kirk Waller has been involved in theater, public speaking, mime and, of course, storytelling for over 20 years. Kirk performs in schools, libraries, churches, storytelling festivals, businesses and special events. He has a lifelong love of story, literature and the arts. Kirk received his Bachelor's Degree in English and his Master's in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University.
He has garnered national recognition for his speaking abilities, including a first place in After Dinner Speaking in Phi Rho Pi National Forensic Speech Championships. Kirk was also a Marin Arts Council Community Arts Grant recipient for his work with the Colors of Diversity Storytelling Project.
Kirk was a teller at the Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Telling Tales Berkwood Hedge Festival, National Speakers Association Conference (workshop presenter), DVC Ethnic Storytelling Festival and he recently completed his first CD Project, Quack, Gabble, Squawk and other Animal Tales, and his first children's book, Sister Water and Misses Wind.