Kimberly Smith holds Masters Degrees in Communication and in Biblical studies, and a BA in Speech and Dramatic Art. She began playing the piano at the age of five and her musical experience includes fifteen years of classical piano training, university level music courses, participation in jazz and symphonic bands, as well as solo instrumental, vocalist, and choir accompaniment. She has played marimba, timpani, and other percussion instruments. Kimberly has served as both church pianist and organist, and has also played background piano music semi-professionally.