About Kirsten

Kirsten Yamaguchi is a character animator who has animated professionally for over 15 years.

Kirsten’s work can be seen in:

• Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red

• Disney and Pixar’s Soul

• Ang Lee’s Life of Pi

• James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of the Water

• Telltale’s Batman: The Enemy Within (game)

• Fable Studio’s Wolves in the Walls (VR)

• and many more.

In addition to feature film and games, Kirsten’s animation experience includes work in:

• Virtual Reality

• Previsualization

• Commercials

As a teacher, Kirsten has designed and taught animation & art courses and has mentored artists in-studio, as well as through WIA and RUA.

Kirsten has also worked professionally as a illustrator, storyboard artist, and graphic designer, primarily for theatre.

As a youth in Los Angeles, Kirsten was a performer in musical theater and a martial artist (Tang Soo Do).

Please see Navigation Links at top of page to see Kirsten’s work.