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Speaker Biographies
Suzi Whaples
Experience Appalachia through the eyes of one who lives there. Suzi "Mama" Whaples is a storyteller and humorist who blends Appalachian myth, legend, life experiences, persona and culture together in, what many have called, a captivating performance. She has delighted audiences across America with her wit and wisdom. "Mama" will take you on a sentimental journey through time, a simpler time in the life of our country when neighbors were friends and families were treasured. "Mama" will have you laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next, sharing memories of our heritage and our lifetime.
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