Ina Buckner-Barnette, The Sunshine Storyteller

Los Angeles, CA

$400 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Laugh, sing and spread your wings as you travel the world in folktales and songs that will tickle your funny bone, awaken your imagination and make you shine like the sun! My character building participatory storytelling concerts and workshops have inspired and empowered family audiences across the globe. The whole family will have fun together celebrating birthdays and holidays with the interactive stories and songs! School assembly and community events audiences sparkle and shine when Ina shares her multicultural stories. Create special memories audiences will cherish for years with Ina and her sunshine stories!


Reviews

4 reviews

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Estela L.

June 28, 2025
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Excellent repeat performance

We were so happy to welcome Ina back to camp this summer. The campers actively participated throughout the stories. It was a wonderful experience once again:)

Hired as: Storyteller

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Ina Buckner-Barnette, The Sunshine Storyteller

It was an honor and a pleasure to share story fun with your Junior campers again this year! They just made me smile from ear to ear!


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Laura M.

October 31, 2024
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Fantastic Halloween!

Had a great experience booking the Sunshine Storyteller to entertain all the kids that showed up for our corporate Halloween event. She did three back to back sessions and had the kids clapping and singing along the whole time. Booking and setting up was very smooth! Would highly recommend if you're looking for an experience that will entertain the kiddos, especially ones that like to interact and sing!

Hired as: Storyteller


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Estela L.

August 19, 2024
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So engaging!

Ina had my campers' attention for the whole presentation! They were actively involved in the stories, and the pacing was perfect. The movement and counting with the stories is just what my group of four and five year olds needed!

Hired as: Storyteller


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Ashley M.

June 13, 2024
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2024 Juneteenth Celebration

On behalf of BLACKfront, I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation for your incredible performance at our 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. Your participation played a crucial role in making our event a success.

Ina, your storytelling about the "Mother of Juneteenth" and her journey in getting Juneteenth recognized was informative and inspirational. You have a wonderful spirit and our attendees appreciated your performance.

Your talent and dedication helped to create a memorable and impactful celebration that honored the significance of Juneteenth and brought our community closer together. We are incredibly grateful for your contribution and the positive energy you brought to our event. Thank you once again for your outstanding performance and for sharing your gift with us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future and to continue celebrating the rich cultural heritage and achievements of the African American community.

Hired as: Storyteller

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Booking information

Price range: $400 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 60 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - General liability

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

Past booked events

June 2025

18

Wednesday

Camp Event

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

October 2024

31

Thursday

Halloween Party

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Irvine, CA

July 2024

03

Wednesday

Camp Event

1:30pm - 2:15pm

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

June 2024

13

Thursday

Virtual Event

2:00pm - 2:15pm

Los Angeles, CA

February 2024

09

Friday

School Assembly

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Inglewood, CA

April 2018

14

Saturday

Product Promotion

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Costa Mesa, CA

Set list

I perform family-friendly stories and sing-along shows for birthdays and most calendar holidays.

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