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Elaine Del Valle, Latina Native New Yorker, 2009 Winner of Back to Back NYC Festivals for her autobiographical one woman show, BROWNSVILLE BRED. www.BrownsvilleBred.com Brownsville Bred is a Latina's Coming of Age story set in 1980's Brownsville, Brooklyn Projects. The autobiographical show takes the audience through an “emotional rollercoaster” that is uplifting, heartbreaking and powerful as they witness Del Valle recreate life in the tough projects of 1980’s Brownsville, Brooklyn NY. Amongst eight other characters, Del Valle narrates as herself from ages 11 to 17. Del Valle’s loving father, another empathetic character, leaves the family of five as he falls from stature as a talented musician to a defeated heroine addict. Not unlike most impoverished families, Elaine’s mother emerges as the loveable spirit that holds the family together and guides them to a hopeful future. Crime, Drugs and Poverty mix with the Joys of Family, Hope, Salsa and the Birth of Rap, as Del Valle’s innocence recounts a journey to womanhood, a neighborhoods crack & crime epidemic, Salsa rumbas, and her love of Run DMC, which often times help her verbalize a unique struggle and triumph that has audiences cheering and laughing through their tears while swaying to urban rhythms.

Elaine Del Valle has been recognized for her volunteerism. Along with penning award winning grants, Del Valle is also the founder and co-chair of THE MANSION RIDE FOR AUTISM, an annual cycling event which began in 2002 and raises funds for Autism charity. Del Valle's event hosts over 1000 cyclists annually and was named in the "TOP 35 Best and Most Interesting Charity Rides in the Country" (Bicycling Magazine June 2009).

Other noteable work includes DORA THE EXPLORER, THE SOPRANOS, DONNIE BRASCO, and more. Her Production Company, Del Valle Productions Inc. is responsible for the short film JACK & JILL, the pilot NEERJA, and the music video AUTOMATIC.

Elaine Del Valle is a member of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, NYWIFT & NATPE.