Kiva Kahl

Who is Kiva Kahl?

Kiva Kahl was born in Russia and is primarily known for her stage persona, Grinder Girl, in which she dresses in a metallic outfit and uses an angle grinder to spray sparks into the air, onto herself, and onto others. Kahl has appeared on stage in North America, Europe, and Asia. She also performs in the dance and acrobatic group AntiGravity and does their hair and makeup design. She has also been the make-up designer for numerous print advertisements.

She has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman frequently since 2002, and she has done numerous live performances.