Hunter started with a guest appearance on TV series, Hawaii Five-O, but got her first break when she starred alongside Meat Loaf in the 1980 film Roadie (1980). She landed a role in Porky's (1982) as Wendy Williams, the only female member of the gang. While little more than a sex object in the first film, her character evolved in the second film, giving her more depth than most of the male stars in the subsequent films.

A pretty and surprisingly versatile actress, she did not continue with films after finishing the Porky's trilogy. Kaki currently resides in Moab, Utah, where she juggles being a white water rafting instructor and building houses.