Valarie Pettiford
Birth Name:
Valarie Pettiford
Birth Place:
Queens, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Composer

Fast Facts
- In 1978, Pettiford began her career in entertainment at 14 years old in the chorus of the film "The Wiz․"
- Performed in New York and Miami with Lucy and Desi Arnaz in "Babalu," a musical tribute to their father
- Performs with the Pasadena Symphony as guest soloist during their annual Pops program
Awards
- 2004Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2005Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2006Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2025Daytime Emmy - Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:Nominated