Kate Higgins

Early Life

Kate Higgins was born in the United States and grew up with a passion for music. She attended Auburn University, where she studied music under the guidance of jazz artist Bob Richardson. During her time at university, she often showcased her talent by playing classical piano at her mother's restaurant, The Greenhouse, in Opelika. As a member of the band Auburn Knights, she performed at various bars and lounges, honing her skills before graduating in 1991 with a degree in music. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music and voice acting.

Career

Higgins's career began with commercials that featured her singing, leading to her first voice-acting role as a singing cartoon squirrel. In 1998, she was approached to provide voice-overs for Disney Channel bumpers, marking the start of her significant voice acting journey. She gained fame for her roles in English-language adaptations of Japanese anime, most notably as Sakura Haruno in "Naruto" and Talho Yuuki in "Eureka 7." Her versatility allowed her to voice characters in various popular franchises, including Tails in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" video games from 2010 to 2013, and Sailor Mercury in the Viz English dub of "Sailor Moon" in 2014. Additionally, she has voiced iconic characters such as Barbie in "Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse" and Pauline in the "Super Mario" franchise since 2017.

In parallel to her voice acting, Higgins is a trained jazz pianist. She released her first jazz album, "The Tide is Low," in 2002, followed by "Stealing Freedom." She is also a member of the band Upper Structure, showcasing her musical talents beyond voice acting.