Kelli Cooper

CEO of Boedai Entertainment

"KEEP IT GREEN"

BIOGRAPHY

Entrepreneur, filmmaker, motivational speaker, music producer and rapper Kelli Cooper (aka Kelli C.) is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Cooper presently serves as the creator of ‘The Mission Is Possible: Youth Awareness,’ a powerful and moving documentary dedicated to youth empowerment and she also oversees ‘The Mission Is Possible Tour.’

Cooper is on a mission to save at-risk youth from social injustices like AIDS, drugs, poverty and violence. She proudly says, “I have a dream to inspire youth all over the world because I care and because I was there.” From ages three to six, she recalls her favorite words were, “When I get older I’m gonna shoot you with my gun and stab you with my knife.” Cooper humbly admits she was seeking attention.

Born in Harlem and raised in Queens, Cooper subsequently rebelled as a young child.
In fact, a strained relationship with her father contributed to her turbulent behavior. In grades four to seven, she was suspended from school several times for fighting. Undaunted by her shortcomings, she dreamed of becoming a New York City Police Officer at age 12. Just two short years later, she was nearly arrested for an assault felony when a female classmate threatened to stab her with a weapon the girl brought to school.

Through courage, discipline and perseverance, Cooper decided to focus on more positive activities and she graduated from Far Rockaway High School. She continued her studies at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications. Cooper attributes her ongoing success to her devoted mother, a single parent who raised both Cooper and her sister, Lynette. “My mother is my shining star and role model. She never gave up on me,” says Cooper with a smile.

Today, Cooper is a 17-year veteran of the New York City Police Department. She was named ‘Cop of the Year’ for her outstanding community service in 1996. Cooper resides in Queens, is currently writing a motivational book for teens and enjoys acting in her spare time.

Cooper is making her rap debut featuring ‘Keep It Green,’ (Kelli C. & Quest Diamonds) and ‘Mission Is Possible,’ (Chaz & Kelli C.) on her independent label, Boedai Records in 2007. The CD is available on her website, www.boedai.com. A spiritual woman, she exclaims, “God saved me and my life is about giving back. I’m determined to save as many lives as possible.”