- On August 8th, 2014: Slim Khezri and his family were invited to visit the White House, during the Obama administration in Washington DC.
- In Theater, and performing arts, Slim Khezri has been involved on and off with the LA Opera since 2006, worked on major productions in minor roles such as Ludwig Van Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" in 2007, under legendary tenor Plácido Domingo (general director at the time), playing a prisoner in multiple scenes, produced by Alejandro Stadler, directed by Pier' Alli, and conducted by James Conlon. In March 2008, Slim Khezri played a Sailor, and a Venetian Senator in two different acts, on opera's greatest tragedy, Giuseppe Verdi's "Otello", directed by John Cox, and also conducted by James Conlon.
In July 2018, Slim Khezri played a featured Priest and servant to the High Brahmin on Ludwig Minkus "La Bayadère" with the prestigious American Ballet Theater, under the artistic director of Kevin McKenzie, music conducted by Ormsby Wilkins, and starring Misty Copeland, Gillian Murphy, Christine Shevchenko, Jeffery Cirio and Roman Zhurbin. Costumes by Theoni V. Aldredge, of Academy Award fame, and the Scenery and Lighting Effects, by PierLuigi Samaritani and Toshiro Ogawa. For the show (La Bayadère) Slim Khezri trained under the supervision of ballet mistress Nancy Raffa. - Slim Khezri is a state-licensed medical assistant, caregiver and wedding officiant in California.
- On October 7th, 2000: Slim Khezri moonwalked for the last time, during the German Bowl XXII Halftime Show, (Cologne Crocodiles vs. Braunschweig Lions Finals Game), with 20,312 spectators, in Braunschweig, Germany.
- On October 15th, 2007: Slim Khezri launched the independent arts, film and publishing company Doubajen Group Ltd. (including its music subsidiary Doubajen Records).
- Slim Khezri is married to international award-winning American pole artist, stage performer, and dancer Phoenix Kazree. They have one son together, Tarek Khezri.
- Through his mother Dalila Khezri (née Khemiri), Slim Khezri is first cousin of Award winning Swedish novelist and playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri, and his younger brother, actor Hamadi Khemiri.
- "Who's Bad!" Slim Khezri was once hailed as one of the greatest and most successful Michael Jackson imitators in the business, not only does he dance like Michael Jackson, but he sings like him too which is quite rare, the closest to the real thing than any of his rivals around the world at the time. Slim Khezri performed nearly a 1000 concerts, in 70 countries from 1989 to 2000, appearing on numerous shows on television and radio throughout Europe, Asia and Africa, including the United States in 1995, debuting in Las Vegas, and later in Los Angeles. Khezri's unique success got also Michael Jackson's attention, when he gave a tribute performance in front of the King of Pop in Cologne, Germany in late summer of 1992 at a special charity event, which lead into coming face-to-face backstage with his idol for the first time during the Dangerous World tour era, and 5 years later, dreams came true when Slim Khezri briefly worked with Jackson himself during the German leg of the History World tour in Summer 1997, as an assistant to Creative Consultant Bruno "Pop N Taco" Falcon.
What made Slim Khezri stand out above the rest of the MJ imitators at the time, was his voice, the mimics, the facial expression and the electrifying precise dance moves, which also impressed Jackson's own father Joe Jackson. Slim Khezri thought of himself more of an actor rather than a singer in those days, a true stage performer. - On March 10th, 2010: Slim Khezri signed a License Agreement with Sony Music Entertainment./ Double Power (Sony Music Entertainment GmbH) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- On March 26th, 2014: Slim Khezri signed a License Agreement with Viacom Media Networks, New York, a distribution deal for music and music videos to air worldwide on MTV, VH-1, and also to be featured on 'MTV artists' Website & App.
- Slim Khezri's first notable appearance in Television, was on Saturday, December 7th, 1991, on the popular hit TV show "Die Rudi Carrell Show", where he competed as one of five contestants impersonating famous singers, hosted by Dutch entertainer, and Germany's TV icon Rudi Carrell. Out of 700 applicants per episode, Slim was invited back to audition at the WDR Studios (West German Broadcasting in Cologne, Germany). After 3 attempts, Slim got cast among the final 30 candidates, and the last 2 Michael Jackson contenders, including himself. Rudi Carrell personally, thought by many to have discovered Slim Khezri, considered him a diamond-in-the-rough, and was a firm believer in his hidden talents, and made personally the phone call to offer him the chance of a lifetime, by confirming him for the show. Pre-taped on Saint Nicholas Day, Friday, December 6th, 1991, Slim gave a stunning performance as Michael Jackson, singing live the classic hit song "Billie Jean", captivating the live audience with his dance moves and the iconic Moonwalk. The show was a huge hit, and it drew the largest audience to date, with 20.5 million television viewers throughout Europe and beyond. Slim Khezri shot to fame overnight, and instantly became a household name. The show included a similar concept to "Star Search" or "Pop Idol" in America and brought many other well-known German pop stars and actors to prominence at the time, such as Alexis (as Whitney Houston) or Mark Keller (as Dean Martin). It also featured comedy sketches, and a 'Make-a-Wish' segment.
- Slim Khezri speaks 5 Languages: English (fluent), German (fluent), French, Arabic (fluent), and conversational Turkish.
- Slim Khezri made his stage debut on October 14th, 1989 as a Michael Jackson impersonator at a Turkish Event, performing a 30 minute set, in front of 580 people, in Lübeck Hansestadt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
- In less than two years after relocating, and settling in Los Angeles, California, Slim Khezri made his film debut, as an extra, on November 10th, 2000, playing a Demon in a minor role with Harvey Keitel, in Warner Bros. Pictures comedy "Little Nicky", starring Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette and Harvey Keitel. Directed by Steven Brill.
- Slim Khezri goes by the stage-names Slim K, or Kazree, and sometimes credited under his full name, stylized simply as a single word Slimkhezri.
- Slim Khezri's parents are natives of Tunisia, North Africa. Mother: Dalila Khezri (née Khemiri) (1949 - 1994). Father: Mohamed Laziz Khezri (1937 - 1998).
- In April 2017, Slim Khezri worked with Top 360 (video and Virtual Reality production company) based in Seattle, filming a beach cleanup video as part of Dell's 2017 social responsibility initiatives: "Dell's Ocean Plastic recycling program". Produced by James Andrews Directed by Erik Scheel. Filmed in Malibu, California.
- In January 2017, Slim Khezri joined the "This is Hunger" Initiative campaign by Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger. A promotional ad program, and an incredibly powerful project, a first-of-its-kind exhibition. "This is Hunger" is a multi-media installation integrated into in an expanding 53' trailer to raise awareness about the pervasiveness of hunger and food insecurity across America, and around the world.
- In December 2016, Slim Khezri was named "Tunisian of the Month", by The Tunisian American Center, based in New York, NY.
- In October 2009, Slim Khezri played a Zombie in the Web-series concept; "Code Z: The Series". Directed by 3T member Taj Jackson (son of Tito Jackson, nephew of Michael Jackson). Los Angeles, CA.
- On June 22nd, 2015: American DJ, and EDM record producer Kshmr released a new single "Jammu", Slim Khezri co-stars in the music video, playing a Radical Militant Leader, directed by Tyler Yee. The song reached the number #1 spot within hours after it's release on the (Progressive House Top 100 Charts), on Beatport.
- On March 15th, 2018: American comedy rapper Lil Dicky, released his new single "Freaky Friday", featuring guest vocals by singer Chris Brown. Slim Khezri was asked to do a cameo in the music video, which expanded into 4 cameos. The music video parodies the 2003 film Freaky Friday, and features also Jimmy Tatro, Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaled and Kendall Jenner. The song topped the charts in the United Kingdom and New Zealand, and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 (Reached Number 1 spot on 'Hot R&B Billboard'). The song has also reached the 'Top 10 in Australia, Canada, Ireland and 'Top 20 in Canada, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and Netherlands. As of May 16, 2018, the video had over 230 Million views, and 2.6 Million 'Likes on YouTube.
- In July 2019, Slim Khezri played the 'Uncle at Funeral' in the epilogue scene, act 1, and a Policeman in the brothel scene, act 2, with The Royal Ballet, in Kenneth MacMillan's classic "Mayerling", directed by Kevin O'Hare.
- Citizenship: Germany, Tunisia, United States.
- As a singer and songwriter, Slim Khezri is a successful independent music artist with multiple licensing deals with several record labels and music distributors; including Sony Music Entertainment, Double Power, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group.
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