Kim Criswell, born July 19, 1957 in Hampton, Virginia, is an American musician entertainer and actress. After studying musical theatre at the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music, she moved to New York City and made her Broadway debut in The First in 1981. Criswell has performed in numerous musicals, including Nine, Baby, and Cats. She won the Helen Hayes Award in 1989 for her performance in Side By Side By Sondheim. In 1992, she moved to London and played Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun. Notable performances include her appearance at the BBC Proms in 2009. Criswell released several solo albums, including The Lorelei (1993) and Back To Before (1999).
