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Valerie Toth Grant -
Bio
Valerie earned a degree in Music and Theatre
from the prestigious, Indiana University, in
Bloomington, Indiana.
After attaining teaching certification and Master credits in Music
at Towson State College in Baltimore, she headed for New York City.
She continued studying in voice, dance and
acting in New York, while her vocal abilities earned her a solid
reputation for the leading ingénue roles both in New York and around
the country. She has performed in over 100 musical and opera
productions.
While performing in New York, Valerie received
high acclaim from The New York Times and The Daily News for her
operatic roles. After years of success on stage, Valerie headed west
to explore the Film and Television markets. It was in Los Angeles
that she met Ken Grant, who not only was to become her husband, but
also her partner in the thriving acting school, KVG Studios, in
Orlando, Florida.
Valerie has also performed in numerous soap
operas in New York and Los Angeles including: “The Bold and the
Beautiful”, “The Young
and the Restless”, “Another World”, “Search For Tomorrow”, “As The
World Turns”, and “The Guiding Light”. In addition to her
performances on soap operas,
Valerie’s interest in the technical and writing aspects of the
entertainment industry, have led her to create and write her own
soap opera, “Southern Obsessions”, as well as several sitcoms and
two books.
Upon arrival in Florida, Valerie performed
frequently on local shows such as: “Welcome Freshman”, “Keenan and
Kel”, “The Mickey Mouse Club”, “Superboy”, “Kid’s Korner”, and
numerous commercials and industrials. Her latest film, “Ready,
Willing and Able” won the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival award for
best independent film.
As owners of KVG Studios in Orlando, Valerie
and Ken continue to teach and create projects. The techniques taught
at KVG have generated a strong talent pool in the Central Florida
area that rivals that of the major entertainment markets. Valerie
currently sits on the National Council for Actors’ Equity
Association and is a Tony voter. |
