“You are armed with an incredible amount of dance knowledge and that, my dear dancer friends, is going to be what sets you apart from so many of your peers as you start to navigate this big, bad business of art making.”

“At a young age, I fell in love with stories. Today, I dedicate this speech to those who remind me why our stories matter—the Class of 2025.”

Kim, a USC Kaufman graduate of 2023, finds herself balancing an ever-growing list of creative pursuits.