Val is a dialect and voice coach committed to the theory of Ensemble and inspired by the diverse community that live Theatre brings. She has 20 years of experience as a dialect coach, which includes regional and local credits. Some of her recent local credits include The Children (Artists Repertory Theatre), Me Jane, DNA (both @ Oregon Children’s Theatre), and Never in My Lifetime (Portland Actor’s Conservatory). Val is a resident artist company member at Artists Repertory Theatre where her most recent credits as an actor include being part of the first installment of the Mercury Company, Between Riverside and Crazy, and The Humans. Her play Trubador, was workshopped with ART during their second installment of the Mercury Company. She is a proud Actors Equity and SAG/AFTRA Member. She also serves on the board of Oregon Children's Theatre.