About
Valerie Stephens is an award-winning performing artist and educator.
Boston-born Valerie was introduced to performing arts at UMass/Amherst, and the shy young woman became smitten by theater’s creative freedom and transformative force.
Following that passion, she has developed her skills as an actor, storyteller, and
vocalist/band leader.
In addition, Valerie is a sought-after historical researcher, educator, and producer.
Most Recent Awards & Recognitions
The Witherspoon Institute Best Actress Award, Black Bizz KUUMBA Award, and BAMSfest Rock Her Crown Award.
In addition to receiving a Brother Thomas Fellowship with an unrestricted monetary award, Valerie has received a Bridge Award in Arts, Boston City Council Resolution for creating the annual event PRINCESS DAY: Celebrating Little Girls of Color and her commitment to icon Nina Simone’s legacy, a Get Konnected!
Boston Legends & Pioneers Award, a NAACP Image Award, Urban Music Award in Blues and nomination in Jazz as well as Citations of Appreciation from the Cities of Boston, New Bedford and Springfield.
Awards & Accredations
Brother Thomas Fellowship
Bridge Award in Arts
Boston City Council Resolution
New England Foundation for the Arts Creative City Grant
Get Konnected! Boston Legends & Pioneers Award
NAACP Image Award
Urban Music Award in Blues
Urban Music Award in Jazz Nominee
Citations of Appreciation from the Cities of Boston, New Bedford & Springfield.
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Dorchester Historical Society
Massachusetts Memories Roadshow Advisory Board
Massachusetts Studies Network
Boston Pan African Forum
NAACP