Ratzafratz

Other than our pop singer “Shakaza” in Ratzafratz!, what has been your favorite animated character to play?
That’s a hard one, because I love Shakaza SOOO much. I suppose, Jimmy Neutron and Jackie from Bobby’s World.

How did you get into the animation biz?
I was actually in Nashville pursuing Country Music as a singer/songwriter. It was suggested to me that I might have a good voice for animation. I had never even thought of it before that. So I sent my demo to some casting directors back in LA and my now dear friend, Ginny McSwain, called ICM on my behalf. They have been my agents ever since!

I’ve heard you had the most requested children’s song on Sirius Radio. What is it about and where can we find it?
The song is called “Baby Banana” and it is from my new children’s CD entitled “What A Way To Play”. It should be in all major retailers soon, but if you can’t find it, you can always just go to my website www.debiderryberry.com and hear a clip and buy it through Paypal there. Also, Amazon, CD Baby and my Burn Lounge.

On Ratzafratz!, you got work with June Foray. Do you think this up and comer may have a career in the animation industry?
June who?…TOTALLY KIDDING!! What an honor to have gotten the opportunity to work with June. I can’t believe I am taller than she is. That’s a first!

June Foray and Debi Derryberry

What do you have coming up?
I am in an animated feature coming up called “Legend of Secret Pass”. Also I am working on Curious George the series as the voice of his cat-pal, Gnocchi. I am currently recording my 2nd children’s Cd. I have a full concert schedule for my music which targets 2-6 year olds. Please visit my website for details on concert dates and locations. I will be in NY Jan 19-23, 2007. I have a few concerts here in LA coming up on the West side.

Click here to listen to Debi’s recording of Shakaza, our Ratzafratz! pop singer.

Thanks Debi!

- Jim Wyatt