Gorham, Linda: “Storytelling with Attitude!”

Description: “Linda Gorham is better than recess!” That’s Linda’s favorite quote. Dynamic and exciting, award-winning storyteller, Linda Gorham inspires her audiences with movement, humor, and sometimes zaniness as she tells imaginative multicultural and highly interactive folktales updated with “attitude.” Her stories inspire and amuse people of all ages.


Other: Linda’s repertoire also includes holiday, Civil War, mythology, spooky stories and stories of famous African American legends. She often includes themes of respect, unity, “differences,” and understanding important character values. Please check www.LindaGorham.com for more information and to see ten videos of Linda telling stories. Workshops, keynotes and many speciality programs available.

Availability: Year round

Audience: All ages

Fees: $400

Equipment: Linda brings her own sound system.

Credits: Since 1991, in addition to thousands of schools, libraries and museums, Linda has been featured at many national and regional storytelling festivals including: National Storytelling Conference, National Association of Black Storytellers Conference, Minnesota Storytelling Festival, Detroit Storytelling Festival, Illinois Storytelling Festival, Northlands Storytelling Network Conference & Festival, St. Charles Literature Festival, and Fox Valley Folk Festival, Linda’s many Chicago Area venues include: The Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum, and The Adler Planetarium. Her international venues include: Athens, Greece and Cape Town, South Africa. Linda was also featured on the WTTW Channel 11 show, “Arts Across Illinois.”

Contact: Linda Gorham

Address: P.O. Box 6644, Aurora, IL 60598-0644

Phone: (630) 851-9415 Fax: (630) 851-9404

Email: Linda@LindaGorham.com

Website: www.LindaGorham.com

Notes: Linda is a member of the Illinois Arts Council’s juried Artstour list of performers.