KAREN JARVIS
Born 1967, Auckland, New Zealand
Bachelor of Arts in History (Otago University)
Clothing and Textiles Diploma (Wellington Polytechnic)

PERFORMANCE
Professional children's entertainer with 'The Aunties' for three years, (over 600 performances). Co-founded StarFish Magic in 2002, performed in all shows (except Bully Show).

COSTUME AND PROP DESIGN
Designs and makes all StarFish Magic's hats, costumes & props.
Wardrobe Co-ordinator for 'Heroes' a NZ television series (Communicado)

DANCE
10 years  ballet, 4 years contemporary.

WRITING
Children's stories, poems and scripts.
10 short stories published Willow Connection, Australia 2004
Star Fairy's Top Secret Guide to Fairyland published Pan MacMillan, Australia 2007

ARTWORK
All Starfish Magic CD covers and posters.
Children's book illustrations (unpublished),
Currently doing Fine Arts Degree at Unitec

WORKSHOPS
Drama and art for children

VOCALS
StarFish Magic CDs and performances. Harmony singer

OTHER
Artist's model (10 years), Nanny (10 years), English teacher in Japan.