BIO

Karmyn Tyler is a multi-talented performer, educator, and creative whose career spans music, television, film, theater, vocal health, and digital media. A former Miss Louisiana and Talent Award Winner at the Miss America Pageant, Karmyn has been recognized nationally for her vocal artistry and dynamic stage presence.

As a singer/songwriter, actress, voice-over artist, and vocal coach, Karmyn has worked extensively across the entertainment industry. She has appeared as principal talent in national commercial campaigns for brands such as Applebee’s, EyeMasters, Lincoln/Mercury, and Half-Price Books. Her on-screen work includes co-starring alongside country artist Mark Collie in Alabama Love Story, portraying Harriet Korda in Lifetime’s Inspector Mom with Danica McKellar, and guest roles on major network shows such as Boston Legal and Grey’s Anatomy.

Her musical theatre and operatic credits include standout roles like Guinevere in Camelot, Pamina in The Magic Flute, Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense, and P. Burke in Weird Romance. Karmyn holds two Fine Arts degrees in Drama and Vocal Performance from Centenary College, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from Texas A&M University.

In 2020, she became a Certified Buteyko Breathing Clinician, and during the pandemic, she was accepted into New York University’s Graduate Program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. She is currently completing her clinical fellowship year as a speech-language pathologist, focusing on voice rehabilitation, breathing integration, and language development for children with autism.

Karmyn’s performance journey began early—she was selected as lead singer for KSLA-TV’s For Kid’s Sake music video campaign in 1986, and at 18, competed on Ed McMahon’s Star Search. In 2004, she released her debut self-titled album, featuring her unique arrangement of Gershwin’s “Summertime”, which became an early-stage Grammy nominee. Her original song “Drifting” received similar early nomination recognition for Best Song of the Year in 2006. Her contributions to the performing arts are documented in Maximillien de Lafayette’s World Who’s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music, and Entertainment.

This voice is hot and geared up to lay some sizzling tones across your space so make room! – Karl Strober, Jazz Trends

Ms Tyler is one of the most delightful finds and discoveries in jazz. She is first rate. – London entertainment critic, Maximillien de Lafayette

She is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), Actors’ Equity Association, NARAS (The Recording Academy/Grammys), BMI, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

For eight years, Karmyn hosted and produced The Karmyn Kast, an audio/video podcast on the Mevio Network, where she explored music, performance, and creative life through interviews and education.

Now based in Manhattan, Karmyn continues to perform and teach. With over 20 years of private vocal and performance coaching experience, she is honored to work with professional singers and actors across stage and screen. Her approach combines healthy vocal technique, expressive artistry, and science-based voice care, empowering performers to reach their full potential.

For more information about voice lessons or coaching, please visit www.ktvocalstudio.com.