Golden State Valkyries Announce In-Arena Entertainment Team for Inaugural Season

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Golden State Valkyries Announce In-Arena Entertainment Team for Inaugural Season

May 5, 2025 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
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OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Valkyries today announced their in-arena entertainment team for the 2025 inaugural season, featuring personalities who will create an electric atmosphere at Chase Center for all Valkyries home games.

The Valkyries' game day experience will include Ari Waller serving as In-Arena Host, Jamie Coffee as Public Address Announcer, and resident DJ's DJSHELLHEART and DJ LadyRyan providing the soundtrack for the team's inaugural season. Each brings extensive connection to the Bay Area and experience working with premier sports organizations and entertainment brands.

Making their debut on May 6, The Flock will be the Valkyries' hype team all season long. Debuting on May 16, Violet Vibes, a multi-generational team featuring dancers of all ages, will entertain Valkyries fans at select games.

With over a decade of experience, Waller brings high-energy expertise to the Valkyries after serving as the in-arena host for the Golden State Warriors during the 2024-2025 season. Her resume includes in-arena hosting for the Los Angeles Sparks, the Pac-12 football and basketball championships, and the 150th Kentucky Derby. Known for her dynamic crowd engagement and background as a professional dancer, Waller has also worked with major brands including Jordan Brand and Nike at premier events nationwide.

Coffee has more than 20 years of experience as a PA announcer. Her resume includes announcing for the NCAA Women's Final Four, Sacramento Kings, San Francisco 49ers, San Francisco Giants, and the Sacramento Monarchs. As one of the first women to serve as a PA announcer in both the NBA and NFL, Coffee brings a confident, authoritative voice and meticulous preparation to the Valkyries game-day experience.

Michelle Miller, known professionally as DJSHELLHEART, has been energizing Bay Area crowds for nearly a decade. She brings sports entertainment experience alongside a resume that includes performances with major hip-hop artists like Rexxliferaj, Mr. Carmack, and P-Lo. Her deep Bay Area sports roots include serving as a DJ for the Golden State Warriors Thrive City events, California Bears Women's Basketball, and San Francisco 49ers watch parties.

Named the Best DJ in the Bay Area in 2023 by Bay Area Reporter Magazine, DJ LadyRyan brings her celebrated musical curation to the Valkyries. A staple in the Bay Area music scene, she has opened for legendary artists like Diana Ross, Erykah Badu, and Anderson Paak. In 2023, LadyRyan was honored by the City of Oakland for her leadership in the LGBTQ music and arts community and will bring her inclusive, high-energy musical selections to Chase Center.

For more information on the Valkyries 2025 season, presented by Kaiser Permanente, please visit valkyries.com.

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