- West Hollywood, CA
- Emcee
- 5 miles from
- $250-2000
Valentina Brainova
Overview
Valentina (aka Auntie Brains) is your favorite Soviet event hostess, hype queen, and mic-wielding ringmaster of fabulous chaos. Whether you need a fierce MC, a laugh-out-loud performance, or someone to keep the energy UP — Auntie Brains has you covered.
Reviews
2 reviews
Caleb R.
August 18, 2025Unforgettable Comedy, An Emcee Like No Other.
We absolutely love Valentina! She’s a one-of-a-kind emcee and comedian who lights up the room the moment she steps on stage. Her character is hilarious and unforgettable—fans of Borat were thrilled, but even those who had no idea what the Soviet Union was couldn’t stop laughing. Valentina’s humor is smart, bold, and accessible to everyone, making the entire event feel fun and memorable. Guests raved about her performance, and we can’t wait to have her back again!
Hired as: Emcee
Jeremy T.
August 4, 2025Great party with Valentina
I hired Valentina to host my friend’s 40th birthday party because I didn’t want some fake-hype emcee or cheesy games. I wanted honesty, confusion, chaos, and some emotional stir up. Valentina delivered all of that and then some. People were howling with laughter. My ex came, cried, and said she’d never felt more seen. Valentina ended the night with a ‘diagnosis dance’ where she gave people fake medical diagnoses based on their dance styles. It was unhinged. My friends are still talking about it. Valentina is a true experience. She made my friend’s 40th unforgettable and just the right amount of bizarre.
Hired as: Emcee
Booking information
Price range: $400-2000
Languages: Russian, Ukrainian
Gig length: 45 - 600 minutes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
What to expect
When Valentina hosts an event, expect the unexpected—with heart.
She’ll open with a sharp-witted toast or a nostalgic proverb, bless the crowd with humor and warmth, and immediately make everyone feel seen (and slightly roasted). Whether she’s commanding the mic at a wedding, birthday, or corporate gathering, Valentina brings raw authenticity, laughter, and surprising emotional depth.
There may be herbal teas, folk remedies, improvised diagnoses, Soviet-era love songs, or even group dance therapies—but always with her signature blend of mischief and meaning. Guests leave laughing, reflecting, and telling stories about “that unforgettable woman with the accent.”
About
Born in the Soviet Union and trained as a medical doctor, Valentina spent years navigating the rigid systems of healthcare behind the Iron Curtain before reinventing herself as a holistic nurse and master of ceremonies in the United States. With her thick accent, irreverent wisdom, and unmatched ability to read a room, Valentina brings a unique blend of old-world bluntness and soulful charm to every event she hosts. Whether she’s blessing a wedding with Ukrainian folk sayings or diagnosing your guests’ dance styles at a birthday party, Valentina doesn’t just emcee—she creates unforgettable, heart-opening experiences. A walking contradiction wrapped in a headscarf, she’s part healer, part entertainer, and all heart.
Additional booking notes
Applicable to each event separately.
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2025
15
Friday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
North Hollywood, CA
06
Wednesday
Flappers
7:30pm - 9:00pm
03
Sunday
Bachelor Party
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Set list
Applicable to each separate event.
Influences and inspiration
Valentina’s style is influenced by the sharp satire of Borat and the surreal whimsy of Pee-wee Herman. Like Borat, she plays with cultural misunderstandings and exaggerated stereotypes to reveal deeper truths. Like Pee-wee, she blends absurdity with childlike sincerity, creating a character that’s both ridiculous and oddly endearing. The result? A performance that’s bold, bizarre, and unexpectedly heartfelt.
Setup requirements
Stage
Mic
Mic stand
Speakers
DJ Set
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