A Texas native, Kelly Kristen Farris began her training at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Houston. She continued her training at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy. Ms. Irvine has enjoyed performing in Peter Zweifel’s Love Always Remains and “Summer Fairy” in Cinderella, as well as featured roles in Ben Stevenson’s Bartok and Dracula. This is her ninth season with Texas Ballet Theater. In March of 2011, Ms. Irvine married Lee Farris. She is also working toward a Business degree.