JEF VALENTINE
is an accomplished performer who wears many hats, literally and figuratively. Drawing on a widely varied background as an entertainer, he makes hundreds of personal appearances each year, bringing his unique brand of whimsy to nightclubs, cabarets, trade shows, and parties of every description.
A chameleon nature, knavish sense of humor and attention to every stylish detail have helped him to create a full house of engaging characters and have made him a popular personality on the special events scene.
"Brightening up the world, one character at a time."
- Evening Magazine
"The shoes are workin!!"
- Chita Rivera
"A multi-faceted M.C. of many guises"
- Silke Tudor, SF Weekly
"Are you a grown up?"
- Emily, age 5
Jef's improvised comedy has entertained party-goers in the homes of such celebrities as Robin Williams, Danielle Steele and Barry Bonds.
His singing and dancing have been featured in shows such as
"Unkle Paul Nathan's Dark Kabaret"
and
"Jay Alexander's Swing Circus".
He and partner Suzanne Ramsey make up the duo
Knickertwist
specializing in vintage novelty songs and customized musical roasts.
He's served as
Ringmaster to
"The Velocity Circus"
as well as
MC to
The Art Deco Society of California
and has hosted numerous
fashion shows
for Bay Area designers.
He's shared the big screen with Robin Williams in
"Being Human"
the small screen with Cheech Marin on
"Nash Bridges"
and is a recurring guest on KPIX's
"Evening Magazine".
Theatre credits include
a "straight jacket go-go" as Norman Bates in
"PSYCHO, The Musical"
an evening which left everyone needing a shower
(for various reasons).
Mr. Valentine has also shuffled his way into
The Guinness Book of World Records
with the longest team tap dance in history.
