Ami Kozak

Ami Kozak is an artist with a diverse and extensive career in music and comedy. He was born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, and attended Torah Academy of Bergen County. He later graduated from The Berklee College of Music, establishing a strong foundation in music. His early career involved being the lead singer and bass player for the band The Big Blue Accident. Kozak moved to Los Angeles, where his musical journey continued to evolve, leading to significant collaborations and the formation of a successful indie-pop band.

In 2013, Ami Kozak co-founded the American indie pop band Distant Cousins in Los Angeles, California, alongside Dov Rosenblatt and Duvid Swirsky. As the band’s bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Kozak contributed to their distinct sound. Distant Cousins gained notable recognition for their music being featured in films, television shows, and commercials. Their debut self-titled EP was released on September 16, 2014, followed by another self-titled EP in 2015, and their full-length album, “Next of Kin,” in 2019. Beyond the band, Kozak has also contributed to soundtracks for various projects, including theme songs for DreamWorks Animation series such as “Archibald’s Next Big Thing” and “Where’s Waldo?”.

More recently, Kozak has expanded his artistic endeavors into comedy, building a significant online presence with over 227,000 TikTok followers and 7.6 million likes for his comedic content. His comedy includes musical parodies, such as an Adam Sandler’s “The Chanukah Song” parody for Purim in 2023, and a range of impressions, including those of Gary Vaynerchuk, Bernie Sanders, Jordan Peterson, and Prince Harry. His transition into comedy has seen him perform stand-up in Los Angeles and New York City, demonstrating his versatility as a performer. Kozak also co-hosts the podcast “Buckle Up” with Michael Weber, discussing topics from the entertainment industry to Judaism, and collaborates on sketch comedy videos with Eli Lebowicz and Mikey Greenblatt.