Kiyoko Motoyama Sims has a wealth of experience as an arts instructor and administrator, director, and professional development facilitator. She is currently an adjunct faculty member of the Theater Department at Augsburg University and a teaching artist at Upstream Arts. She also facilitates professional development workshops throughout the community, integrating the power of arts and intercultural competency. She is active as a violinist in a chamber music group. Kiyoko holds an MFA in Musical Theatre Performance from San Diego State University and an MA in Theatre Arts from the University of Minnesota.