Part ll of our chat from 2019.
“Valarie’s theatre credits read like a prestigious shopping list, with numerous accolades for the execution of her craft. Valarie won NAACP Theatre and Garland Awards for Best Actress in “The Wild Party.” She was honored with NAACP, Robby and Reader’s Choice Awards for her role in “Show Boat.” Both performances were nominated for Ovation Awards. Valarie was a member of the original casts of “Sophisticated Ladies”, understudying Judith Jamison, and “Fosse”…from IMDb.
It was sooooooo good riffin’ with Val, she is a dynamo, chock full of talent and an incredibly humble and down to earth sistah. We talk about her roots and beginnings as well as touch upon aspects of her illustrious career.
Credits include: Emily Mather from ‘A Discovery of Witches’, Chippy Duncan from ‘The Family Business’, Rhonda Sales from Being Mary Jane, Charlene Cooper from ‘The Blacklist’, Aunt Geneva from The movie ‘Jumping the Broom, Aunt Jackie from the movie ‘Stomp the Yard’, Big Dee Dee from Half and Half.
Welcome to episode 50 of Roll With Peace, In Mind featuring another installment of ‘Are You On The Right Train? Riding On The Urge’ featuring folks who have chosen to follow their hearts, dreams and passions. They did not and do not listen to the nay-sayers or to the ‘it can’t be done-ners’ but step out on Faith, Passion and Intention, not allowing fears to derail them.
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