Her biggest claim to fame?
A show-stopping performance at a star-studded charity event at Abbey Road Studios, where she sang alongside icons like Kylie Minogue, Nicole Scherzinger, and more. Her performance was so impactful that Samuel L Jackson himself exclaimed, "DAMN GIRL, YOU CAN SING!" and embraced her in a hug!
Meet Tamar Leek, the multi-talented UK native, lovingly nicknamed "Bahrain Barbie," who's making waves in Bahrain and beyond.
A singer, songwriter, painter, model, and artist, Tamar's dynamic vocal range, creative genius, and captivating stage presence set her apart. She's lit up stages from Johnny Depp's The Viper Room in Hollywood to London's Dominican Theatre and the F1 Circuit in Bahrain, showcasing her diverse talents across the globe.
Her album "Change in the Retrograde," written and recorded in LA at 4th Street Recording with producer Sejo Navajas (who has worked with icons like Jim Carrey and The Weekend) and mixed by Jose Alcantar of Interscope Records, debuted in Bahrain in summer 2022 with a dazzling "Rock and Roll Barbie" themed party. Following this, her pop record 'Tamar,' produced with Multiplatinum Record Producer David Bendeth, took the scene by storm, even opening for the famous boyband "Blue" in Bahrain.
Tamar's journey to stardom began on the BBC1 TV talent show Dance X, where she shined among the final 15 out of 20,000 contestants. Her talents also led her to the X Factor UK bootcamp. Beyond the stage, she's a creative force, serving as creative director and choreographer for Gatecrasher, and showcasing her skills in body painting, stage makeup, and special effects at festivals like Glastonbury.
As an internationally published model, Tamar extends her artistic flair to fashion design, creating her own self-titled haute couture collection. Her passion for art and painting is set to captivate audiences in her upcoming gallery debut. During Covid, she even mastered music production from her home studio.
Tamar's social media presence is a vibrant mix of music, art, ADHD and inclusivity awareness, fashion, and makeup trends. Known for her unique 'Doll like aesthetic,' she enchants followers with imaginative tutorials, quirky look books, and engaging vlogs. She's a trailblazer in the theater world too, producing and directing shows like @thepinkdollshow.
Having performed for high-profile events and dignitaries, Tamar's talent has graced the pages of Hello!, GQ, and numerous other publications. She's currently a finalist in Middle Beast's XP Music Futures 'X Perform' competition.