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 Heather is a seasoned, versatile storyteller singer-songwriter who performs both traditional and personal stories, bringing them to life through her vibrancy and unique voice. Known for musical storytelling, she tells to all ages and includes songs, chants, original spoken word, verse, poetry, and effectively incorporates props, singing, and playing guitar. She connects well with preschool, kindergarten, elementary school children, and youth, presenting interactive educational, cultural and entertaining programs. 

 She loves sharing ‘stories behind songs’ which are folk and blues based and are intriguing to adults and teens. Her messages are strong through original lyrics and the history and passion of traditional ballads. 

 Heather has volunteered on the SC-CC board as Human Resource Officer and Director of Memberships, was on the 2018 SC-CC conference committee and is the SC-CC Online Event Calendar Coordinator and a trained SC-Radio-CC rover and producer. 

As former Registered Nursing Assistant, Heather is passionate about Healing Stories, and  co-produced a Healing Stories program for SC-Radio-CC in 2017 with David Merleau. Listen here: https://www.storytellers-conteurs.ca/medias/iw/Healing_Stories_Part1.mp3

In 2022 Heather partnered with Janet LeRoy to produce a live storytelling show Good Grief: The Heart of the Matter, first premiered at the Toronto International Storytelling Festival, and later at the Ottawa Signature Series stage.

You may also see Heather partnering with harpist and storyteller, Kim Michele singing folk tunes, ballads and themed sessions for their Rattlings and Rhythms "on the road" shows.  

Heather has been described as a “consummate performer and workshop leader with a delightful folk style”. She genuinely thrives on reeling her audiences in to sing, participate and simply be with her in the storytelling moment

 Click here to check out her latest recordings in the music store!

https://www.heatherwhaley.ca/index.php/store/