Kimiko Glenn is best known for her work as 'Brook Soso' in the award-winning Netflix series ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, which garnered her three Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series. As well as her work voicing ‘Peni Parker' in the Oscar winning animated phenomenon SPIDER-MAN INTO THE SPIDERVERSE.
Recently, Kimiko can be seen in the YouTube Original, LIZA ON DEMAND, and the Freeform feature GHOSTING starring opposite Aisha Dee. She appeared in the second season of THE GUEST BOOK on TBS and DRUNK HISTORY as 'Maya Lin' on COMEDY CENTRAL. She has also guest starred on HBO's hit-series, HIGH MAINTENANCE, and was in second season of the Facebook Watch series SACRED LIES opposite Juliette Lewis.
On the big screen, Kimiko was most recently seen in the feature film CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET starring opposite Alexandra Daddario. Her other feature credits include the feature film NERVE alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco and the feature film, IN REALITY. Kimiko is also known for her recurring role on FX's MARRIED, and made a memorable cameo on Comedy Central's BROAD CITY.
Kimiko is also one the hottest voices in the animation space and is currently voicing the iconic role of BABY SHARK. She also plays characters on BOJACK HORSEMAN, CLOSE ENOUGH, CARMEN SANDIEGO, DUCKTALES, SOFIA THE FIRST, THE LION GUARD, and SUMMER CAMP ISLAND. She can also be seen as a lead in Glen Keane’s OVER THE MOON premiering on Netflix. In 2020, Kimiko’s animated projects include two series regular roles and the lead of a major franchise feature film.
Kimiko originated the role of 'Dawn' in the Broadway musical adaptation of WAITRESS, which was nominated for a 2016 Tony Award for Best Musical as well as a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical, with music and lyrics by award winning pop star Sara Bareilles. Other theatre credits include the 1st National Tour of SPRING AWAKENING as 'Thea', and the title role in The Flaming Lips musical YOSHIMI BATTLES THE PINK ROBOTS which had its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse.
In 2018, Glenn wrote, directed, and produced the short film AND ALL THAT JAZZ: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ROXANNE GAYHART.