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Kim Gilbert BA(Hons), LGSM (Hons), LLAM (Hons), LALAM (Hons), Graduate of GSA (Professional), Dip ELS, Cert Ed. Member of STSD and BIFF.
Kim originally trained as a professional actress at GSA and also later studied for an LGSM at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She has a First-Class Honours degree in English Literature and Language Studies. After acting professionally for many years in a range of TV, voiceover and theatre work, Kim has primarily dedicated the past 35 years to teaching and directing plays and musical productions. Kim has taught Drama and English at many top schools in the UK. Kim also examined for Lamda and AQA for many years and currently runs her own private drama studio which specialises in developing excellence in all forms of performance and communication skills. Kim has compiled and written a range of classic acting books suited for festival and audition work. Kim has also published a book on voice: Improve your Voice: how to speak English with confidence. Kim is a strong supporter of the festival movement and regularly adjudicates for BIFF. She is the Chairman of the Speech and Drama section at the Bristol Festival of Music, Speech and Drama. She encourages students to participate at Speech & Drama Festivals as she believes performing at local Festivals provides a vital learning experience for young people whilst also giving them a supportive platform from which to perform.