Bernadette Nason

Bernadette is acclaimed both for her spirited re-telling of multicultural folktales and for her personal stories pulled from the contrasting lifestyles of the many places she’s lived. She brings stories to life with a vast array of facial expressions, distinctive character voices, sparkling humor, and astonishing energy. With wild and witty observations, Bernadette draws from her unique experience to highlight universal truths and lessons—some momentous, some oddball to the max—learned along the way.

As a touring artist on the Texas Commission on the Arts’ roster, Bernadette tells stories annually to as many as 30,000 students, Pre-K—high school. She’s well-known for her solo stage presentations for adults, comprised of stories gathered under one theme.

Nason’s work has been recognized numerous times as storyteller, actress and writer. She won the prestigious 2007 Austin Critics’ Table Special Citation for “Conspicuous Versatility” and the dubious titles: “2017 Biggest Liar in Texas” and “2010 Biggest…