Gayle Ross
The direct descendent of Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, John Ross, Gayle carries her heritage proudly.
Known world wide as a storyteller in the Native American
tradition, Ms. Ross has earned several awards including the
“CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE” award from the National
Storyteller’s association. She has entertained in the
Vice-President’s home, performed before the President of
the United States, and other heads of state.
An incredibly animated storyteller, Gayle
creates spellbound moments in which audiences of thousands
feel as though Gayle is speaking to each one of them
personally, up close. She draws mental pictures that stay
with the listener forever.
Gayle is also the author of 5 books, and two audio
recordings. Her stories have fascinated children and adults
at all corners of the earth. She has toured with the Plains
to Pueblo Native Arts series, performed with Peter Buffett on
the 500 Nations tour, and has shared stages with nearly every
Native performing artist there is. She also has been a
featured performer in Jon Spelman’s American StoryFeast. Hear Gayle's Cherokee
creation story here.........
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