Kimberly Crossman

Kimberly Crossman was born in Auckland, New Zealand. She began her career in performing arts through dance at age 3 and later transitioned into auditioning for acting roles while in high school. This led to a regular role on the New Zealand soap opera “Shortland Street.” Beyond acting, Crossman has demonstrated a diverse range of skills including producing, writing, and directing, along with experience as a presenter and stand-up comedian. She also holds dual citizenship in New Zealand and America.

In her early career, Crossman was actively involved in dance and cheerleading. In 2005, she was captain of the Total Cheerleading Senior Elite team, which achieved sixth place in The Cheerleading Worlds during a tour of the United States. She continued to train and compete in cheerleading events in America, Australia, and New Zealand. Her acting career expanded with a notable role as Sophie McKay on “Shortland Street” from 2007 to 2012. During this time, she was recognized by fans as the ‘Best rising star’ in 2006. She also appeared in the short film “Beyond Belief” in 2008.

Crossman later moved to Los Angeles to focus on comedy, studying at The Groundlings. Her work has included roles in television series such as “Step Dave” (2014), “Funny Girls” (2015-2016), and “Creamerie” (2021-2023). She also featured in the horror-comedy film “Deathgasm” (2015). As a presenter, she hosted a special for the Teen Choice Awards in 2010 and co-presented “Cadbury Dream Factory” in 2014. Her career milestones also include executive producer credits on various projects, showcasing her expanded involvement behind the camera.