Regina Spektor's Pets

Regina Spektor is a Russian-American singer-songwriter and pianist. Spektor’s breakthrough came in 2004 when she released her album “Soviet Kitsch,” which featured hits like “Us” and “Samson.” The album was a critical and commercial success, earning her a devoted following and catapulting her to fame. Since then, Spektor has continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including “Begin to Hope” in 2006 and “Far” in 2009, both of which received Grammy nominations.

Over the course of her career, Spektor has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including The Strokes’ lead singer Julian Casablancas, Ben Folds, and Jack Dishel. She has also appeared in several films and television shows, including “Orange is the New Black,” where she made a cameo as a singing inmate.

One of the milestones in Spektor’s career was her performance at the 2010 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where she sang her song “Laughing With” in front of an audience that included President Barack Obama and various other high-profile political figures.

Spektor has been recognized for her musical achievements with numerous awards, including the ASCAP Foundation Vanguard Award and the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award. She has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, a BRIT Award, and a MTV Europe Music Award.

In addition to her work as a musician and animal rights advocate, Spektor has also demonstrated her versatility by appearing in several films and television shows. She played a singing flower in the animated film “Kubo and the Two Strings” and provided the voice of the character Cello in the animated television series “Steven Universe.”