She is the daughter of ex Vogue model Brenda Kennedy-Smith and retired
P.R. giant Mort Segal. Her brothers are also in the biz; Matt Segal
writes for Los Angeles Magazine, and Peter Segal is a film Director. She
also goes under the moniker, Kieran Leigh for her musical career.
Karen now resides in Los Angeles, California. She is a Director and
Editor of major network television programs.
A natural ability with music, Karen learned to play saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, and guitar. She has recorded over 100 songs.
In her early years, Karen became 2nd in the state of Arizona for Women's Kumite (contact fighting) in the form of Kenpo Karate for Orange belts, before moving to Qi Gong and other more energy centered practices. Now, she is certified in the Shoalin arts.