VALERIE SWIFT is an accomplished actress, singer, dancer and musician. Recently, Valerie starred in the independent feature HOLLYWOOD to rave reviews. The LA Times' Kevin Thomas said, "The prestigious, imperious Violet Boudreaux is played by a vivid, shrewd Valerie Swift".

In New York, Valerie played 'Cassie' in the Broadway production of CHORUS LINE, 'Anita' in WEST SIDE STORY and 'Curly's Wife' in OF MICE AND MEN. Her love of theatre continues with diverse roles on the Los Angeles stage.

As a singer, Valerie opened for THE POINTER SISTERS, AL GREEN, BILL WHITHERS, SISTER SLEDGE and shared the stage with ARETHA FRANKLIN at Carnegie Hall.

Other feature films include OFF BEAT, MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON, TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME, DREAMERS, WINGS OF FREEDOM, HANGING HEART, THE SHADOW MEN and UNTIL THE NIGHT.

In the television movie OUT OF THE DARKNESS, Valerie held her own opposite Martin Sheen. She covered the art scene and theatre as the Host of THE NoHo SHOW for 2 seasons and guest starred on MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, CITY OF ANGELS and THE GUIDING LIGHT.

Valerie is quite proficient on the Djembe and Doumbek drums and the crystal singing bowls. Currently, Valerie is writing short stories and a one-woman show.