THE COMPETITORS Ilyannis Morales
Ilyannis has been singing since she could talk. Her love for music and singing only grew as she got older. At age 11 she decided to try an instrument for the first time which was the ukulele. After 4 years of playing the ukulele, at age 15 she decided to try guitar. Taking classes for it at school she progressively learned and now has been playing for almost two years!
Jean Gay
Jean is an Atlanta-based cellist who is passionate about presenting music from the classical tradition in a way that is relevant, intuitively resonant, and impactful to today’s listeners. This means she performs in a variety of spaces (from private homes & nature centers to formal concert halls) and music across different periods of time and countries.
Kayla McAlvin
Kayla McAlvin is an 18 year old actress/singer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She started performing when she was just 7 years old and has fallen in love with being on stage/screen. She is pursuing her dreams of being a performer and started professionally acting in February of 2021. Singing has always been one of her passions, and can't wait to see what the future holds.
Lil’ Rascalz
We are the Lil' Rascalz Drumline of Atlanta Drum Academy Atlanta Drum Academy was started in December of 2011 by Mr. James Riles III. Mr. Riles is graduate of Morris Brown College and was in the hit movie “Drumline” and “Drumline 2: A New Beat.” Mr. Riles’ love for teaching drums sparked his desire to open his own academy to teach and educate others. These kids have been featured on tv shows such as “Little Big Shots” and more.
Lindsey Kellogg
Lindsey Kellogg is a Maverick City Choir member who has sung with well known artists such as Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Cory Ashbury and many more on the Maverick City Tour. She is a well rounded singer who is a constant student of her craft. She is a senior English MA student as well as an avid actor, a 2019 Irene Ryan Nominee who has also been featured on Broadway World.
