Kimberly holds a B.A. in Music and an M.A in Vocal Performance. She has studied and performed widely, including intensive studies with legendary singer and vocal technician Phyllis Curtin, and renowned vocal coaches including William Hanrahan, Per Bristow, and Melissa Cross. She attended the Wesley Balk Opera/Music Theater Institute, Tanglewood music festival, and Spoleto, Italy Vocal Arts Symposium. 

Kimberly has sung widely with vocal and orchestral ensembles, performed title roles in opera and music theater, and premiered multiple works by contemporary composers. She co-founded the Medieval and Renaissance ensemble Cantilena and was lead singer in Terra Vas ~ a blend of ancient and contemporary world music. In addition to running SFYS, teaching, and performing, Kimberly is currently working on solo and collaborative albums, gardening, and honing her skills on harp, piano, percussion, and santour! She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and The Sound Healers Association.