Nationality
American
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Born (date and place of birth)
October 1, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Residence (current location)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. and Downey, California
Education (institution, specialization)
Degree in Finance from Marist College, New York
Year started playing poker
Early 1990s (started playing seriously in tournaments by 1994)
Age when started playing
Started serious poker involvement at about age 25 to 27
Year turned professional
Early to mid-1990s, officially playing professionally around 1994
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2002, won the first Party Poker Million event for $1,000,000, the first open limit poker tournament with a seven-figure prize
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Influenced by poker friends in Colorado to improve her game, self-educated through poker books
First important tournament
Early 1994 tournaments in Las Vegas with immediate near-final table results; notably second in 1997 $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em WSOP event
Main motivation for turning pro
Passion and excitement for poker and math games; leaving unfulfilling business career for poker as advised by family support
Initial bankroll
Started playing low-limit games in Colorado as a prop player, financed early career through own earnings and bankroll management
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-educated via poker books and studying the game extensively while playing as a prop player in Colorado
Total live tournament winnings
Over $6,650,000 in live tournament earnings as of 2025
Number of tournament wins
Multiple tournament wins including the 2002 Party Poker Million and several smaller live event victories
Number of final tables
At least 6 World Poker Tour final tables, numerous WSOP final tables including 1 bracelet event final table win
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$1,000,000 at the 2002 Party Poker Million
WSOP bracelets (number)
1 (2004 $1,500 Limit Hold’em Shootout event)
WSOP cashes (number)
Over 84 WSOP cashes, with 106 cashes reported at different times including bracelet and circuit event cashes
WSOP final tables
Multiple WSOP final table appearances, including at least one bracelet final table win and deep runs in Main Events
Best WSOP Main Event result
17th place in the WSOP Main Event in both 1998 and 2000
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em and Limit Hold'em
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournaments, some cash game experience earlier in career
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and mixed tables (including shootout style)
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Hold'em, Shootout format
Specialization limits
Mid to high stakes tournament buy-ins, from $1,000 up to $10,000+
Favorite casinos/locations
Las Vegas venues including Wynn Poker Room, Borgata, and others
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Strategic, solid, and mathematically strong player with a consistent, adaptable approach
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for measured gameplay, less frequent bluffing, focus on value and solid reads
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Analytical and mathematical approach with intuitive adjustments based on opponents
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable across tournament formats and opponents, proven longevity at top levels
Playing strengths
Consistency, experience, strong limit hold’em skills, tournament endurance
GTO strategy usage
Uses advanced poker theory and modern strategy adaptations, including GTO principles
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured on Poker Royale: Battle of the Sexes (winner 2005), commentary on World Speed Poker Open, multiple televised final tables
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
PokerNews, CardsChat Podcast, multiple other poker publication interviews
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
CardsChat Podcast - Episode featuring Kathy Liebert
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Inducted into Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2010
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Women in Poker Hall of Fame (2010), nominated for Poker Hall of Fame in 2022
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Recognized by peers as veteran top female poker pro, nominee for Poker Hall of Fame
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First woman to win a $1 million first-place prize in a poker tournament, WSOP bracelet winner, sustained top female tournament earner
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
First woman to win a seven-figure prize in a poker tournament (2002 Party Poker Million)
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Role model and pioneer for women in poker, helped break gender barriers in poker tournaments
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Long-standing female poker pioneer, influential in promoting women in the game, role model for consistent excellence
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Helped increase visibility and respect for women in professional poker, first million dollar female winner
Provided commentary on final table of the World Speed Poker Open