Kim Hawthorne is a native of Newark, New Jersey.  When she was just 12 years old she began studying opera and went on to earn a classical music scholarship to Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama.  After graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, she launched her professional theatre career at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. It was there she originated the role of “Minnie Dove Charles” in Pearl Cleage’s FLYIN’ WEST under the direction of Tony Award winning director, Kenny Leon.   Soon after, she moved to New York City where she made her Broadway debut performing the lead role of “Queen” in Cy Coleman and Ira Gasman’s musical, THE LIFE, directed by Michael Blakemore. 

Ms. Hawthorne has over 30 years experience on the stage, big screen and television.  As a series regular, she portrayed the indelible, Kerissa Greenleaf, on OWN’S critically acclaimed tv series, GREENLEAF. And most recently she has recurred on SEAL TEAM, MRS. DAVIS and THE LINCOLN LAWYER.

She is the co-author, with Angela Dixie, of the business etiquette book, “A to Z Affirmations for Good Business, 26 Savvy Suggestions to Improve Your Business Acumen.” She is also the force behind Kim Hawthorne Coaching, an agency that offers acting consultations, as well as life coaching for those looking to define and design their life’s Divine Purpose.

When she is not acting, hosting events, or overseeing The Regal Wrap™, her ready-to-wear head wrap line that has been featured in O Magazine as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, Ms. Hawthorne enjoys spending quality time with her two sons.

You can follow Ms. Hawthorne @TheKimHawthorne on all social media.

For more on Kimberly's career visit: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0370422/.  

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