Kelly has been a presenter in a variety of different aspects for most of her life, since she had her start on radio at age 15. She spent more than a decade being involved with community theatre companies in Melbourne throughout her twenties, and appeared in a variety of musicals from Sound of Music to Chicago and many more. She was also involved in children's pantomimes, in both directing and acting capacities. On Magnetic Island Kelly spent a year working as a Drama Tutor for La Luna Youth Arts and has been a coach at the local primary school, teaching both singing and dance to the students as part of the Active After School program.

Kelly has also volunteered with both the Magnetic Island Kindergarten and State School, and was President of the Magnetic Island Musos Club for three years. Kelly regularly performs as a singer, being a member of the Aquapella world music choir. Kelly enjoys being part of the small community of Magnetic Island, having lived there for over 20 years. She has been involved with weddings since the very beginning. Kelly has a heartfelt dedication to all her couples as she creates their ceremony.