Kimberli Flores

Biography

Kimberli Flores is an American actress, professional dancer, and choreographer of Puerto Rican descent. Born and raised in New York City, she began her career as a salsa and mambo dancer at the age of 14, performing with prestigious companies like the Eddie Torres Dance Company. She later transitioned into acting, earning an MFA from the University of Southern California (USC). In 2026, Flores is gaining recognition for her role in the survival thriller "The Lost Bus" (released late 2025 on Apple TV+). Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film features her as Linda, a character caught in the harrowing events of the 2018 Camp Fire alongside stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. She remains deeply embedded in the theater world. In late 2025, she was part of the company for John Leguizamo's new play "The Other Americans" at The Public Theater in New York, serving as a key understudy. Her previous stage credits include a praised performance as Tania Del Valle in "Native Gardens" at The Old Globe. On television, she continues to book guest roles in major procedural dramas. In 2025, she appeared in the third season of the ABC crime series "Will Trent" and had a recurring arc as Maria Perez in the limited series "Long Bright River". She is also known for her role as Blanca in the final season of Station 19.