Karina started performing as a child and landed her first professional panto contract at the age of 10. In her youth she performed in an abundance of musicals nationwide. She went on to train at Italia Conti, London in professional musical theatre on a full DADA scholarship. She has since worked on many professional contracts including as a lead vocalist for Peel talent and Warner Leisure Hotels , Theatre in Education tours as a performer and director, and her own solo cabaret tours. She most recently appeared as Delores in Sister Act and is on tour with A Night At the Musicals across the Northwest. She is also a choreographer and works as a Drama Workshop Facilitator for High Peak Theatre Trust.