He is no stranger to the stage having performed extensively in both dance and musical theatre productions throughout the US. Most notably, as an ensemble member and principal understudy of the 2011-2012 2nd National Tour of the award-winning musical In The Heights. Prior to In The Heights, Kidd was a core member of the all-male modern dance company, EDGEWORKS Dance Theater in Washington DC.

Kidd has taught and choreographed at several Studios and Universities throughout the US and currently is a 1st year MFA Candidate on the choreography track at the University of Iowa.

When not teaching or choreographing, L.D. is a member of two Cedar Rapids-based Improv teams, Organized Chaos, and Mixed Review. He serves as a Master of Ceremonies for local private, corporate, and performance events, and also works as well as a licensed massage therapist and registered yoga teacher at Hands In Harmony in Cedar Rapids, IA.

L.D. is the proud father of two handsome boys, Myles and Kohen.

Research interests

• Contemporary forms of the African Diaspora
• The drum's influence on dance