ABOUT
Kim Sutherland is considered one of Amsterdam’s most innovative and dynamic voice teachers. She has worked as a model, actress, writer, dancer, stand up comedian, fortune teller and singer. Born to a musical family, her mother an opera singer, her grandfather a jazz musician, creativity was valued and encouraged. She had piano lessons and dance classes. Participated in theatre workshops by Ariette Taylor, Nigel Triffid and Paul Adolphus in the Festival Theatre, Australian Dance Theatre and Theatre 62.
Kim began performing professionally at an early age in television commercials, musicals, pantomimes and plays. At fifteen she had her own jazz band and later became a member of Carclew Theatre Company and On The Beach Theatre Company. She trained at the Centre of Performing Arts in Adelaide and at the South Australian Conservatorium of Music in the Jazz Department.
Kim studied the Linklater voice method for actors and EVTS (Jo Estill) singing with Isabel Kirk and Bill Bamford. (Isobel Kirk trained with Kristin Linklater and Bill Bamford studied with Jo Estill). Tutored in voice for actors by John Noble (known as Denethor in The Lord of The Rings Trilogy). Bodywork training received in Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, dance and yoga. Presently studying with top coaches Guy Babusek and Jeffrey Skouson.
Kim has performed in Australia, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy. She has worked on television and radio and in all the major jazz clubs in The Netherlands. She works as a freelance singer, voice actor and vocal coach for groups and individuals. She is most passionate about voice. |
