Micki is a storytelling elder,
starting her storytelling journey
some 60 years ago. Over the
years, she has worked as an
individual, and in groups through
schools and universities to the
theatre stage and television studio.
Micki Beck
Apsley, ON
Doris specializes in Ukrainian
folktales and personal stories
about being an immigrant in
Canada. She also delights her
audiences with holiday
and special themed stories
Doris Cherkas
Oshawa, ON
Enid tells with dramatic flair and
wonderful expression. Most of her
stories are fairy tales and folktales,
but she has lots of other stories,
that she loves to tell.
Enid DeCoe
Courtice, ON
Peter is now branching out, using his
speaking skills from Toastmasters and
applying them to his new passion of
Storytelling. He enjoys researching
historical events and presents them in
a storytelling format, personalizing the characters to add impact to the story
Peter Dowse
Ajax, ON
Sharon is a long-time member of
Durham Storytellers. She enjoys telling historical stories, but especially takes pleasure in relating memorable personal, family stories.
Sharon Henry
Oshawa, ON
Marg is an actor who tells stories
and poems with flair in both English
and French. Marg specializes in French Canadian folktales. She has expanded her French language tales to include those of Louisiana.
Marg Kropf
Cobourg, ON
Sheila has been performing stories
throughout her 26-year career as
a teacher. She specializes in classic
stories of wonder, awe and mystery.
Sheila Ryan
Courtice, ON
Stella loves to craft stories and tell
them using dialogue as her primary
medium. She often tells stories about
people that she knows, or applies
ideas that she has developed to create a story.
Stella Sloan
Bowmanville, ON
Heather Whaley is an orator who is best known as an animated and musical storyteller singer-songwriter for all ages. She performs both traditional and original stories and songs bringing them to life through her vibrancy and unique voice. Her delightful folk style draws people in to simply enjoy and be with her in the storytelling moment.
Heather Whaley
Bowmanville, ON
Dianne has been weaving words of story magic, myth and mystery for all ages for many years. She performs a repertoire of global folk/fairy literary tales, and special seasonal programs with drama, passion, sensitivity and humour, often in costume.
Dianne Chandler
Port Perry, ON
Kesha Christie is an animated storyteller who ignites the imaginations and carries you on an amazing journey from Tale to intriguing tale. She tells Anansi stories, African Folklore, Aesop Fables, Historical and her own original tales.
Kesha Christie
Ajax, ON
Irene tells traditional fairy and folk tales, myths and legends from a variety of cultures. String stories and Fold & Cut stories are also part of her repertoire. Irene tells traditional fairy and folk tales, myths and legends from a variety of cultures. String stories and Fold & Cut stories are also part of her repertoire.
Irene Chromej-Johnston
Lindsay, ON
(905)259-2308 or (705)878-0603
Graham is a published author and
poet, who has written several
children’s books, and also enjoys
telling stories to audiences of
all ages.
Graham Ducker
Oshawa, ON
Daniel Healy has taught English
Literature for 33 years in Toronto.
He loves a good story.
Daniel Healy
Oshawa, ON
"A bard sang and played the lyre, they danced with merry twinkling feet" Kim blends her enchanting voice with the sounds of the ancient harp. As a musical troubadour, she combines story, music and song to create a variety of programming.
Kim Michelle
Pickering, ON
Summi Siddiqui connects cultures beyond borders. She travels the world taking Canadian stories with her and returns with stories from places she visits. Her topics are motivational and inspiring: family stories, memories and fun anecdotes with riddles and humour. She recites Haiku poems, as their appeal lies in capturing the moment. Summi discusses what it is to be a travelling storyteller, so she can inspire the younger generation towards oral storytelling.
Summi Siddiqui
Ajax, ON
Kathleen loves to tell her versions of historical tales and legends, especially about strong women. She also fancies personal and family stories that amuse, inform, and inspire. Kathleen enjoys helping others to embrace the stories within them.