Natasha Kojic
- Music Department
- Actress
- Composer
California based, Natasha Kojic / Natasha Key, is a music artist, composer, and actor, born in Serbia with Croatian and BIH origins, known for her soulful vocals, blend of cinematic pop & electro-orchestral elements in her original music, and diverse contributions to the global entertainment industry, including the digital media. With an early established singer songwriter career, internationally known as Natasa Kojic Tasa), this Berklee alumni has integrated her dynamic talents into the global entertainment scene, starting with the character roles in TV series , to her music featured in productions like 'Deadly Woman' (Discovery Channel), CNN specials,her 'Orchestral Noir album for Megatrax music, and original music placements across various Netflix original series. Natasha Kojic has graduated the Music Academy FMU and is a scholarship recipient from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she continued an additional studies in music theory and composition, and later influenced and mentored by maestro film composer Christopher Young. Natasha Kojic's talent, inherited from her father, acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer, Dragan Kojic Keba, highlights her versatility in the entertainment industry. Her robust social media presence bridges traditional and digital media, promoting artistic freedom, inclusivity, supporting global artists. Her main instruments are voice, and a piano. Her favorite director is Christopher Nolan.
Natasha is also directing and producing her music videos (labeled as Natasha Kojic or Natasha Key) for her unofficial releases on YouTube and VeVo channel.
Early Life: Natasha Kojic born on July 20th 1995 in Serbia with Croatian and BIH origins, and has started playing piano, singing and writing songs at the age of 7. She has started her music career early, with her first original song "Sanjalica" (17), while her very first on camera experience was within the comedy series of Boris Bizetic, at the age of 12. Upon attending music high school, followed by the Music Academy, and years of local performances in Montenegro, and Belgrade, appearances at the music festivals, her music breakthrough happened in her native country Serbia, with the Hit song 'Oko Plavo' , amongst highly competitive environment of already established artists at the national Eurovision Selection qualifications (Beovizija, RTS), achieving the 4th place as "Music Artist Discovery", followed by many accolades, and her first album 'Oko Plavo' recorded in Zagreb, Croatia, influenced by the sound of her favorite croatian band 'Magazin', and her favorite band Coldplay, released with Grand Production. After the release of her second album 'Fatalna' with the mixture of styles, her music video 'Fatalna i Plava' has clinched the top critical 1st Grand Prix award at the International Film Festival in Vienna, directed by Dm sat productions, a feat achieved in competition with entries including those from Universal Music. The majority of Natasa Kojic's performer's discography, as Natasa Kojic/ Tasa, is written herself ( such as 'Taktike' , 'Fali mi osmeh tvoj' , 'Neko kao ti' ), or in a collaboration with others, who had a significant role in her artistic development, such as Leontina and Ljiljana Jorgovanovic. Her discography includes 2 albums, 16 single releases , including appearances within the 18 Hit compilations appearances, across the Slavic speaking countries, including the digital platforms (YouTube) under the banner of Grand production.
Upon her active career and tours across US, she managed to graduate at the most prominent higher education music institution in Serbia, Music Academy in Serbia, followed by the continued studies in music theory and composition upon receiving the Berklee College of Music scholarship, during her exam audition in Tel Aviv, Israel, where she performed her unreleased original song "All I have" and further continued her musical development while working with some of an iconic film and television composers, such as Christopher Young, known for his master classes at the USC and worldwide, alongside her original music placements across notable TV Series and films. Natasha also directs and produces her own music videos - songs across Vevo and YouTube channel, as Natasha Kojic or Natasha Key. The ballad version of original song ' Falling glasshouse ' has also contributed as a soundtrack of the movie ' Creators of Stark Hills'.
Supported by her late best friend, Tommi Trudeau, whom she tirelessly supported during his health battles, Natasha's journey was further highlighted through her multiple appearances at the hit talk show hosted by Robert Irvine, airing on CW Network.
Her first venture into acting started with becoming a member of Sag Aftra union as an actor/performer, followed by her portrayals as Sag Aftra actor, in notable TV series and movies, such as in the TV Series ' Teen Wolf', 2 Broke Girls, "The Wolf of Wall street", MTV awarded music video 'Victorious' by Panic at the Disco, and others.With a deep respect for privacy, Natasha Kojic has skillfully doubled for iconic actresses, gaining insights into various facets of the film industry through acting trainings, and pre-production experience at Universal Studios' Hollywood Media Bridge Production', especially her involvement into reviewing the movie scripts for 'Project Greenlight'. Furthermore, as an advocate for a healthy lifestyle, her athletic skills (tennis), combined with artist versatility, has enhanced her range as a performer, and contributed to her overall growth and presence on screen.
Despite media controversies, Natasha remains focused and resilient, embracing the new cultural environment, thanks to the support of her Berklee peers, and the worldwide community on her social media platforms. Natasha's journey has been shaped by significant experiences, including the loss of her beloved grandmother. These moments have deeply impacted her, yet led her to consider the possibility of blending her musicality with acting.
Natasha's organic career highlights her exceptional talent, beyond conventional media coverage and earning recognition for her genuine artistry and dedication. Inspired by directors like Christopher Nolan, David Lynch, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino, her fusion of styles and versatile approach contributes to a new era of artistic expression in music and motion pictures in the digital age of the global entertainment sector.