A graduate of Florida State University, Kimberli holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Dance. In addition, she has studied with such notables as Peggy Lymon, Antony Morgan, Clifford Schulman, Ken Genado, Linda Davis, Dorothy Vislocky, Woody McGriff, David Dorfman, and Dr. Pearl Primus, learning the dance techniques of Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Bella Lewitsky and others. The study of these various improvisational and performance techniques along with the study of classical ballet, inform her eclectic movement style.

As a performing artist, Kimberli has toured extensively, performing and presenting workshops and residences for many major presenters both nationally and internationally. She appeared with the critically acclaimed Liz Lerman Dance Exchange, Washington, D.C. from 1988 to 1996 as an ensemble dancer and soloist. As the company’s first associate artistic director, Kimberli directed both site specific and theatrical performance events that included members of the host community. Kimberli also played a leading role in developing as well as teaching the curriculum for the company’s national training institute on teaching dance in community settings.