Vicki Kenderes-Eibner, sometimes credited as Vicki Eibner, is a puppeteer who worked on Bear in the Big Blue House, where she performed ten characters including Ojo, Etta Otter, Grandma Flutter, and Lois. She was also a producer for the "What Do You Think?" segments on the series, as well as the video Singing and Dancing With Bear and Friends.
In addition to Bear, Kenderes-Eibner performed on Sesame Street projects and The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss. Non-Muppet credits include The Book of Pooh and work for Nickelodeon and the Discovery Channel.
Two shows in Florida, earlier in her career, earned her five Cable Ace awards in both performance and as a producer. A long time advocate of children's safety, Kenderes-Eibner has created public education programs to train and inform people of all ages about fire, swimming, bicycle and car seat safety. As a part time resident of New Orleans, she has also worked to raise awareness of the assistance that the Gulf Coast region still needs. She has volunteered her puppet Suzie at various shelters in New Orleans and the Children's Hospital of New Orleans.
Muppet/Henson Credits[]
- Bear in the Big Blue House: Ojo, Grandma Flutter, Annette, Lois, Etta Otter, Mama Duck, Tally Otter, Henrietta Vanderpreen, Keisha, Baby Blotter
- "Don't Forget to Watch the Movie": Background Characters
- The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss: Background Characters