Ksenia Valenti

About

Russian pop singer, comedian, and content creator also known online under the handle @thatksenia and known for blending music and comedy across social media, live stand-up, and streaming platforms. She is known for her songs including "Split the Bill," "No Boys Christmas," "only want you more," "OPA," "powerless," "Fire with Fire," "Only Want You More," "Fake," "Girl From the Forest", and "good news only" along with performing stand-up comedy at major venues including The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club.

Before fame

She began studying classical piano when she was 6 years old and eventually expanded into singing, dancing, and competitions. She wrote her first song when she was 11 years old. She participated in music competitions and beauty pageants as a teenager. She moved to the United States to pursue a career in music. She began releasing music around 2016 with one of her first notable songs being "Let Somebody Love You." She released her debut EP Uncrushed in October 2020.

Trivia

She grew up being inspired by Britney Spears and the Spice Girls. She is also known for her comedy show "The White Russian" and for involvement in The Comrades Show. Her big break came in the mid-2020s when her comedy-driven content and big problems persona began gaining traction online on TikTok and Instagram.

Family life

She was born and raised in Nakhodka, Russia. Her parents helped introduce her to music at a young age. Her father played guitar.

Associated with

She collaborated with Stevie Mackey on the song "Only Want You More" in 2020.