Valarie Pettiford | |
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Born | New York City, U.S. | July 8, 1960
Education | High School of Performing Arts |
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Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse | Tony Rader |
Valarie Pettiford (born July 8, 1960)[1] 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.[2] She is also known for her role as Deirdre "Big Dee Dee" LaFontaine Thorne on the UPN television sitcom Half & Half.