Zimmer's stage career was highlighted with her award-winning portrayal in a Los Angeles production of "Catholic School Girls", where she won a Dramalogue for Best Actress. After starring in several national commercials, most notably for Duracell, she started making guest appearances in such shows as "Ellen", "Seinfeld", "The X-Files", "Gideon's Crossing", and "The King of Queens", as well as having recurring roles in "The Wayans Bros.", "Hyperion Bay", and "The Trouble With Normal". During that same period, she was cast in a few independent movies such as "Spin Cycle", "Home Room", and "Warm Blooded Killers".