Valerie David
Valerie David, an actor, singer, and writer, is a graduate of Manhattan’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts, has a BA from James Madison University; and is a proud member of the amazing Broadway Hearts. Valerie is the writer and performer of The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within. It is her inspirational solo show that chronicles her journey to become a 3-time cancer survivor, which has been accepted into 34 different play festivals worldwide, won multiple awards, and has been touring since 2016. Valerie was diagnosed and treated for Stage III Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 1999, Stage II Breast Cancer in 2014 and 2015, and Stage IV Breast Cancer in 2018. As of April 2019, she has beaten cancer again! Valerie no longer has active disease. There is no trace of her cancer. She is a true superhero. The Pink Hulk is a true testament TO NEVER GIVE UP! In these current times, Valerie continues to perform her show virtually with audience talkbacks and Q&A’s. The Pink Hulk has won several awards including Audience Choice Award in the Shenandoah Fringe and WOW Award in Sweden’s Gothenburg Fringe. Valerie and her show have been featured on TV, radio, in publications and on podcasts, including NBC 4 New York, CBS, FOX, amNY, Heal magazine, The IndyStar, Breast Friends Cancer Support Radio Network, Mia’s World, First Online With Fran, The Crisis Help Show, and Reykjavik Fringe Festival podcast. Published writer in the MSK Visible Ink Writing Program Anthologies and her poem, The Coronavirus & Metastatic Cancer Spoken Word Poetry, was published in The Collection by Open Doors NYC. Credits include Off-Broadway production of A Stoop on Orchard Street, Rumors, Blown Sideways Through Life. Films: How I Became that Jewish Guy, Singles.com, Bridges and Tunnels. Memberships also include: Dramatists Guild, LPTW, AEA, and SAG-AFTRA. Valerie wishes to thank Broadway Hearts! For more info, visit https://pinkhulkplay.com/
We love Valerie! She is such an inspiration, and so incredibly generous with her time and energy. We are so fortunate to have her as a member of Broadway Hearts. Thank you, Valerie!