Biography

Kari, listed as one of the top 50 artists on VH1.com, has written and performed songs for movies such as  "Wall*E", “White Chicks”, “Ella Enchanted”, “Shall We Dance”  “Dreamgirls” and “The Cutting Edge II”. Kari sang the theme song and performed her first music video “It’s Not Just Make Believe” for the movie Ella Enchanted which can been seen on Radio Disney as well as the Ella Enchanted DVD. Kari was also asked to host the red carpet premier for the film, which aired on ABC Family and the Disney Channel.  In addition to movies, Kari’s songs have been featured in numerous television shows such as “8 Simple Rules For Dating My Teenage Daughter”, “The Gilmore Girls”, “The Young and the Restless”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Victoria Beckham: Coming to America”, MTV’s “Camp Jim” “Laguna Beach”, “The Hills”, "The 'L' Word", Kim Possible", Lifetime Original movies’ “Girl, Positive” and “Custody”, the theme song for the reality show “Decision House” and most recently, Kari's music video "LOW" is being used in promotion of "Private Practice". She has played at various clubs and venues around the U.S., including a benefit hosted by Prince Edward of Wales, The Adam Corolla and Danny Bonaduce show, Teen People Magazine, and an open-air concert every Fourth of July in Orlando for an audience of 30,000. She has been featured in Demo Diaries, Hits Magazine and Music Connection as “a dream artist presenting the perfect package with unlimited potential for success”.  Recently, Kari has started writing her own column about her experiences as a young independent singer/ songwriter in the music industry for the online magazine "Iprong", which has about 3 millions readers per month. 

Kari’s latest endeavor, “A Life in the Day” is her first solo record. It has been described as “a scrapbook diary of journeys that showcase a mature, searching and passionate soul living on the edge of great expectations in everything from love, life, and pursuit of something more.” Amazing songs paired with an undeniable brilliant voice makes this record a breakthrough debut. While writing her own solo album, Kari has also written for other artists, delivering a major hit single for American Idol Kimberley Locke with “I Could” as well as The Backstreet Boy’s comeback single,“Incomplete”. Other artists to record Kari’s songs include Robin Beck, Joy Williams, the Japanese girl group MAX and disco diva Gloria Gaynor.   For information on Kari, please visit www.myspace.com/karikimmel

 KARI KIMMEL’S DISCOGRAPHY:

www.myspace.com/karikimmel

kari@karikimmel.com

310-770-9737

A (artist), W (writer), P (producer)

UPCOMING PROJECTS:

-              "Private Practice"- clips from Kari's music video "LOW"  will be airing on Cable and Network TV promoting the show!  

-              High School Musical 3/ Sara Lee Commercial- Kari is singing this upcoming commercial, airing NOW!

-       Kari is singing the national Jello commercial airing NOW!!

-       Tinkerbell - Kari will be on this upcoming "Songs inspired by Tinkerbell" soundtrack being released by Disney!

-         Nights In Rodanthe- Kari's song is the trailer for this Richard Gere/ Diane Lane film!

-       Iprong magazine - Kari is writing a weekly article for "Iprong magazine" about her experiences in the music industry - check them out here www.iprong.com

FILM:

• Wall*E- Kari's song is on the soundtrack currently on itunes! (A/W)
•         Shall We Dance- Paramount Pictures (A/ W)
• Ella Enchanted- Disney/ Miramax- Kari performed the movie’s theme song “It’s Not Just Make Believe” and          produced the “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” cover sung by actress Anne Hathaway (A/ P)
• White Chicks- Sony Pictures (A/ W)
• Chestnut: Hero of Central Park- Sony Pictures (A/ W)
• The Cutting Edge II- Sony Pictures (A/W)
• Dreamgirls- Paramount (A)

TELEVISION:

•         The "L" Word- Showtime- music for the trailer (W/A)
•         8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter-  ABC hit series (W/A)
• The Gilmore Girls- CW hit series (W/A)
•         The Young and the Restless- CBS soap opera (W/A)
• The Bold and the Beautiful-  CBS soap opera (W/A)
• Girl, Positive- Lifetime Original Movie (W/A)
• Laguna Beach- MTV reality show (W/A)
• Cheerleader Nation- Lifetime reality avail., on itunes (W/A)
• The Hills- MTV reality show (W/A)
• Camp Jim- MTV reality show (W/ A)
• Miss Teen USA – NBC beauty pageant (W)
• Victoria Beckham: Coming to America- NBC reality show (W/A)
• Pepper Dennis (dvd)- WB show (W/ A)
• Tyra Banks Show- WB talk show  (W)
• Custody- Lifetime Original Movie (W/ A)
• Decision House- My Network TV- theme song (W)
• My Friends Tigger & Pooh– (A) 
• The Haunting of Sorority Row- LMN- Lifetime Movie Network (W)
• PGA Late Night- golf channel (W)
• ABC Sports: World Golf Championship- (W)
• Cribs- MTV show (W)
• Regis and Kelly- Buena vista entertainment (W)
• American Idol- Fox hit tv show (W)
• Good Day NY- FOX network (W)
• Insider- CBS celebrity news (W)
• ReNew Orleans-  Reality show hosted by Loius Gossett Jr. (W)
• Kim Possible: Graduation Part II- Disney (A)
• Holiday in Handcuffs- ABC Family Movie (W/ A)

ARTIST CUTS:

Songs Kari has written have also been recorded by other artists…

• Kimberley Locke- Kari wrote American Idol runner up’s hit single “I Could”.  It charted in the top 10 on the Hot AC charts for 8 weeks!
• Joy Williams- Kari wrote this Christian music artist’s second single “No Less” 
• Gloria Gaynor- The Disco Diva recorded Kari’s song “Stronger” for her One Love album
• MAX- Kari wrote this Japanese, girl group’s first single “Moonilight” which was also a theme song for a Japanese Television show!
• The Backstreet Boys- Kari co-wrote the BSB’s  hit song “Incomplete”
• Robin Beck- Kari wrote the song “Taking A Ride” featured on Robin’s Do You Miss Me album
• Jessica Ridley- This country/ bluegrass singer signed to Universal recorded “Velvet Sky” co-written by Kari.

PERFORMANCES/ T.V. and RADIO APPEARANCES:

• Adam Carolla & Danny Bonaduce Radio Show on 97.1 FREE FM (July 2007)
• Conway & Whitman Radio Show on 97.1 FREE FM (June 2007)
• “Ella Enchanted” Red Carpet Premier-Kari co-hosted the Red Carpet Interviews with singer Jesse McCartney.  The special was aired on ABC family, Oxygen and Discovery Kids, and is also featured on the Ella Enchanted DVD. (2005)
• “Ella Enchanted” Music Video- Kari’s music video for “It’s Not Just Make Believe” can be seen on the Ella Enachanted DVD and has also been aired on RadioDisney! (2005)
• Prince Edward Prince of Whales Benefit- Kari was the entertainment for a private benefit dinner hosted by Prince Edward.  Guests included actors and  producers such as: Sylvester Stallone, Larry King, Aaron Spelling, David Foster, Sydney Poitier …(2002)
• 4^th of July show- Every year, Kari and her band perform a 4^th of July show in Orlando for 30,000+ people
• Other venues include: The Key Club (LA), The Whisky (LA), The Knitting Factory (LA), The Bitter End (NY), The Bluebird Café (Nash.), The Exit In (Nash.)

MAGAZINE/ ONLINE REVIEWS:

•  Iprong.com-  Check out Kari's interview here: http://www.iprong.com/index.php?s=kari+kimmel  Kari is  now a contributing writer for this magazine, writing a weekly column about her thoughts and  experience in the music industry. (July 2008)
  
• ASCAP’s Playback Magazine- amazing album review! (Spring 2007) …“A Life in the Day” is a scrapbook diary of journeys that showcase a mature, searching and passionate soul living on the edge of great expectations in everything from love, life and the pursuit of something more.”
• Discmakers- Kari’s album was the cover of the mag! (April 2007)
• Music Connection – great live show review! (1/29/07-2/11/07) …“Kimmel is a dream artist, possessing an amazing voice, good looks and diverse musical skills.  Add to that her songwriting chops and Kimmel presents the perfect package, with unlimited potential for success”…
• DemoDiaries- great artist review! (2006)
• VH1.com named Kari Kimmel one of the top 50 artists (2005)

ALBUMS:

• “A Life In The Day”, Kari’s first independent solo album was completed in the winter of 06.  Her record is available on itunes, cd baby, amazon.com and her website www.karikimmel.com
•          "Wall-E and Eve" soundtrack.  From the Disney/ Pixar film "Wall-E"
• Ella Enchanted Soundtrack- Kari’s performed the title track “It’s Not Just Make Believe”

COMMERCIALS:

• Bratz Dolls- funky fashion makeover (vocalist)
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• Bratz Dolls- movie studio (vocalist)
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• Brandsource  (vocalist)
• Bottles n’ Cans campaign- (vocalist)
• Once Upon A Child (vocalist)

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Atlantic Records Recording Artist (2000-2002)
• Virgin Records Recording Artist (2005-2006)
• Chrysalis Music Publishing  (2004-2007)