My story began when my grandmother gifted me a sewing machine at age 10, sparking a journey of designing, creating, and fabric shopping. As a competitive dancer from a young age, I soon found myself creating dance costumes for my own solo performances, showcasing my creativity alongside my love for dance. I fell in love. I began designing solo costumes for my friends, realizing the potential to turn my passion into something extraordinary. Fast forward years later, KIKI Costumes has blossomed into a brand that reaches dancers from coast to coast. Throughout my college years, dancing as a D1 Athlete and a proud member of the University of Tennessee Dance Team, I continued my passion for costume design, even contributing to designing costumes for the team.