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Kazumi Evans is a Canadian voice actress, primarily active since the 2010s. Before starting her acting career, she trained as a dancer in the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, the Richmond Academy of Dance, and the Goh Ballet. She has voiced several major characters in animated series and films.

Evans' first major role in animation was serving as the singing voice of the co-protagonist Rarity in the fantasy series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" (2010-2019), which lasted for 9 seasons. In the same series, she served as the singing voice of the supporting character Princess Luna. She also voiced four minor characters: the musician Octavia Melody, the bibliophile Moondancer, the florist Rose, and the animal herder Wrangler. In the "Equestria Girls" spin-off series, Evans voiced both Rarity and the villainous siren Adagio Dazzle.

In the mini-series "Wolverine vs. Sabretooth" (2014), Evans voiced two of Marvel Comics' female superheroes: Rogue/Anna Marie and Boomer/Tabitha Smith. In the magical girl series "LoliRock" (2014-2017), Evans voiced the co-protagonist Princess Iris. Iris was the blonde lead singer in the eponymous music band of the series, where each musician had magical powers. The character's design was primarily based on actress Taylor Momsen.

Evans voiced the female spy Rouge the Bat in the comic science fiction series "Sonic Prime" (2022-2024), which lasted for 3 seasons. The series was based on the Sonic video games, where Rouge has been appearing as a major character since her debut in 2001. Rouge is typically depicted as both a treasure hunter and a spy, and as a competent schemer.