Katherine Bailess was born and grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi and started entertaining as soon as she could step out on the stage. Like many artists, “Kat” didn’t limit her focus to one of her talents, but instead chose to cultivate many of her talents by studying and seeking a career in acting, dance and music.  Kat truly epitomizes the meaning of a “triple threat.”

Kat began studying classical dance at age 4 and was dancing professionally by the time she was 11. Dance however, was not enough so Kat began voice lessons at age 14. During high school, Kat began acting as well. Naturally, Broadway beckoned, and what better place for an actor/dancer/singer? After attending many Broadway workshops in NYC and dancing with Ballet Mississippi throughout high school, Kat moved to NYC to attend Marymount Manhattan College on a Dance and Musical Theatre scholarship. While in school Kat continued to pursue her dream and went to study at the William Esper Studio for Acting. In New York, Kat danced in numerous theatrical productions, and began to act in film and television.

After graduation, Kat moved to Los Angeles and immediately began adding screen credits in both television and film to her bio such as Bring it on Again in 2002.  Then, in 2002, Kat landed the role of the villainess in the 20th Century Fox Production of From Justin to Kelly, a motion picture-musical.  This was the first time Kat acted, danced, and recorded a song for the soundtrack of a movie all at once.  This experience made her realize she really loves to do all three, and if you don’t have to choose one, why do it? Since From Justin to Kelly, Kat had recurring roles on the popular WB series One Tree Hill and Gilmore Girls.  Kat also stars in the 2006 motion picture, Sea of Fear. In 2007 Kat appeared in the Fox television show The Loop, as well as a guest star in the CBS show NCIS. She got used to her dancing and acting skills again in the Caress Body Wash Webisode, which aired along side the Pussy Cat Dolls reality series on the CW. Currently Kat is on the TV screen playing Nurse Waring in the hilarious sitcom 'Sordid Lives' starring Olivia Newton John, Rue McClanahan, Leslie Jordan, Caroline Rhea and Kat's best friend Jason Dotley.

Never one to neglect her passion for music, Kat is getting back to her Mississippi roots by writing and performing original songs for her upcoming Country/Crossover CD.  She has spent the last 7 months back and forth from LA to Nashville writing and recording her new songs. She credits her southern upbringing for her love of county music and counts Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Faith Hill, Randy Travis and George Straight as just a few of her inspirations.  Her smoky voice is perfect for the sultry sounds of her modern country lyrics sprinkled with just a hint of nostalgia.