Peaches

Born 1966 in Toronto as Merrill Beth Nisker, peaches is now a musician and performer of true cult status, acknowledged as a pioneer of electro clash and renowned for her provocative lyrics and sexually charged stage shows. She performs throughout the world and has made four albums. In addition to guesting on records by R.E.M., Christina Aguilera and The Flaming Lips, she has sung duets with Iggy Pop and Pink as well as remixing songs for The B-52’s and Le Tigre. Since 2008, she has been backed by Sweet Machine, a Berlin-based rock band. In 2010, again at the HAU Theater in Berlin, she revamped the Jesus Christ Superstar musical as the Peaches Christ Superstar musical, playing all the roles herself. In 2012, she debuted as Orfeo in Claudio Monteverdi’s eponymous opera. In addition to working as a musician, she is guest lecturer at the universities of New York and Toronto. Ms Peaches currently lives and works in Berlin.