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Kevin McHale Takes on Leading Role in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Kennedy Center While Thriving in Podcasting and Music
Get ready for Kevin McHale's exciting return to the stage in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Kennedy Center, while he continues to dominate the podcasting scene and captivate with his music career!
“Just keep going” with Sharrod Williams
Sharrod Williams is a multi-hyphenate based in New York City. Proud Montclair State University graduate, self-proclaimed Broadway star, and Capricorn in all the best ways.
Unapologetic Gina Katon Empowers and Inspires
Gina Katon is an artist and entrepreneur with a serious leaning towards a "zero fucks” attitude.
Owin’s Happiness is For Everyone
Owin Pierson (he/they) is a Queer Asian-American Content Creator and Advocate.
A Vision of Two Edwardian Men Sparks a First Novel for Stephanie Cowell
“THE BOY IN THE RAIN was the first novel I ever tried to write, urged by friends when I shared a vision of two Edwardian men I had “seen” while walking past an old house.”
No Shrinking Away from Actor Devin Kawaoka
Actor Devin Kawaoka grew up a downhill ski racer in Rochester, New York training to compete in the Olympics. He attended New York University.
The Possibility and Love of Issa & Odessa Dragon
Issa & Odessa Dragon are an award-winning multi hyphenated performance duo based in Brooklyn. They are completely out of the box and can be seen performing all over NYC and Jersey, where they have stormed as staples in the community.
Love Bailey’s Queer Sanctuary Of ‘Transmecula’
Love Bailey is a queer artist, designer, performer and cultural visionary with heavy ties to the worlds of fashion and music.
Recording and Performing with Dr. Maren Hancock, a.k.a. Betti Forde
Dr. Maren Hancock, a.k.a. Betti Forde, has deejayed for25 years, sharing stages with everyone from Frankie Knuckles to Cyndi Lauper.
James St Bass is Always up for "a gig I haven't done yet”
Fans of electronic music and community radio in Toronto know that James St Bass has been spreading the gospel of beats and bass since he first hit the decks at the groundbreaking Boom Boom Room on Toronto's Queen street west IN 1988.
The big dancefloor energy of Cozmic Cat
Cozmic Cat is a Toronto-based electronic music DJ and producer, known for dynamic, fun and high- energy performances as well as unique and diverse artist partnerships.
The Unpredictableness of Aeryn Pfaff
Aeryn Pfaff is a versatile Toronto based DJ with roots in the queer techno scene. "I play clubs, warehouses, festivals, patios, drag shows, disco, techno, prog, trance, house, breaks, dnb, jersey club, baile funk, vogue house, rave, ambient — I like everything," he says.
Chiclet Blends House, Electro and Nu Disco
Since 1999, Chiclet has played countless raves, club residencies, radio shows and special events in Toronto, Montreal, New York City and Hong Kong, among other cities.
You Will Rise Project with Paul Richmond
Paul Richmond (He/Him) is an internationally recognized visual artist and activist whose career has included exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the United States as well as publication in numerous art journals and anthologies.
Co-Owner of Rehab Entertainment, Terissa Kelton
Terissa Kelton is an award-winning actress and producer whose work has been recognized globally, including at the Austin Film Festival and The Annecy International Film Festival. Kelton is the Co-Owner and Executive Vice President at Rehab Entertainment with her producing partner, John W. Hyde.
Drag Roast and Queens Of Kings Creator, Evan Zampella
Evan Zampella (He/Him) is a New York-based content creator, director, and producer who has generated content across a spectrum of mediums, including television, new media, music, and film. Evan is the creator of the DRAG ROAST series and the Streamy-nominated series QUEENS OF KINGS, both available on Revry. Evan’s recent production credits include DA FUQ, QUEENS OF KINGS, and TRADE WITH HONEY + DAKOTA.
The “Transgender Singing Sensation” Ryan Cassata
Ryan Cassata (he/him) is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, and LGBTQ+ activist whose work has been featured on/in GRAMMY.com, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, etc. With over 650 performances and seven original and critically-acclaimed musical albums, Ryan is proud to be recognized as the first openly-trans performer at the Vans Warped Tour. Ryan has been praised by The Advocate Magazine as a “Transgender singing sensation.”
Prestigious Producer Cody Lassen
Cody is a Tony Award-winning and Grammy-nominated producer, most recently represented on Broadway by Paula Vogel’s HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, INDECENT, which transferred from Off-Broadway to Broadway in just 11 months, and the Deaf West Theatre revival of SPRING AWAKENING, which transferred from a 99 seat production in Los Angeles to Broadway in just 366 days.
Professional Soccer Player Paige Nielsen
Paige Nielsen (She/Her) is from Lincoln, Nebraska and is now living in Los Angeles. She is a professional soccer player and has been playing for a few years. Paige has played for: Seattle Reign FC, Western Sydney Wanderers, Suwon UDC, Canberra United, Washington Spirit, and Angel City FC.
QueerX Twitch Streamer of the Year Elix
As a non-binary immigrant and first-generation Mexican-American, Elix, found their passion in content creation in 2017. With their addicting laugh, sassy attitude, and warm heart, they’ve become one of the most well-known LGBT content creators on Twitch.