Kemp attended Melrose Avenue's Fairfax High School, which was, at the time, known for its high concentration of both Jewish students and children of celebrities. Over 95% of Kemp's classmates were Jewish, and he later became a supporter of Jewish causes. His classmates included musician Herb Alpert, baseball pitcher Larry Sherry, and academic Judith A. Reisman. During his years in high school, Kemp worked with his brothers at his father's trucking company in downtown Los Angeles. In his spare time, he was a rigorous reader, preferring history and philosophy books.
Kemp attended Melrose Avenue's Fairfax High School which was at the time known for its high concentration of both Jewish students and children of celebrities Over 95% of Kemp's classmates were Jewish and he later became a supporter of Jewish causes His classmates included musician Herb Alpert baseball pitcher Larry Sherry and academic Judith A Reisman During his years in high school Kemp worked with his brothers at his father's trucking company in downtown Los Angeles In his spare time he was a rigorous reader preferring history and philosophy books