Film & TV

 
 

Valerie Stern is an accomplished pianist with a unique blend of classical expertise and contemporary flair. She has played roles in numerous television and film productions, both on set and in the studio.

Valerie recorded an extensive piano score for the Amazon thriller Nocturne (2020), and also acted as the on-screen hand double for the film's lead actresses Sydney Sweeney (HBO's Euphoria) and Madison Iseman (Jumanji). In the 2007 motion picture I Know Who Killed Me, Valerie was the hand double for actress Lindsay Lohan, who portrayed a classical pianist. Valerie also appeared as a pianist in The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience in 2022, a live immersive production inspired by the hit Netflix series Bridgerton where music was an integral part of the storyline. 

Additional on-camera credits include the following:

  • Wrestlemania (WWE, 2023): pianist on-stage for champion wrestler Roman Reigns at SoFi Stadium

  • Perry Mason (HBO, 2023): hand double for actress Hope Davis

  • Nike (2022): sideline musician for TV commercial

  • The Ringmaster (2022): hand double for short film

  • Beyond Paradise (2015): hand double for actress Daphne Zuniga

  • Coca-Cola (2010, 2012): musician and co-writer for commercial song

  • Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2007): sideline pianist

How It Works

Whether you're looking for a soundtrack pianist, on-screen musician, or a hand double to film a convincing and precise piano performance, Valerie is happy to work with you. 

Valerie is proficient at playing with preexisting licensed recordings, or can record new music as needed. She is a proficient sight reader and can play by ear or transcribe. 

Casting directors and producers looking for a pianist for a television segment, movie, or special on-screen performance can reach out to Valerie here for more information.

About Valerie

Valerie Stern's credentials underscore her commitment to musical excellence. A summa cum laude graduate of USC's Thornton School of Music (BM and MM), she went on to obtain her Doctor of Musical Arts degree from UCLA in 2021. She recently assumed the role of Music Department Chair at the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA), held annually on the CalArts campus. A Los Angeles native, Valerie is well-versed in many styles of music and is an active performing and recording artist.

Contact Valerie Stern

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