"You will very likely say in the future, 'I saw her when…" raved Japanese American newspaper Rafu Shimpo. Jolene Kim's solo performance bared the soul of 11-year old, Yuki as she experienced the evacuation and relocation of all Japanese Americans in the United States during World War II. "Played flawlessly", Entertainment Today's Jose Ruiz added that Jolene was "exceptional" and "tugs at the heartstrings and moves the audience to an occasional tear, ending with an enthusiastic ovation".

Jolene Kim featured this one-woman show, Journey to Topaz, in Los Angeles for a six week run at the Masquer's Cabaret. Originally, Jolene toured the show around Northern California schools through the Sierra Repertory Theater. "I was so touched to hear the little children tell me that I made them cry, in a good way, of course." Jolene has captured the hearts of many children as she has also performed at the Excalibur Theatre as the elf who rescued Santa from missing Christmas and as the Santa's elf on the annual Metrolink Holiday Show in Los Angeles.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Jolene Kim discovered her love for acting and singing in the first grade, when she participated in her first play. Jolene became immersed in an artistic lifestyle from that point on, enjoying acting and music as well as painting and drawing. Jolene landed a role in the independent film, Parker's Pad, which was showcased in one of Hawaii's annual film festivals. Director Jeff Katts noted that Jolene's "unique style and look" really appealed to Hawaiian audiences, and he marveled at her "diverse acting range." Katts added, "She is very determined to grasp the essence of any character and make it shine." The "Parker's Pad" experience amplified Jolene's long felt interest in acting. Soon after, she learned of the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, and applied for fun. As fate would have it, not only was she accepted, but was granted a scholarship.

It turned out that ACT was a big development for Jolene. "I never imagined that I would discover what this fire was inside of me." Jolene found that she was "blessed to have had ACT as introduction to a career of acting … it really forced me to work up to the level of very experienced actors at a quick pace". After this accelerated, intense ACT experience, Jolene decided it was necessary to relocate to Los Angeles.

Jolene has studied with a multitude of the best teachers and studios, including the the Larry Moss Studio, David Kagen School of Film, Ivana Chubbuck Studio, East West Players, LACC with Dramalogue multi-award winner Tony Maggio, and at Improv Olympic. Her studies are still continuous. Simultaneously, she continues to support herself as a working actress as she appears on stage, television pilots, soap operas and films in Hollywood and around the world.

Jolene is widely recognized in Indonesia, where she played the role of the tough "Maria" in the recent soap opera, Jumirah Goes to Hollywood. In Los Angeles, her performance as the young Concepcion in the acclaimed, controversial play, The Nun and the Countess was reviewed to be "wonderfully innocent as Juana's young indentured protégée, confused when the nun's affection is no longer meant for her, sincere in wanting to please [Juana]". Performed at the Hollywood Court Theater, it showcased a vulnerable, sensitive side of Jolene, as well as briefly showcasing her singing talents. Most recently, Jolene landed the role of Grace Ninja, in the short film, Ninja Family. Director, Kevin Abrams, a graduate of the American Film Institute, "wholeheartedly" recommends Jolene Kim as an actress who "demonstrates unwavering dedication and talent in every aspect of production… on a project of incredible demand". Here, Jolene showcased her talent as a dancer, martial artist, and of course, as an actress.

Broadening and diversifying her gifts, Jolene has become very involved in the study of kung fu, currently at the award winning Beijing Kung Fu School in Santa Monica. She has studied Long Fist, Compulsory Wushu Long Fist, Broad Sword, Straight Sword, Pi Gua Quan, Ba Ji Quan, and Praying Mantis. "You have to overcome certain fears in kung fu," Jolene explains, "and overcoming these fears helps in all aspects of life, including acting."

When asked about the significance and value of her desire to be an actor, Jolene replied, "I love it. It's a wonderful venue to educate the universe." Her goal: "To play great roles that people can identify with and cause them to act out of love and truth."