It is an honour and privilege to
acknowledge the mastery of Val Hilliker, Comedy Ventriloquist who along
with Kelly Bundt brings sincerity, compassion and delight to everyone
they meet.
Val’s puppets are creative and delightful
and the lessons they teach surprise and empower. As a Ventriloquist,
Val is without peer! As a Child Clinical Psychologist, I have seen many
children’s shows and Val’s is the first one I have seen
where you forget her creations are just cloth – she brings them
alive and gives them a personality and character so well developed that
you can forget she’s there.
The shows Val Hilliker, Comedy Ventriloquist,have
developed with Kelly Bundt, are wonderful. They are spontaneous,
involving and funny. If this was all they were I would still recommend
them highly. They are, however, so much more. As a Co-Founder of The
Virtues Project™, I have seen their ability to empower, educate
as well as delight. They teach lessons and develop character –
they show children (and adults) in the audience what really matters.
They engage children and help them remember who they truly are.
Val Hilliker along with Kelly Bundt brings excellence (and charm and
joy) to everything they do. It is a pleasure to recommend them to you.
Dan Popov, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, The Virtues Project
Stuart Connor of the Boys and Girls Club of
Calgary (Hanger) writes:
Having experienced puppets~artist in
residence I feel jubilant.
The acknowledgment and encouragement of kids
and youth to participate were most helpful and meaningful.
All of the artist in residence with Val and
Kelly was great, I just wish we had more than one day to make puppets
and teach kids how to use them. See you next year!
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Artist
in Residence feedback
"Enjoyed
the Process. I appreciate how helpful Kelly and Val were with the
students. Most memorable is seeing my students' originality and
creativity developing their wetland creatures."
Linda Moczulski
Gr. 5/6 Teacher, Hussar Alberta
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"We
hired Val Hilliker who has turned out to be not only a wonderful
puppeteer but has a keen interest in the topic of bullying, is a great
public speaker and has offered us many terrific ideas for marketing our
program too."
- Catherine Ranger
Puppets for Peace
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It was awesome to see your
recent performance at the Unity in Harmony Conference in Halifax N.S.
The impact of your show is still imprinted in my memory a very
effective and fun way to reach/teach people. Your enthusiasm and
creativity will be a contribution to all who have the opportunity to
experience your presentation. Keep up the great work!!
Joanie Beaubien Facilatator at Virtues Connection Montreal
I know
I am in the presence of a real
professional when you can handle kids wandering around, and deal with a
collapsing platform without missing a beat.
Donna Wheatcroft Vritues Porject Master
Facilitator
Greetings from Balcarres. I just want
to send a THANK YOU for the wonderful presentation yesterday. I was
excited, entertained and very pleased with the message and its
delivery. You do the Virtues Program proud. Keep working hard and
having fun.
Donna-Lynne
I am in Awe. I have never seen a
better Ventriloquist in my whole life! Thank you for addressing such an
important subject. Every school in the world should see this awesome
presentation. “
Janice L Clark, Glenwood Alberta
Thank you.
TO VAL : THIS IS ONE OF
YOUR HELPERS FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
MY FAVORITE PUPPET IS CROCKER ROCKER . I LIKE YOUR SHOWS A
LOT.ESPECIALLY THE JAPAN
STICKS
AND THE BOARD WITH THE EYES AND THE MOUTH. BY:KEENAN
We just had Val in Vancouver for
several shows and had a whale of a time at her adult show.
~ Lea Young
One
grandmother said that her three granddaughters were so
appreciative, she took them out on a date .
They said,""That was the most fun we ever had grandma, Thanks for
taking us"
This grandmother takes them to Mother's Day tea parties at the church.
Leona the grandmother said, " I loved those little lessons in each act,
it was a delightful evening.
Father Landry, who was going to stay 5 minutes laughed his evening
away, joined in "u r a duck repeatedly.
He told everyone that he wants a blown up picture of the 6'6" baby . He
totally enjoyed himself.
All the parishioners talked about the great evening and how others
missed a good time.
We just had Val in Vancouver for
several shows and had a whale of a time at her adult show.
~ Lea Young
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Val is an extraordinary ventriloquist. She has a unique
way of engaging her audience, of all ages and cultures. The messages
she conveys through her "dummies" are hard-hitting, which move her
audiences to becoming introspective, and as a result making positive
adjustments to their character. I unreservedly recommend Val as someone
who would bring positive results to your event.
Ralph Peters
President, CLIMB Intercultural Society
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A very big
thank you for coming out to Canmore last week for our “Festival
Lite” as we on the committee have been calling it. Thank you also
for taking the initiative to entertain at the front gate when
we’d sold out in the afternoon; you definitely saved the day.
I’d love to
work with you again.
Norine Hori
Canmore Children’s Festival
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you have excellent puppet manipulation."
- Tom O'Lenick
Ventriloquist
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"I had to try to control my laughter when I
was filming her, thank heavens the Camera's were on tripods."
- Ed Blasco
Photographer
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and all, especially your presentation of Jack and the bean stock."
- Mary Hunter
Satisfied Customer
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party was a huge success thanks to Val and her entertainment and love
for children. We had a great time, and we KNOW we could not have pulled
it off without her. Thank you very much for sending her!".
- Jason Lochan
Satisfied Customer
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instrumental in attracting people to the information table."
- Northern Alberta Brain Injury Society
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"I am pleased to be able to recommend Val
Hilliker as an entertainer. She has great skills as a ventriloquist and
provides a light enjoyable program that is suitable for
families. "
- Starr Cardwell
Satisfied Customer
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all and you certainly helped to make their stay in the hospital more
pleasant."
- Royal Alexandria Hospital
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as a superb ventriloquist. Her fabulous comical wit has entertained us
for many years here at the Canyon Meadows Community center on several
different occasions. It still amazes me how she can entertain people of
all ages. The interaction she does with the audiences is amazing, as
she is an improv master."
- Canyon Meadows Community Association
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look on the faces of the kids. You are a first class professional
entertainer, Val."
- Leo Peters,
The Creativity Coach
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Lewis!"
- Keith Singleton
Ventriloquist/Producer
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We just had Val in Vancouver for
several shows and had a whale of a time at her adult show.
~ Lea Young
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and her technique is as good as it gets. It's almost magical!"
- Joe Lefler, President
Fun-Tastic Entertainment, Inc.
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professionalism. Her ventriloquism is excellent, her characters well
defined, her manner confident and relaxed, her show an absolute joy to
watch."
- Stephen Knowles
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400 ventriloquists from more than a dozen countries and I have received
extremely positive feedback from both official and personal contacts.
You were, indeed, a highlight of the International Show, a perfect
ambassador as a Canadian and as a lady, since this was the first ever
*All Ladies* International line up. As MC and International Coordinator
of the 2005 Vent Haven Ventriloquist conVENTion I’m delighted to
thank you for your outstanding contribution."
- Dr. Stevo Schüling, Germany
International coordinator
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