Victoria Barbee has been sharing her gift of song since she was a child in her father’s church for over 50 yrs.

Victoria's voice first rang out in her father's church over 55 years ago, and she's been captivating audiences ever since. With a dynamic career spanning Kansas City, New Orleans, and Las Vegas, Victoria is a celebrated actor and singer whose one-woman show, "The Real Barbee Un Masked," earned her the 2022 Crescendo Award and was revived by KC Public Theater in 2023.

She's also the founder of JAB Jewels, a children's theater company that turns the stories of urban youth into powerful stage productions. Her book "Victoria Wears a Mask" chronicles her journey of self-discovery after losing her hair to Alopecia, a deeply moving reflection on identity, voice, and resilience.

Testimonials

“Victoria Barbee is an amazing talent, phenomenal individual to work with and she is very knowledgeable and dependable.”

— Aishah Ogbeh

“Ms. Barbee is an authentic community youth advocate as well as a professional performing arts model and mentor who has helped change the life and pathway of the youth in our neighborhood! Highly RECOMMENDED!”

— Judith Jones from Kansas Academy of Theatrical Arts

“Of course! I love how she learned that the best version of her was the one without any additions! I think it speaks to everyone to be who they already wonderfully are! It’s a message for everyone, always, and still uniquely hers! ❤️”

— Ms. Alycee

“Victoria, thanks again for this experience that you gave to these kids. I am sure they all will remember it, and it will help shape their future. You did a wonderful job - even under not the most ideal circumstances.”

— Andrea Kolkmeier | Assistant Director of Continuing Education

“My kids look forward to Ms. Victoria’s drama class every week.”

— Unknown

“My children wish Ms. Victoria taught theater at her school.”

— Unknown

“At times we wanted to join in.”

— Unknown

“She helped me to like doing plays and doing films.”

— Unknown

“It was always fun!”

- Angella, student

“We knew theater and Drama was Ms. Victoria first love.”

- Ms. M, Shelter KC

“Loving us and loving theater went hand in hand with Ms. V”

— Unknown

“...She made Acting Easy”

- Lizzy, student

“At first I was shy but then she found something I liked to do.”

- Ken, student

“All the world’s a stage!”