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About Judy Peiser
- Judy Peiser (born June 4, 1945) is the American co-founder and executive director of the Center for Southern Folklore in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
- She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Illinois and a master's degree from the University of Memphis. Peiser founded the Center for Southern Folklore in 1972 along with William Ferris. Peiser has produced and edited documentary films including Fannie Bell Chapman: Gospel Singer, Gravel Springs Fife and Drum, and Ray Lum: Mule Trader, available on the Folkstreams project's website.
- In interviews she has cited a desire to meet and understand different people as one the main motivators for her work.She is heavily involved in the Memphis Jewish community and often speaks of her faith.
- She is a member of the board of directors of the North American Folk Alliance.
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