Valérie Karsenti embarked on a remarkable acting career, commencing at the tender age of 15, when she initiated her journey by enrolling in acting classes, laying the foundation for her future success.
As she continued to hone her craft, she took the next significant step by joining the prestigious National School of Arts and Theater (ENSATT),a renowned institution that has produced numerous talented artists.
During her tenure at ENSATT, Karsenti was fortunate enough to be cast by the esteemed director Jean-Louis Thamin in the production of L'Étourdi, a notable play that shared the stage with esteemed actors Roland Blanche and Jean-Pierre Lorit, further solidifying her reputation as a rising star in the French theatrical scene.
After successfully completing her academic pursuits at the esteemed ENSATT in the year 1988, Karsenti embarked on a notable career trajectory, initially making a significant impact in the realm of television films with her notable performances in productions such as Sniper and Édouard et ses filles.
As her professional journey progressed, her focus began to shift towards the world of theater, where she delivered remarkable performances in a variety of productions, including Camus, Sartre et les autres, Colombe alongside the esteemed Geneviève Page and Jean-Paul Roussillon, and Accalmies passagères, which garnered the prestigious Molière Award for best comedy show in the year 1997.
Throughout the latter half of the 1990s and the initial years of the 21st century, Karsenti's remarkable talent in the realm of theater continued to flourish, as she took on prominent roles in productions such as Un fil à la patte and Un petit jeu sans conséquence, garnering an impressive total of five prestigious Molière Awards, while also being recognized as the best private show in the year 2003.
In addition to her notable achievements in theater, Karsenti's impressive range and versatility also led her to make appearances on television, as well as in various cinematic endeavors, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned directors such as Bertrand Blier and Lisa Azuelos, further solidifying her status as a talented and accomplished artist in the entertainment industry.
Karsenti's illustrious career in the theater continued to flourish, with a plethora of esteemed performances that garnered widespread recognition and accolades. In 2004, he starred in the critically acclaimed production of "Comme en 14", which earned him a trio of prestigious Molière Awards, as well as the distinction of being named the best public show of the year.
The following year, Karsenti took to the stage once more, this time in the highly acclaimed production of "Le Prince travesti", where he was joined by the renowned actor Michel Bouquet. Their collaborative effort was met with widespread critical acclaim, earning them a pair of Molière Awards and the distinction of being named the best private show of 2005.
In addition to his work in "Le Prince travesti", Karsenti also appeared in the production of "Exit the King", which further solidified his reputation as a master of his craft. His performances in both "Comme en 14" and "Exit the King" served as a testament to his incredible range and versatility as an actor.
Finally, Karsenti rounded out the year with a memorable performance in the production of "Adultères", alongside the talented Pascale Arbillot. This production was a true showcase of his incredible acting abilities, as he brought depth and nuance to his character.
Karsenti's acting career has been marked by a significant milestone since the year 2009, as she has been consistently portraying the memorable character of Liliane in the long-running and widely popular French sitcom, Scènes de ménages, which has been airing daily on the prominent television channel, M6.
Concurrently, in the same year, Karsenti was handpicked by the acclaimed director, Mabrouk El Mechri, to take on a leading role in the critically acclaimed and highly successful television series, Maison Close, which was broadcast on the prestigious French television network, Canal+.
