Valarie Pettiford
Valarie Pettiford | |
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Pettiford in 2009 | |
| Born | July 8, 1960 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | High School of Performing Arts |
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| Years active | 1978–present |
| Spouse | Tony Rader |
Valarie Pettiford (born July 8, 1960) is an American stage and television actress, dancer, and jazz singer. She received a Tony Award nomination for her role in the broadway production Fosse. She is also known for her role as Deirdre "Big Dee Dee" LaFontaine Thorne on the UPN television sitcom Half & Half.