Kim Yarbrough

Kim Yarbrough (born August 1, 1961) is an American singer and actress.

Kim Yarbrough
Born (1961-08-01) August 1, 1961
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress
InstrumentsVocals, violin
Years active2009–present
Associated actsNaia Kete
Websitewww.kimyarbrough.com

Career

Kim started acting at the age of 8. Her first short was "2081" as an Orchestra Member, where she was the featured violinist. She then appeared on major TV series such as "Bones" and "Sonny with a Chance" as a larger woman and a gospel singer. Yarbrough then appeared in the TV Movie "Dad's Home" as Doris. In 2010 she guest starred on "The Defenders" in the pilot episode as the Clerk. She then played a recurring character part of the Requisitions Officer in the TV series "Dexter". She later appeared in another TV movie, "Grace", and then a short, "Mushroom Pizza". She joined the recurring cast of "Conan" playing numerous characters from 2010 to 2011. She is currently working on another movie called "Somewhere Slow". Recently she has co-starred in episodes of "Vegas", "Hollywood Heights", and "2 Broke Girls". Kim will also be playing a recurring role as Madame Labuef on the new Nickelodeon television series, "The Haunted Hathaways".

The Voice

Episode Round Song Result
2 Blind Auditions "Tell Me Something Good"
Advanced
7 Battle Rounds "No More Drama"
Advanced
12 Live Performances "Rolling in the Deep"
Bottom 3
13 Last Chance Performances "Spotlight"
Eliminated

Kim competed in the second season of The Voice. After having 2 judges turn around in the blind audition, she chose Adam Levine as her coach. In the battle rounds she sang "No More Drama" with fellow team-mate Whitney Meyer. After the battle, Kim was crowned the winner. In the live performances she sang "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele. In the eliminations, she was one of the bottom three on her team. For her song she chose "Spotlight" by Jennifer Hudson. In the end, she along with Karla Davis were eliminated in favor of Katrina Parker. She came in 18th place out of 48 contestants. She returned in the finale and sang "Superstition" alongside former contestants Naia Kete, Sera Hill and Cheesa.

Filmography

Feature film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2012Somewhere SlowTanishaPost-Production
Film Made for Television or Video
YearFilmRoleNotes
20092081Orchestra MemberShort
2010Dad's HomeDorisTV movie
2011GraceChurch choir member
Mushroom PizzaDestinyShort
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2010DexterRequisitions OfficerRecurring (2 episodes)
2010, 2011ConanMother Hubbard/Lana HubbardRecurring (3 episodes)
2013, 2014The Haunted HathawaysMadame LabuefRecurring guest star (3 episodes)
Television guest appearances
YearTitleRoleEpisode title/Notes
2009BonesLarge Woman"The Foot in the Foreclosure"
2010Sonny with a ChanceGospel Singer"Gassie Passes"
The DefendersClerk"Pilot"
2011It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaBackup Singer No. 2"Frank's Brother"
2012The VoiceHerselfas a contestant
VegasAlice"(Il)Legitimate"
Hollywood HeightsVocal Coach"Eddie Takes Off"
2 Broke GirlsDarlene"And the Pre-Approved Credit Card"
2013SouthlandAdeline"Under the Big Top"
2014New GirlAnother Teacher"Fired Up"
20199-1-1April"Chimney Begins"
2021, presentKid CosmicFlo (voice)Recurring (6 episodes)

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US[1] US Heat[1]
2013 Brand New Day (Strong Enough)
  • Released:2013
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US[1] US Heat[1]
2009 Dharma 888
  • Released: May 26, 2009
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, digital download

References

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