Valerie Jane Parker, a talented individual, was born on the mission field in Harare, Zimbabwe, to parents Margaret Hailey Meek, a devoted children's pastor, and Ronnie Allen Meek, a pastor and actor, who relocated their family to the United States shortly after her birth. As the youngest of three siblings, Valerie was raised in a small town outside of Nashville, Tennessee, where her parents' passion for the theatre greatly influenced her early life.
Growing up, Valerie would often spend hours watching rehearsals from backstage, observing the theatrical performances of her parents, who were not only pastors but also actively involved in the theatre. This exposure sparked her interest in acting, and she began performing at a very young age. At just six years old, Valerie took on her first leading theatre role, a feat that marked the beginning of her acting journey.
Throughout her elementary and junior high years, Valerie enthusiastically participated in community and regional theatre productions. Her passion for acting only intensified as she grew older, and at the age of 15, she landed the role of Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet. This experience solidified her decision to pursue acting as a career, and shortly after, she signed with her first agent, marking the beginning of her professional acting journey.
Valerie's early success led to her appearance in television commercials and print ads, setting the stage for her future breakthrough in television. In 2014, she secured a recurring role as Angie on ABC's Nashville, a milestone that opened doors to numerous theatrical and comedic roles in both television and film. Since then, Valerie has continued to hone her craft, captivating audiences with her impressive performances.
