: Cocoon (cancelled)
Singles[edit]
- 2005: "Bad Haircut"
- 2006: "It Could Be You"
- 2007: "Blink & You'll Miss It!" EP (as part of Bo Pepper)
- 2007: "I Haven't Got You Anything (This Christmas)"
- 2008: "No-One But Yourself To Blame"
- 2008: "Steppin' On My Toes"
