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|image=Hi5JenniferKorbee.png | |||
|name=Jennifer Kristen Peterson-Hind | |||
|timeActive=2002-2008 | |||
|DOB=24 May 1980 (age 45) | |||
|Nationality=American | |||
|Gender=Female | |||
|Birthplace=Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | |||
|Member=[[Hi-5 (USA)]] | |||
|Segment=[[Word Play]] | |||
|First=[[Touching]] | |||
|Latest=[[Journeys through your imagination]] | |||
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'''Jennifer Korbee''' (née '''Peterson-Hind'''; born 24 May 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was an original member of the Emmy Award-nominated children's musical group ''Hi-5'' from 2002 to 2008 after the band split up. | |||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
=== Early life === | === Early life === | ||
Jenn was born in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), she moved to New York City and was cast in a regional production of the Off-Broadway musical ''The Marvelous Wonderettes.'' | Jenn was born in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), she moved to New York City and was cast in a regional production of the Off-Broadway musical ''The Marvelous Wonderettes.'' | ||
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=== Hi-5 (2002-2008) === | === Hi-5 (2002-2008) === | ||
In September 2002, Jenn was cast in the children's show ''Hi-5'', the American counterpart to the Australian kids' show Hi-5. Just like with her Australian counterpart, [[Kellie Crawford]], her segment | In September 2002, Jenn was cast in the children's show ''Hi-5'', the American counterpart to the Australian kids' show Hi-5. Just like with her Australian counterpart, [[Kellie Crawford]], her segment was Word Play, in which she figures out various way use words. This segment teaches children linguistics, letters, games with words, rhymes, pictures and fun, with the assistance of a puppet named Chatterbox (or "Chats" or "Chatsy" for short). | ||
=== After Hi-5 === | === After Hi-5 === | ||
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Her duo, Korbee (formed in 2014), released a single, "Hey Child," produced by David Garcia and Mark Endert, which debuted to over 400,000 streams on Spotify. | Her duo, Korbee (formed in 2014), released a single, "Hey Child," produced by David Garcia and Mark Endert, which debuted to over 400,000 streams on Spotify. | ||
[[Category:Female]] | [[Category:Female]] | ||
[[Category:Hi-5 (USA)]] | [[Category:Hi-5 (USA)]] | ||
[[Category:Word Play]] | [[Category:Word Play]] | ||
[[Category:Cast Members]] | [[Category:Cast Members]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:51, 28 February 2026
Jennifer Korbee (née Peterson-Hind; born 24 May 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was an original member of the Emmy Award-nominated children's musical group Hi-5 from 2002 to 2008 after the band split up.
Biography
Early life
Jenn was born in Madison, Wisconsin. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in musical theatre from the University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), she moved to New York City and was cast in a regional production of the Off-Broadway musical The Marvelous Wonderettes.
She was a participant on the eighth season of "American Idol," eliminated at the final judgment following a sing-off with Kristen McNamara. In the group rounds, she sang with her husband, Tom Korbee, disqualified semifinalist Joanna Pacitti, and the eventual runner-up, Adam Lambert.
Hi-5 (2002-2008)
In September 2002, Jenn was cast in the children's show Hi-5, the American counterpart to the Australian kids' show Hi-5. Just like with her Australian counterpart, Kellie Crawford, her segment was Word Play, in which she figures out various way use words. This segment teaches children linguistics, letters, games with words, rhymes, pictures and fun, with the assistance of a puppet named Chatterbox (or "Chats" or "Chatsy" for short).
After Hi-5
She appeared as the newscaster in the film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer starring Heather Graham, which was released in 2011.
She formed the duo Korbee in 2014. In 2016, Jenn released a single, "Hey Child," produced by David Garcia and executive produced by Mark Endert, which debuted to over 400,000 streams on Spotify.
Her duo, Korbee (formed in 2014), released a single, "Hey Child," produced by David Garcia and Mark Endert, which debuted to over 400,000 streams on Spotify.