Kemi is a film and dance artist originally from the Southeastern U.S. She relocated to Canada after living in Japan where she taught in junior high and elementary schools. She completed her Master of Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and over the course of her training has studied both film and dance locally and internationally. Currently she lives in Lkwungen and WSANEC territories (Victoria) where she continues her practice creating film installations for galleries and artist-run centres, facilitating workshops and performing with independent dance companies.