ISSUE 26 / CREE CICCHINO by KHAOS

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Issue no. 26 May 2017 Kaylyn Slevin Gabby Fabarizio Carla Jimenez Dara Gaier Lola Chél

5 tips to

keep you motivated while excersing Indie artist you NEED to add to your summer playlist

STARRING

Cree Cicchino

A GAME CHANGER

Table of Contents 06 Editor's Notes 18 Dana Gaier 42 Cree Cicchino 58 Katie Gill 30 Carla Jimenez 26 Gabby Fabrizio 22 May Playlist 63 Spring Fashion Looks 34 Kaylyn Slevin 76 Indie Artist You Need in your summer playlist

EDITOR'S NOTE Written By:Â Raye Reign

Hello guys, I am so proud of this issue and how much work has gone into it. Cree was an amazing person to interview and my writers always have some great articles. Man, I love them so much. As you can see I have designed some things differently and I hope you like it. This issue is a bit bigger than usual but it's packed with a lot of good stuff. The 4th I turned 22 and it's still crazy to say. I am so happy and excited with the direction my life and this magazine is going. I am grateful for all of you who have been reading for forever. You make this magazine everything it is. Continue to be you and tweet more ideas @rayereign cause I love to listen. Chow :)

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PLL just concluded this year for Orlando FL and it was a good one! All your favorites were there! Playlist Live is on it's way to DC next. If this lookback doesn't make you wanna go, IDK what would!

DANA GAIER You may know her from all three 'Despicable Me' movies as the voice for the spunky and independent, Edith. We got a chance to chat with her about 'Despicable Me 3' and voice acting!

to record the role of Edith!” I couldn’t stop jumping up and down. I remember the feeling so well and it feels like it was yesterday.

Do you have anything in common with your How did you get to acting, specifically character? voice acting? I think that we both have that troubleI’ve always loved performing. When I was making attitude. I too have an older sister younger, I saw my sister performing in and when I was younger I would always try community theater shows and I admired to mess with her and her friends. I think that her a lot so I decided I would start to audition kind of goes hand-in-hand with having an for shows too. I fell in love with it. I never older sibling. knew that my voice was unique, but when I started working with my agent, she said Why do you think so many people love your that my voice was really distinct and I character? should be going out for voiceover roles. It was kind of something I fell into because They love her because she’s fierce. She has when you’re younger you never really think an awesome attitude toward life and is just about who voices characters in movies. really confident. On top of that, she’s really funny and surprises people with her humor. How did you get to be in the franchise of I honestly think that she’s really admirable 'Despicable Me'? because she’s a tomboy and she owns who she is. When I was 11, my agent called me with a voiceover audition and I actually had to You are going to be starring in a comedy miss it for my 6th-grade camping trip. When horror film, how did you handle the change I got back from the trip they still hadn’t in roles? found the right voice so I was asked to come in and audition at my agency. A few weeks Obviously, it was a big change for me later, I was called to go out to California for because The Ice Cream Truck was my first a working session, which was kind of like a onscreen role. In voiceover, you kind of callback. After I finished in the booth, have to pull emotion out of thin air, but with somebody came outside and said “Dana, onscreen stuff, you have somebody to react we’re so sorry,” and I was so devastated, to. I really loved it and it was a super fun but he finished his sentence by saying experience. I would love to do more “you’re going to have to stay here all day onscreen acting.

What drew you to the 'Ice Cream Truck' script? I loved how the script combined humor and horror because I think that can be really hard to do. My role, Brie, is small, but important and my main scene is really scary, but I think it also successfully finds some funny moments. It’s really cool to see that combination.

love being busy. Why is education still important even while in the industry?

Not only is it important to learn about the world and have knowledge about life, but I think that it also actually helps me in my work. The more you know about the world, the more you can relate to different characters and the situations they are in. Would you do more horror movies or Having a general understanding of life and comedy? society is so important when you’re trying to depict life in a truthful way. I really don’t have a preference. I love watching both and would honestly love the What do you plan on doing with your major? opportunity to do any onscreen work regardless of the genre. I don’t really have I want to work in the film industry, whether a favorite genre of film because it’s all very that’s behind the camera or in front of it. I important and entertaining to me. am currently a Sociology major, but I plan to double major in Communications and Do you plan on doing more family minor in Film. I think that all of these animations? subjects relate to film and are important if you want to work in the industry because I would love to do more family animations. social constructions and the way that They’re just a lot of fun and have really great humans interact are inherent when making messages attached to them. My films. experiences with the Despicable Me franchise have been incredible. How do you manage to do full time school and all of this? Since I was really young I’ve had to manage a lot of things. When I was younger, I participated in sports, community theater, was a student and managed guitar lessons every week…all the while still auditioning. I think that at this point I’m just used to having a lot on my plate, and I think it makes me more productive because I don’t have the time to sit and re-watch Friends for the billionth time (which I would gladly do). I

MAY PLAYLIST 1. Rachel crow - solo 2. Alina Baraz - Electric 3. Paramore - Hard times 4. sinead harnett - if you let me 5. Bea Miller - Song Like You 6. We The Kings - sad song 7. alex G - Showing Up 8. Skylar Stecker - Only Want You

Just Smile

Written by Gabby Fabrizio // Art by: unknown

As some of you will know, the last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, something which I think is incredible because it is raising awareness of such an amazing cause. So, I wanted to start off my feature this month by saying PLEASE, please, continue all the amazing support for Mental Health after this week, and continue to raise awareness of such a crucial topic in a modern society. Also, be there for your friends, family, strangers be there for everyone. A few kind words can go a long way, and with that thought in mind, it brings me to today’s article.

Spread the love - tell someone just how much you love them. Not spoken to your aunty in a while? Ring her up and tell her just how much you love her!

Give a compliment - Do you like that girls handbag in front of you? Or really love that boy’s hoody sat on the train? Tell them. We get scared to talk to people, but you’re being positive about them, what’s not to love?! Manners - Manners, manners, manners! Always remember to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to a person, and if you have to get past someone, a quick ‘sorry’ will make the situation 10x happier for everyone.

Do you have any small gestures that you have done for someone? Please let us know, we’d love to hear how you’ve been helping people!

Help the less fortunate - it’s quite sad really that we don’t have to go far to see people less fortunate than us, but you can help them. If you see a homeless person sat outside a shop, go inside and buy them a meal deal!

Smile at people - such a simple one, but a little smile to someone really does go a long way. Especially if it is at the older generation, I know just how far a few kind actions can go, who sometimes feel a little bit uncomfortable and that’s why I have compiled a list of small around the ‘youth’. gestures you can do to help improve someones day drastically. So why not go and Give up your seat - sat on a crowded tube? complete just one of these small gestures bus? train? Can you see someone who today, and improvesomeone's day deserves the seat more than you? Give up positively! Remember, like normal, if you do your seat for a person and I can’t stress how any of these gestures I’d love to know! Send much that will make their day so much better. me a private message or tweet to @gabbyfabrizio and let’s chat! Give a tip - If you go out for a meal, remember those people who are serving you! They’ve Small Gestures to do to impact someones probably been in there for hours already day positively waiting on people, give them a little bit of a tip just to make their day brighter. Hold the door open for someone - we are all guilty of it, just walking through a door and Surprise Notes - Leave notes for your family being oblivious to those around us. Try and friends around their house, workplace, holding the door open for someone and bags etc just to show them how much you watch the gratitude spread across their face! love them.

Talk to Gabby on these social networks: Twitter: @gabbyfabrizio Instagram: @gabbyfabrizio Official Website: gabbyfabrizio.com/

Favorite Show? Basically anything on the CW Favorite Store? Right now, I’m obsessed with Ulta Four go too beauty products? Micellar water, highlighter, lip balm and a good peel off mask Dream acting collaboration? Anyone with their priorities straight will answer this question with Meryl Streep. Favorite Candy? Not a candy girl. All about the fries though. Favorite App? Instagram. Let’s be real.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? Relax!!!! Down time is important!!

Celebrity crush? Grant Gustin…I mean come on.

CARLA JIMENEZ

Meet the very funny, Carla Jimenez who kills the role of Alba on 'The Mick'. In her acting career she has played six nurses, at least one maid, and three characters named 'Rosa' on sitcoms like ABC's "Desperate Housewives," FOX's "Raising Hope," NBC's "Last Man Standing" and the comedy film NACHO LIBRE. How did you get your start in the industry? I grew up doing theatre, then I found an agent through some theatre I was doing in Glendale, CA. From there I started doing commercials, which eventually grew to fantastic film and television roles. What is your favorite on set memory from anything you been in? I think one of my favorite memories from being onset of “The Mick”, would be in the episode "The Sleepover." It was so much fun having Scott MacArthur's character Jimmy mark up my face with a sharpie and just walking around with it. It was pretty funny and made me and everybody on set laugh.

she's a little more outrageous than I tend to be. I'm very much a homebody. I like to be close to family and friends and I think Alba wants a bit more of a party right now haha. On Bullying: I challenge those girls who witness it to stand up for those who are being bullied. For the girls who are being bullied, I hope they find the strength within themselves to stand up for what they believe in and to not let others put their negative influence on them. When someone bullies you, it's because they're afraid of themselves. They're afraid of the light that you have within you & they want to destroy that to make themselves feel better. So don't let them. What is your take on body shaming and how do you deal with Hollywood’s standard of the 'Perfect Body'?

I think there is so much pressure to be "perfect" but what does that mean? You are never going to please everyone, so LOVE YOURSELF! I hate body shaming, it's another form of bullying. It's What about 'The Mick' made you say yes to the telling people "because you don't fit my script? perception of what perfect is, you are not good enough" BUT I SAY SCREW THAT! I think everything about the script made me say yes! I loved my character. She's a real type The "perfect body" is the one filled with love of person who gets to think and feel all these and humanity for your fellow man. It's being a different ways and gets to do all these source of joy & positivity. Every shape & color outrageous things, but more importantly I love is perfect. YOU, reader, as you read this are the writing, the story, and all the other PERFECT! No one should ever tell you what's characters and I think that is so important. You best for YOU! want to go into this doing something you love and I feel that I was very fortunate and lucked I don't listen to Hollywood or anyone's out with this particular pilot. standards of "beauty." I listen for the beauty within...and that makes me beautiful on the Are you anything like your character ‘Alba’ in outside as well. real life? Catch 'The Mick' Tuesday nights at 8:30pm on I think the only similarities between Alba and FOX I, is our loyalty to others. Other than that I think

Fitness How To Keep Motivated Beauty By Becca Written by Rebbeca Fenemore

Do it with friends Exercising with friends is an amazing way to keep fit. Your competitive side can come out which can help, due to trying to aim higher than your friend. Also, exercising with a friend can also be a help because when you’re feeling like you want to give up, they can encourage you to keep going. Reward yourself Once you hit a target or goal, reward yourself. Buy that pair of shoes you’ve wanted for a while or that outfit you wanted to get last week, but didn’t. Rewards will help with your motivation because you’ll have in your mind that you want to reach that next goal to be able to reward yourself Keeping fit is an extremely important part again. of a healthy lifestyle. It provides you with a positive mind, gives you a break and even Write down a schedule relaxes you from stress. Personally, I can’t function without doing exercise. Since Having a schedule written down will also starting university, I don’t dance as much help with fitness motivation. This as I did before I came which definitely had structured and organized rota will allow an effect on my health and fitness. you to know what you’re doing each day you work out to make sure you stay on Alongside my dancing, I decided to join the track gym. It is more of a challenge for me to . work out in a gym due to being used to Take pictures of your progress more creative forms of exercise. Therefore, I have to make sure I keep myself motivated Taking pictures of your progress I an to keep going and keep improving. These excellent way to keep on exercising. Seeing are 5 tips I use to keep myself motivated the progress you’ve made in pictures will give you a sense of accomplishment and Set goals will make all the sweat and tears worth it. Looking at pictures of other people helps Setting goals is a great way to keep me too as it motivates me to want to motivated. It keeps you on track with what reach that goal. you’re aiming for and is very satisfying when you reach that set goal. Follow Becca on Twitter

Kaylyn Slevin is a 16-year-old actress, dancer and social media influencer. She stars on AwesomenessTV’s series “LA Story” streaming on the Go90 app. Read as she talks not only the show but also dance and being in pagents.

How did you get started?

When I was very little, I would dance around my house all the time, so my mom put me in dance because she thought I would love it and I did! I have been dancing on and off since I was 3 years old, and I have loved it ever since.

When I was younger, I lived in Chicago. My parents would take me to shows all the time, and I knew I wanted to be the one on stage. I made my mom and dad watch me act out “shows” at my house all the time. From there, I did theater and fell in love with it, What type of dance is your most favorite? and have since built an empire for myself. My favorite style of dance is jazz funk. It’s Where did your love for acting come from? like sassy hip-hop. It’s so fun, I feel like I can really show off my personality. My love for acting came from the theater when I was younger when I would attend You competed for the Miss California USA shows with my mom and dad. crown last year. What is a pro and a con in competing in pageants? How is it working with AwesomenessTV’s series “LA Story'? When you compete in a pageant, you really learn to be independent and how to Working with AwesomenessTV is amazing! communicate well with all different types I love working with such an amazing of people. The worst thing about pageants company. I love being on LA STORY with is the stereotyping. such fun and exciting cast! Do you plan on doing more? Do you have any other acting projects coming out? I do plan on competing more. I'm actually competing again this year for Miss California I have another season of LA STORY coming Teen USA in December. out, which is very exciting and I can’t wait for that. I also have other exciting things Lastly, what would you say to fans who coming out that will be announced soon. aspire to be like you some day? What is your advice for other young I would say, be yourself and never give up actresses? on your dreams. Work hard and always appreciate every opportunity you are given. My advice would be to never give up. There are so many auditions that I have gone on You can catch Kaylyn on 'LA Story' by and that I have not gotten, but you have to downloading the Go90 app. keep your head high and keep trying. Also, never lose your way about yourself. Always You can find Kaylyn Slevin here: be yourself and don't change just because someone else tells you or wants you to. Twitter / @KaylynSlevin Instagram / @KaylynSlevin How did you get into dance? Youtube / @KaylynSlevin

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Cree Cicchino aka the #girlboss named 'Babe' on Game Shakers.

born in Queens NY, Cree already had that fire in her to be the best, no questions asked and playing a #GirlBoss on television just adds to that fire.

Already a girl boss at the age of 15, Cree Cicchino aka 'Babe' is already proving that girl power is the key to sucess being that she plays the spunky role of a girl owning her own gaming comapny. As 'Game Shakers' goes into it's second season, Cree's fans are growing more and more each day and we understand why. Read this interview and you will to. How was it growing up in Queens?

months after signing with my without laughing. manager, I got the pilot for Game Shakers. What about the d you want to add it How did you get onto 'Game Shakers'? I was dancing sinc mom grew up dan I sent in a self-tape for a new Dan me and my sister u Schneider project. I try and follow around 4. She wan a rule of, “send it and forget it” second family and because it could drive you crazy to. I’ve done it my thinking about the call back. So, I put on my resume think it was a couple of months before I heard that I was to fly to LA As a dancer, wh for a screen test. I think I flew back routine to keep yo and forth about 4 times before I found out I landed the role of Babe. I don’t have a dail should though.

I love Queens! It’s great, close to everything; public transportation available at any time to take you anywhere. All my memories are there, my grandparent’s house, my "We need to start spreading the How does one sta school, my dance studio. It’s home. message that a person who takes get into the dance

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How does one start if they want to get into Where did your love for rescue animals the dance world? come from? I’ve always been an animal lover. When I You can start at your local studio with basic was little I wanted to be a veterinarian or a classes at first. Most studios will have pet trainer. As I got older and started recreational classes as well as a learning more about shelters and strays, I competition team. There are also many just knew I needed to adopt a little baby in studios with open classes like Millennium need. in LA or BDC [Broadway Dance Center] in NYC. How more involved would you be with reused animals if you weren't an actor? Where do you want to take your dancing career as you grow? If I wasn’t an actor I’d definitely be working with animals in one way or another. But I I’ll definitely do it forever; it’s my first love hope that acting will assist me with being as a performer. I wish I could dance more more involved so that I could help more these days. As far as a career, I guess in this than if I wasn’t. industry it’s something good to have in your back pocket. How did you get your rescue animal? When did you start singing?

There was a little rescue shelter right near my apartment here in LA. I convinced my I just started singing when I got to LA. I love mom to go in with me “just to look around”. it but it’s definitely a vulnerable area and I We walked out with a Chihuahua named consider it the least confident thing I do. Clyde. When will we be able to hear your music What can people do to help? and what can fans expect? Helping animals in need is a lot easier than Right now, it’s mostly just for me, but hey people think. Even if you’re not interested you never know… in adopting yourself, donating old blankets or food can go to great use at your local How is your writing process? shelter. Some shelters let you donate your time by walking dogs or playing with the It just starts with a thought in my head and animals. Of course, making monetary I’ll grab one of my notebooks. donations is always a huge help. If you are interested in taking a bigger step, adopt an Who would you love to do a collaboration animal in need. I know everyone wants that with? perfect little puppy but you can find great little treasures at shelters. If you’re looking Beyoncé! But it wouldn’t end up a collab. I to get a pet go to your local shelters instead would just stare at her and cry. of buying from a store.

How do you pick out chic clothes for these photo shoots? Four words. My mom helps me. Did you ever want to be a model? If so how do you deal with the fashion world standards? I’ve never wanted to be a model. But I do really enjoy doing photoshoots! What is your opinion on all the photo shopping that some magazines do to young girls’ photos to fit the fashion world definition of 'Perfect'? I believe it does a great disservice to the audience looking at these photos who believe that this is not only a goal they should aspire to, but it’s the norm. We need to start spreading the message that a person who takes cares of their body, loves it and respects it, is a body that is beautiful and that body will come in many different sizes. And absolutely no one is “perfect”. What is your advice to new actors? Work hard and stay dedicated. Be prepared to take no after no and do your homework. If you want this to be your profession, be ready to do the work that goes with that. Oh and grow thick skin. You can Cree on 'The Game Shakers' Saturdays at 8:30PM on Nick

Be Determined Written by Rayye Reign // Art by: C. Cassandra , G. Ontour, Rachel and Vintagetravelin

My story is pretty long but in a summary, I would say that I am a socially awkward blogger who found her voice through online arts which helped me find my voice in the real world. Don’t get me wrong that sounds like an awesome TV show produced by Disney Channel but the truth is it took a lot of patience and determination. I started at the tender age of 6 when I wrote and sung my first song ‘I Can Be’ acapella in front of my mother. Ironic huh? I knew what I wanted to be and how I wanted my life to go that young and no matter what I was gonna do it.

dreams and how to accomplish them. 6 years old wasn’t the time to accomplish them really but my mom gave me a lil head start. By the age of 15, I began to realize that I could focus on my dreams and make them a reality. I felt in tune with where I wanted to go and how to get there. At this age, while everyone was focused on the trends, boys, and wearing their pants extremely tight, I was in the library reading and racking up on AR points as us introverts would do. I was also working on my dreams as the CEO of my own magazine company. Mind you journalism was not my first thing because honestly as much as I loved English, spelling was just a task for me. Over time as I tried to perfect my artsy I saw things that lead me to become a part of the Media. (I’ll go in depth on why I joined the media in another blog post) So I joined the rude, made up stories with made up sources, chasing you with cameras in dangerous places media, not to do that stuff but to actually be different. I wanted to just…..simply stop bullying. That was the motivation that made me so determined.

It took me awhile before I actually got serious about pursuing my dreams myself because on the other hand I wanted to be a kid and play with dolls, duel others in card games and dream about being a spy while purchasing spy toys from the book fair. My mom also saw what I wanted to do and she pushed me in directions that gave me skills without me knowing that I was actually working. She kept me kiddish but also wise beyond my years. I was placed in programs that were offered such as choir, the dance group at my church, an arts summer camp, computer classes, reading programs, cheerleading etc. I wanted there to be a media outlet where there was positivity and equality for all and a way to get Over the years I learned more and more about my young girls connected to the young artist who

It’s paying off but gosh that was a butt load of work. Continuing on I actually am happy that I did all of that work because it has given me great opportunities to speak to some of my favorite celebrities, introduce new artist, tell my story, become worldwide , partner with brands and PR , design and create , build a brand and meet all of you! It has most importantly given me a voice and that’s what dreams are right? Allowing yourself to find what makes you feel all tingly inside every time you get a chance to do it and what allows your voice to be heard.

o promoted positivty. 90% of mainstream magazines and blog sites are bullies. (Not gonna name any names) and the few that promote positivity don’t really get as recognized as those who promote photoshop, gossip, and insecurities. Bullying made me determined Af. So I guess it was a pro and con to all those horrible memories. ^_^ I got on the internet and found my voice while helping others find there’s. I never thought that this would be a part of my dreams and a love of mine at first but I felt like this would be a good thing to add and something that can change lives.

Being determined to achieve dreams and goals can be hard tho especially when you have no money , self esteem or friends to help but I guess that’s the only con of it right? Because when you actually finally achieve all of that work that you put it , it was worth it. All of those days where you cried because you felt like you were just gonna be stuck or wasn’t worth it – guess what, you are now someone’s inspiration.

You now are apart of helping someone else get out of that funk that almost made you give up. You are a voice that people need to hear because you have a story. You have a gift that was given to you to make this world a more happier place. You have to use it. ( For good of course, duh.) Your Also as a girl who wanted to be a cover girl even determination should be at 10000 with people though according to the fashion world I was too like me and others rooting you on. I may just be a fat (at 110lbs) or too short (5’5) to be a model, it face on the internet but I am also a human bean was great to have my own magazine with a story and an outcome that is here to cheer you on. Being determined didn’t come over night tho, it came over years of patience and hard work. When Until Next Time Reignland, the magazine first started I would do an issue here Raye and there because it was SO much work and I was like eh it’s not worth it cause I got things to do ( I didn’t have nothing to do actually lol) but it was just my insecurities. Then eventually after a break though within myself ,it turned into a year and a half of completed issues, two writers, and over 11k views a month at the age of 21. For those of you wondering while reading this, Yes, I did do everything, I designed the website, post, magazine content, promotion, interviews etc. I have a very small team now but not until now.

How did you get into acting? I was always a shy adolescent and I decided to take theater in high school to gain confidence and become more talkative and ended up falling in love with it! So when I graduated high school I continued to take acting classes and pursue my acting career. When did you realize how big your parents were? I realized that at a very young age but we were such a normal family that I didn’t really think about fame. My dad worked on a few Macaulay Culkin movies when I was a kid. I was a huge fan of his and I remember I was so in awe when my dad was working with him. When I was a kid I loved watching the Twilight Zone and I remember watching my mom in a couple of Twilight Zone episodes from the 1960’s that were shot in black and white and I remember my brother saying to my mom, “Mom, when did you turn to color?” Haha. It was awesome growing up with my parents and seeing their work on tv. What made you move to Japan after high school and what did you learn while you were there? I decided to move to Japan to try something different with modeling. My agent had suggested I go and experience Japan and she set me up with an agent over there. I grew up a lot while I was in Japan. I lived in

an apartment complex with the other models and they were from all over the world, most of them were from Russia, Latvia, Hungary, and Ukraine. The language barrier was very difficult for us. I remember my first trip to the agency, I walked with another model from Latvia and neither one of us could speak Japanese, let alone understand each other and we had to figure out how to use the trains and find our way to the agency. We eventually found it but it was definitely a crazy experience! I learned how to use the trains but it took me a few days. I started learning about the culture while I was there and picked up a few Japanese words to find my way around. At first, I was a little lonely being there by myself and then by the end of the trip, I was having so much fun that I didn’t want to leave. You have a lot of education. Why is education important to you? I have always thought it was really important to get an education. I went to college and got a degree for myself, not for the experience of going to college, it was more to prove that I could do it and succeed in getting my degree. I was working while I was in school so I would have to take semesters off and take the minimum units but I still stuck with it and pushed myself to get my degree.

Why should you still pursue school even seeing where life leads me! I am a part of while in the industry? a non-profit organization called, ALLWAYZ on Stage, which gives individuals with There were a few times during my years in special needs the opportunity to college where I easily could have dropped participate and express themselves out because I was working so much and through performing arts. We have a play commuting 2 hours to school, but I knew I that we are in rehearsals for right now that had come so far already and I wanted the will be going up in mid August, we are all degree to prove to myself that I could finish really excited about that! what I started. I also thought it was very important to go to school and get a degree What can one learn about other cultures in case I ever decided acting wasn’t for me if we traveled? or for some reason I couldn’t do it anymore, it’s always good to have a back-up or to be I think that having the opportunity to travel able to have the opportunity to change and work in other countries gives you a career paths if I want to. clear vision of how other people think and live their lives. When you can actually How did you get into music? experience a culture different from your own you appreciate diverse ideas and bring I have always been into music. My mom a new understanding that can create a bond introduced me to many musicals when I between people and hopefully bring the was younger and she used to teach me world closer together. songs and sing with me. When I was in middle school I learned how to play the violin and I learned so many great classic songs. I was always a little afraid to sing in front of people but I knew I loved to sing, so when I got to be around 17 I started to get into theater and sing songs in front of people and I felt a special connection in performing. My brother also got into music You can watch Katie Gill as Elle in ' Baby when he was 18 and he taught himself Daddy' on Freeform. piano, guitar, and drums, as well as writes all of his own music so he and I have Also watch her as Gladys Gergich in 'Parks performed together and continue to work and Rec' and Carleigh in 'Betrayed at 17'. together. You can also follow her on these socials: Do you have any projects coming out soon? Twitter / iamKATIEGILL I have a few projects that I am looking at, Facebook / katiegillactress but right now I’m back to auditioning, attending acting and dance class and Official Wesbite / katiegill.com

Spring Can you paint with all the colors of the wind Lola Chel joins us in our second fashion spread and this time she shows us how to blossom with colors in spring. Spring colors areÂ so in.

Photography: AllSnap Media (@allsnap.media) Hair: Lola ChĂŠl (@lolachel_) Makeup: Glammed By Elaine (@glammedbyelaine) Model: : Lola ChĂŠl (@lolachel_) of Deco Models Stylist: Styled By Juelle (@styledbyjuelle)

Forest Green Dress: Forever 21 Army Utility Jacket: Forever 21 Net Headband: Forever 21 Silver Clear Aviator Glasses: Forever 21 Black Flower Choker: Charolette Russe

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Jeans Jacket: Brandy Melville x Pacsun Jean Shirt: Club Room Jean Skirt: Forever 21 Jean Shirt wrapped around waist: Abercrombie & Fitch Pearl & Chain Necklace and Bracelet: Forever 21 Denim Chockers: Charolette Russe

Seafoam Green Corduroy Shirt Jacket: Forever 21 Mustard Yellow Dress: Zara Pink Ruffle Socks: Forever 21 Seafoam Green Necklace: Charolette Russe

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