UC alum Andrew Higley, at far right on keyboards, is on tour with Ben Folds.

University of Cincinnati alum Andrew Higley made his national television debut on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" Oct. 2, 2008, while on tour with popular musician Ben Folds.

Higley, DAAP '01, played keyboards and sang backup vocals during the performance of "You Don't Know Me" from Folds' new album, "Way to Normal."

Higley has spent the bulk of his career as a  photojournalist for UC's university relations division, including award-winning feature photography for "UC Magazine." The fine arts grad is no stranger to the music scene, playing keys and French horn for several bands, including the Chocolate Horse, an eclectic rock band from Cincinnati that recently completed its debut vinyl record, "Patience Works!"

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