Kimmortal is a queer non-binary filipinx artist based on unceded Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver, BC, Canada). As both a singer-songwriter and emcee, Kimmortal's background as an experimental artist gives light to her commitment to uplifting her community. She has been featured on CBC Exhibitionists, Queer Women of Colour festival (San fran), Kultura Filipino Arts Festival (Toronto). Her first album, Sincerity, released November 28, 2014, was preceded by five to six years of writing songs, playing guitar, and performing at open mics. Her lyrics, written in private moments of struggle, were made public by her determination to be honest and vocal about her truth. She has shared the stage with some of favourite artists including Ruby Ibarra, Shad K, and Saul Williams to name a few. Her second album is coming out in the summer.

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