The youngest of eight children, Karen grew up in an active home in a small town just outside of Toronto. Drawn to performing at an early age, Karen received her formal training through the musical theatre program at Sheridan College and after graduation by singing with several bands. A fan of travel, Karen spent the early years of her career touring the world with the Legends show as Tina Turner while working on the many opportunities that began coming her way in film & television and on stage. Karen is also a successful TV and Radio voice artist - her voice has been heard on ads for the NFL, Advil and The American Cancer Society to name a few.