Neema Meena: A Mezzo-Soprano’s Journey
Neema Meena, a proud graduate of Wagner College, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance in May 2023. Her passion for the performing arts ignited in kindergarten and has since blossomed into a lifelong devotion. A true theater enthusiast with a deep love for opera, and Jazz Neema’s college years were marked by notable performances in both her school’s choir and Wagner’s opera company.
Long time stand-up comic and I also now do screenwriting and voice direction.
Kwaku “DrumLove” Payton is an Artist from New York City. He specializes in African Drum and Dance and has demonstrated his expertise for the last 25 years.
Regie Cabico is a spoken word pioneer who won the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam. Mr. Cabico was a featured poet at the 2022 Whitney Biennial and received the 2006 Writers for Writers Award from Poets & Writers. Television credits include The Poet Speaks, HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, TEDx & NPR’s Snap Judgement. He is a teaching artist at the Kennedy Center for the Arts and one of the inaugural recipients of the 2023 James Baldwin Fellowship from La Maison Baldwin, Paris, France. His work appears in over 50 anthologies, including Aloud: Voices from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
Miriam Whitehead is a poet, motivational speaker, author, playwright, and producer who transforms personal experience into powerful advocacy. Diagnosed with HIV in 2000, she champions “Life After Diagnosis,” using her creative gifts to uplift those impacted by HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. Her works include My Mimi and HIV and Mind Over Matter, both soon to be released in audio and video formats. Through her podcast and talk show, The Person Across From Me, Miriam shares stories of resilience to inspire healing.
Pat Smith is a multidisciplinary artist that reflects on his vast life experience from military service, mental health struggles and addiction to create accessible songs of triumph. His classical voice foundation, allows him to blend a wide variety of genres, whether he accompanies himself on piano or is supported by his band.
SYNC.EXE is a multi-instrumentalist known for creating jazz-infused, groovy, and contemplative music. Born in Elkton, Maryland, he has been surrounded by music throughout his whole life. Proficient as a keyboardist, drummer, and singer, he delves into genres such as contemporary lo-fi, neo-soul, and chillhop. With over 5 years of experience, SYNC.EXE has collaborated with esteemed artists like Farnell Newton, Ian Ewing, Tibeauthetraveler, and more.
Zorina Exie Frey is a 2023 Pushcart Prize winner holding a master's degree in Poetry and Creative Nonfiction from Converse University, a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications, majoring in Journalism with an English minor, and a web design certificate from Indiana University South Bend. She also holds a certificate in Literary Publishing from Emerson College.
I do a Talent show