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Much like techno itself, Kiddo's dynamic style is always evolving. In the five short years that she's been moving bodies on the dance floor she's already caught people's attention in the Chicago community and beyond.

Kiddo has shown her mettle in all types of environments. Whether it's an outdoor festival, radio programs, loft parties, galleries, lounges, restaurants, or one of Chicago's many fine dancing establishments, she has a knack for tailoring her DJ sets to every type of occasion.

Kiddo has proudly shared a DJ booth with international talent such as Titonton Duvanté, Ryan Elliott, Punisher, Ryan Crosson, Someone Else, Adultnapper, Derek Plaslaiko, Kill Memory Crash, Alexi Delano, Joel Mull, Cari Lekebusch, Tony Rohr, Camea, Paco Osuna, Jay Haze, Pheek, and Marco Carola all of whom exposed her to new sounds and helped her continue to develop as a DJ.

Influenced by the sounds of Berlin, Detroit, and Chicago, Kiddo's style is a melding of numerous genres of techno and house music. Her sets may range anywhere from glitchy, shuffling micro-house to sexy, melodic tech-house to more dark and sinister techno. Lately she's been moving the dance floors with seamless mixes of up-tempo tech-house and deep house house with the occasional jackin' cut thrown in for good measure. She is known for her enthusiasm behind the turntables, connecting with the dancefloor through the combination of a charismatic smile and energetic mixing.

In 2006, Kiddo held a monthly residency at one of Chicago's favorite underground night spots, Smart Bar, where she produced showcases to introduce internationally respected techno artists to the city's dance music devotees. She made her Miami debut at the 2007 WMC, where she performed alongside Adam Beyer and Joel Mull, among others. In addition to her appearances around Chicago, she has performed in Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and Detroit.

As a vocalist trained in classical and jazz performance, Kiddo also currently sings with several Chicago choral groups when she's not behind the turntables or dancing her heart out at late-night gatherings in support of her city's vibrant techno scene. In 2008, Kiddo contributed vocals to Decimal's Technicolor Lover EP on Soma Quality Recordings. In 2009, she traveled to Spain to perform at the world famous club Mogambo in Valencia.

In her spare time, Kiddo also acts as a contributing writer for Newcity magazine and Resident Advisor. She is looking forward to collaborating with other DJs and producers on several forthcoming musical events and production projects in the near future.