Dr. Ramilya Saubanova a Baltimore–based pianist from the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, brings over 22 years of experience to the world of music. She has won numerous awards, including the Grand–Prix at the World Vision Music International Competition and Music without Limits International Competition. Her talent has also been recognized with prestigious scholarships, including the Presidential Scholarship of Tatarstan.
Tulani Janae found her love for dance and performing arts at the early age of 8. She joined Future Shock DC and began to flourish and develop her love for street styles. Throughout her time with the Culture Shock DC family, Tulani developed the skills to effectively teach aspiring dancers and choreograph dance pieces. For the past eight years, she has been teaching at various workshops and studios in the DMV area as well as curating her own creative projects. Some of these include: Shell Shock DC, Elements Urban Arts Collective, KickRocks Dance Crew, B. Funk Dance Co., and more.
Mr. KittyKai (he/him) is a transmasculine Hyattsville based visual and performing artist, educator, and alternative model. He has worked with organizations across the country including Party Liberation Foundation, Sunset and Chill, Metta Creative, Camp Contact, Tethered Together, the National LGBTQ Task Force, and Dark Odyssey. Spicy Meow Werks was established in 2018 as a way to combine all of his creative endeavors.
Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, Food Story coach, and author of the award-winning, Amazon best-selling memoir, Leaving Large – The Stories of a Food Addict. For years, Michelle was a top performer for the most influential brands in media, including Radio One and Disney/ABC.
Hand painted coins from around the world.
Jonah Brock is from a small railroad town in central Illinois. In 2021 he received a B.A. in Visual Art and Art History from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. His work has been exhibited in various locations, such as the Museum of Art Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO, and GOCA-Galleries of Contemporary Art in Colorado Springs, CO. He is currently based in Baltimore, MD.