a little about the artist

Toronto based Renaissance Man Kelly Clipperton has built a unique career in the performing, recording and visual arts in Toronto for 40 years.  Since graduating from York University’s BFA program in Theatre, he has worked as a producer, songwriter, playwright, singer, designer, actor, stylist, photographer, filmmaker and former PSW. 

Kelly’s work has landed him on the covers of NOW, eye, Xtra!, Capital Xtra!, The Star, The Globe and Mail, Boom, Prairie Dog, Windsor Star, Fab and Out.  His band Kelly & The Kellygirls released 7 recordings between 2004 and 2014, toured Canada, UK and The States and achieved indie chart success with the singles Catherine Deneuve and the Deus Ex Machina, Better Times and Vodka + Cynicism. 

His recent one man lady cabaret show received praise and ovation at two sold out nights in May 2024 and a 2 week run at Factory Theatre in March 2025. 

(the image on this page is by Toronto legend Howard Weeks, 1985)