Kalen Allen is an award-winning entertainer, host, actor, journalist, and digital creator from Kansas City, Kansas, known for his infectious personality, sharp cultural commentary, and ability to turn everyday moments into unforgettable stories.

A graduate of Temple University with degrees in theater and film, Kalen later earned his master’s degree in journalism from New York University, bringing both performance training and journalistic discipline to his work as a media personality and storyteller.

After rising to prominence as the first-ever artist in residence on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Kalen quickly became a beloved voice in entertainment through his viral digital series OMKalen. Since then, he has expanded across television, film, food, journalism, music, Broadway, live events, and social media, building a brand rooted in joy, authenticity, wit, and connection. Kalen has appeared in projects including Meet Me Next Christmas on Netflix, An American Pickle, With Love, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Apple TV’s BE@RBRICK, and made his Broadway debut in Elf The Musical and continues to showcase his range as a performer, including his work in the stage production Bocking.

His versatility across scripted, unscripted, live, and digital formats has established him as a dynamic force in entertainment. He has hosted, judged, and contributed across major food, news, and entertainment platforms, including Food Network, CBS News, ABC News, and Roku, as well as at live events for brands and organizations such as Disney, CultureCon, Kroger, and the LOVELOUD Foundation.

With a voice that blends humor, heart, cultural insight, and journalistic curiosity, Kalen has become a trusted personality for audiences who crave entertainment with substance.