Kaho Shimada, born on September 19, 1963 in Minato, Tokyo, Japan is a singer and musical theater actress. At age eleven, she made her acting debut in the television show Ganbare!! Robocon (1974-1977) as Robin-chan. Her initial steps into music involved singing voice training under her father, musician Takaho Shimada. Shimada's music career began with the release of "Manga Chikku Romanse" in 1981 and continued through several albums including After Valentine (1989), Distractions (1990). She gained recognition for her roles in musicals such as Les Misérables, where she portrayed Éponine in the Tokyo production. Notably, Kaho Shimada did not speak English at all and learned her entire role phonetically for the album Les Misérables – The Complete Symphonic Recording. Her versatility is highlighted by her diverse theater roles, including Catherine in the British musical Tomorrow Morning (2013), which was watched by Queen Elizabeth II. As an assistant professor of drama at Osaka University of Arts, Shimada continues to contribute significantly to both music and theater.
