She studied architecture and urbanism at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg, with an emphasis in interdisciplinary works between architecture and art. She received a teaching scholarship at the University of Fine Arts Hamburg, and a scholarship at the German Academy Villa Massimo, Rome in 2008. Kirsh is a founding member of Women In Architecture, Hamburg and has served as a lecturer and jury member for architectural competitions. Her Hamburg office works on projects between architecture and art in all phases of the project, from design to execution in urban space, buildings and exhibitions.