Penfield, a firm fixture on the London cabaret scene for over twenty years, originated from California, where she was trained by the legendary vocal coach Judy Davis who coached Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jnr. Moving to LA, Penfield secured three album deals – the most noteworthy with Nicky Chinn (producer for the likes of Blondie, Pat Benatar and Tina Turner) reaching the American charts.