Kai has been a performing artist for over 15 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Directing and Design from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also studied Kinesiology and Movement.   She has been a featured storyteller at the Taste of Chicago, African Festival of the Arts, Round Lake Parks Cultural Festival, Los Angeles Children’s Museum, Chicago Cultural Center and the Oak Park Children’s Museum. 

Her Lyrical Storytelling performance combines classic tales, and original stories with full vocal characterizations, costume props, music and puppets. 

Her high energy level and versatile singing ability invite audience participation to engage in a variety of music genre  that range from classical to hip-hop.