Valerie began her vocal career at the young age of 5 when she was discovered by the nuns at her preschool. Under the tutelage of the parish she pursued her dream of one day becoming a premier vocalist by completing 12 years of vocal lessons, all the while singing with groups and ensembles, such as the Oak Park Choir, the Horace Mann Choir and Ensemble, the Voices of Victory, the Voices of Fulfillment, The Mighty Queens of Soul, The California Mass Choir, the NPAC Adult and Mass Choirs, and the NTLBC Adult and Mass Choirs.

Valerie has opened for several recording artists, including:

• Frankie Beverly

• Morris Day and the Time

• Alfonzo Blackwell

• Lenny Rankins

Valerie polished her stage presence by applying her training, background and skills to the wide spectrum of talents required for concerts, where she had the opportunity to display her own vocal styles as well as her directing ability and musical accompaniment training. Garnering the premiering role in Would You Be Ready, an ethnic musical written and directed by Rosetta Dear that entertained audiences for six months, further enhanced that development. Valerie’s phenomenal stage presence together with her extraordinary sound enhances the listening experience of her audiences, enabling them to not only hear but feel the emotion in the music, whether it be R&B, Jazz, Soul or Gospel. This stellar vocalist is also an accomplished musician, playing the acoustic piano, keyboard, organ, drums and flute. She is also a poet/lyricist who has won numerous awards for her poetry/lyrics. She has written for numerous artists on a variety of labels, and her lyrics are heard worldwide. Valerie has completed her second solo project and is currently working on her third project. She performs regularly in the following venues:

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Litlle Italy Fest San Diego Jazz Festival

San Diego Convention Center The Los Angeles Edward Theatre

The Montecarlo Casino Barona Casino

Statistics: Height: 5/9” , Weight: 142 , Size: 6