Valerie Clayman Pye is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at LIU Post. She holds a PhD in Performance Practice, Drama and a MFA in Staging Shakespeare from the University of Exeter, and a MFA in Acting from Brooklyn College. Valerie is a professional actor and director whose work has reached audiences in over twenty countries. As a voice and speech coach, Valerie has worked in theatre, film, and television coaching Academy, BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award nominees. The British Council named her a finalist for the Education UK Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.