Ami Kozak

Ami Kozak co-founded the American indie pop band Distant Cousins in 2013 in Los Angeles, alongside Dov Rosenblatt and Duvid Swirsky. As the band’s bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Kozak was instrumental in shaping their distinct sound, which quickly gained recognition for extensive placements in films, television shows, and commercials. The band’s debut self-titled EP was released on September 16, 2014, with their music notably featured in the 2014 film ‘This Is Where I Leave You.’ Following this initial success, Distant Cousins released a second self-titled EP in 2015, further establishing their presence in the indie-pop scene. Kozak continued his prolific work as a songwriter and producer, contributing significantly to soundtracks for various projects.

His comedic content has amassed over 227,000 TikTok followers and 7.6 million likes, featuring musical parodies, such as his 2023 Purim parody of Adam Sandler’s ‘The Chanukah Song,’ and a range of character impressions including Gary Vaynerchuk, Bernie Sanders, Jordan Peterson, and Prince Harry. This transition has also seen him perform stand-up comedy in notable venues across Los Angeles and New York City. Beyond his musical and comedic performances, Kozak further engages audiences as the co-host of the podcast ‘Buckle Up’ with Michael Weber, where they delve into discussions spanning the entertainment industry and Judaism. He also actively collaborates on sketch comedy videos with Eli Lebowicz and Mikey Greenblatt, demonstrating his continued commitment to diverse creative projects across multiple platforms as a multifaceted musician, songwriter, producer, comedian, and impressionist.