At sixteen, Kim Liggett left her rural midwestern town for New York City, where she pursued a career in music and acting. While attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Kim sang backup for some of the biggest rock bands of the 80's. After settling down to have a family, she became an entrepreneur, creating a children s art education program and a travel company specializing in tours for musicians. She s married to jazz musician Ken Peplowski, and has two beautiful teenagers.