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Jeffrey Robert Blim[1] (born May 12, 1984) is an American actor, singer, writer, composer, lyricist, and performer best known for his work with American musical theatre company Team StarKid.

Early Life and Education[]

Jeff was born in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, and grew up in the surrounding Chicago area. As a young boy, he learned piano from a Russian teacher but switched to trumpet by second grade. Young Jeff was also active in show choir and theater.

Jeff went on to dual-major in both jazz studies and theatre performance at the University of Michigan, from which he graduated in 2007. While at the University of Michigan, Jeff met Nick Lang when Nick came to see The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, a show that Jeff performed in alongside Lauren Lopez.

He got into writing and composing songs for musical theatre during a 24 Hour Theatre event, where he put on an early production of what would become The Trail to Oregon!

He joined Amazin' Blue, a college a capella group, as a background singer for their 'South U and State' album . Eventually, he became their music director and played a key role in producing two albums', '<Self Titled>' and 'Shades of Blue'.He provided the main vocals for 'Waffle House' and arranged the cover of Sting's If I Ever Lose My Faith', with main vocals by Justin Paul, now known as one-half of the famous Pasek and Paul musical duo. Additionally, he won an award for musical arrangement for their cover of ' The Pink Panther Theme'. [2][3]

Work[]

Jeff made his professional theatre debut as Impersonator and the Understudy for Sammy in the Wedding Singer at The Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, NY and later went on to appear as Chuck Cranston in the Footloose 10th Anniversary National Tour. Jeff was also featured as Jan and the Ensemble in the world premiere of Native Son at Court Theatre, American Blues Theater in Chicago as well as appearing in world premiere of The Power of Prom alongside Lauren Lopez and Jon Matteson at The Annoyance Theatre & Bar in Chicago. Additionally, Jeff has performed in several shows at the Boomstick Theatre, such as Our Father Who Art In Cleveland, and, alongside StarKid bassist Josh Fleury, Emerge (a recurring cabaret show). In 2022, he portrayed Roger Davis in Cupcake Theater's production of "RENT"[4]

During his pre-StarKid and early StarKid days, he collaborated with Mike Harrison for various creative internet content such as the web series 'A Cup of Jeff and Mike' and 'Hit the Road Jeff and Mike.' He also produced his own short films including "All Growed Up", where he played an immature young man.

Jeff has also been featured in other people's short films, portraying characters such as Pete in "Let It Bleed," the voice for David France in "The Handout Saint," Houston in "OMG," by fellow StarKid member Christopher Sandberg, and The Denim Menace in "The Denim Warrior" also by a StarKid member, Nick Gage. He continues to collaborate on creative video content with fellow StarKid members. Most recent is with Jon Matteson and their most notable project is the video podcast series "Rim Tim Timmy's Fun Time Hour," where Jeff portrayed the eponymous Rim Tim Timmy meanwhile Jon played as himself. Jeff also directed and edited Venus, Please!!! and the short suspenseful drama "My Pet Brother".

Jeff played a brief role in his brother's 2019 dark comedy science fiction experimental film, 'Mondo Hollywoodland,' playing an actress's manager, Xander Hischier.

In addition to his film work, Jeff has made appearances in several TV series, including roles such as Jerry Wurtz in "Chicago Med," Carter Knoll in "APB," Stage Manager in "Veep," Emerson in "S.W.A.T.," and Chef Maurice Malone in "9-1-1. Moreover, he appeared as Polly Amorous and the Unicorn Guild Band Member, Jonah, in the TV show "Royalties," written by Nick and Matt Lang and created by Darren Criss. Jeff took on the role of LEGO Maniac in the pilot for "24/7," a project written and produced by his fellow University of Michigan alumnus, Eric Schinzer. The pilot was pitched to Adult Swim and was released on Schinzer's YouTube channel for free on January, 2024.

Despite his diverse acting engagements, as of early 2024, Jeff is currently on a break from auditioning and is selectively considering roles offered to him.

In 2005, he played trumpet for two tracks on the debut studio album of the American rock band Tally Hall.[5] In 2013, he contributed to the Jim and the Povolos album 'Seems Right,' performing and touring with them as a band member. He played trumpet, piano, and saxophone, and also wrote and provided lead vocals for their song 'Committed'.

He has discontinued a few projects in the past, including a stage script and concept album for his original musical 'Flesh,' set in a dystopian world filled with cannibals. Initially considered as the next StarKid musical, the company opted for 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' instead due to the creative team's struggle to complete the stage script.[6]

Starting in September 2020, Jeff began offering online classes through Artists & Beyond (now Broadway Plus), with a focus on acting, musical arrangement, songwriting, vocal styling & technique, and self-taping. Interested students can also send him a direct message on his active social media accounts to inquire about more affordable rates.[7]

Presently, he regularly livestreams on his Twitch and YouTube channels, engaging in live music composition, offering acting audition advices, and chatting with fans. Affectionately and comically calling himself "Uncle Jeff," this nickname has been embraced by his livestream chat.

StarKid Productions[]

Jeff made his StarKid debut as Sweet Tooth in Holy Musical B@man! and has since gone on to feature in five other StarKid shows: A Very Potter Senior Year, Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier, The Trail to Oregon!, The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals and Black Friday. He appeared as a voiceover in Nerdy Prudes Must Die and also as a cameo on the YouTube version. Jeff was also featured in Workin' Boys as Professor Hidgens.

Jeff has also acted as part of the creative team for a number of StarKid shows. He features as the writer and composer for The Trail to Oregon! as well as writing the music and lyrics for all installments in the Hatchetfield Series.

Jeff was also featured in the web series Nightmare Time and it's second season Nightmare Time 2. He was also in A Very StarKid Reunion and StarKid Homecoming as well as appearing in two sketch shows 1Night 2Last 3EVER, and Airport for Birds for which he also acted as a writer. Additionally, he was a cast member in the StarKid summer season show Sex a.k.a. Wieners and Boobs. Jeff is due to feature in the concert It's StarKid, Innit.

Year Production Creative Role Acting Role
2012 A Very Potter Senior Year N/A Aragog
2012 Holy Musical B@man! N/A Sweet Tooth
Aquaman
2013 Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier N/A Aladdin
2014 The Trail to Oregon! Writer Father
Music and Lyrics
2018 The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Music and Lyrics Mr K. Davidson
Sam Sweetly
Greg
General John MacNamara
Ensemble
2019 Black Friday Music and Lyrics Papa Sniggle
Man in a Hurry
General John MacNamara
Mr K. Davidson
Ensemble
2020 Nightmare Time Music and Lyrics Chumby
Papa Sniggle
Mr K. Davidson
Tinky
Executive Andrew Kilgore
Ensemble
2021 Nightmare Time 2 Music and Lyrics Barry Swift
Skud
Sam Sweetly
Trent Monroe
Gabe
Ensemble
2023 Nerdy Prudes Must Die Music and Lyrics Sam Sweetly
Hatchetfield High Principal (voice)
2023 Workin' Boys Music and Lyrics Professor Hidgens
Barry Swift

Personal Life[]

Jeff currently resides in Los Angeles. His brother is filmmaker Chris Blim, and they also have a sister.[8] [9] Their father is a retired band director.

He currently plays the alto saxophone, piano, and guitar. He uses Logic Pro for his musical compositions. Beyond music, he enjoys golf, watching arm wrestling competitions, films, and is a huge fan of baseball. Jeff is an avid spreadsheet baseball player and online champion, earning the nickname from his fellow StarKid members 'Dr. Spreadsheets.' He and Jon Matteson are both members of the social club and baseball team, Los Angeles Traffic.

Apart from his diverse interests, Jeff is a self-proclaimed coffee addict, and he incorporates this passion as a theme for his YouTube thumbnails.

  1. https://music.apple.com/kr/song/walk-away/1674017471?l=en-GB
  2. [1] GARBAGE DAYYYYYYYY Jeff Blim Livestream December 1, 2023 43:15 mark Amazin' Blue Talk
  3. https://youtu.be/LnH0wZgSI6g?t=10 Amazin Blue group photo with Jeff
  4. https://youtu.be/2vbe-L4Dmuo?t=17 RENT Benny Cast Highlights
  5. [2] Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum (album)
  6. https://youtu.be/0wuEfob-pjk?list=PLzfxz1BNkMYDZweenO-2ow9EYnVnQ7UjG&t=1807 TINEE COFFEE FOR REAL THO THIS TIME FOR REAL April 19, 2023 livestream
  7. https://youtu.be/WnZOa9QvzKA?t=619 UNCLE JEFF'S 2ND COFFEE Coaching
  8. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Q748QJkwZ/
  9. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5wSH6dpVpq/
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