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How To Become An Artist: Abigail
HOW TO BE AN ARTIST WITH Abiga Zoe By: Gianna Simonelli Photography: Ashley Roberts (@ashleyrobertsphotos)
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At 10-years-old, she began to share her voice with her community and honed in on the craft of performing. At 13-years-old, she started working with professional top industry “hit” label writers and producers. At 14-years-old, she was hired to sing two new songs on an upcoming Disney Channel animated project (where she voices a recurring lead character) and she is now growing into a promising career in the entertainment industry! You can see Abigail as Kaylee Ehrmantraut in the Emmy-award-winning series Better Call Saul and hear her as a recurring character in Disney’s animated 101 Dalmations and several other TV shows.
The Orange County, California native can sing, act, and dance. Believe it or not, the fourteen-year-old triple threat even has some hidden talents! She loves make-up, fashion, writing and has had a black belt in taekwondo since she was 7 years old!
For Abigail, singing is an extension of who she is, as both a person and an artist. She reflected, “I feel centered, grounded when I both sing and write and love being able to touch and move people. I love that music brings us together and is the universal language. When we are intentionally authentic and feel we can positively contribute, we feel a sense of purpose which is good for the soul. Unquestioningly that has helped my self-esteem, and I feel empowered that I can positively make a difference in this industry and, more importantly, in our world.” Abigail shared some words of wisdom for readers interested in breaking into the entertainment industry. Based on her personal experience, “There have been no short-cuts. I do believe that luck comes to the prepared and the brave. That may sound a bit contrived, but that’s how it’s been for my life. I would recommend taking acting, music, and dance classes from different schools and professional instructors. Explore what fits you best in the entertainment field. Work on your craft and be prepared and follow your heart.”
Although it may seem easier said than done, Abigail urges our readers to shift their perspectives from negative to positive, especially when dealing with difficult situations. The reality of not getting a callback or landing a role may feel like rejection while it’s happening, but it can also be seen as a great accomplishment to just have been invited to the audition in the first place.
She passes even more good vibes forward through her ambassadorship with B.A.R.E., an anti-bullying organization. Together, they’re working on an exciting new podcast that aims to give kids a voice and raise awareness to prevent and put an end to bullying. Another organization near to Abigail’s heart is the Joyful Child, which educates, empowers, and fundraises to prevent the worst crimes against children and their families.
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We admire her humanitarian spirit and dedication to uplifting others. As she inspires us with her big heart and big talent, Abigail opened up about what inspires her:
“Others who think outside the box, people who are passionate about what they do, genuine acts of kindness, the beauty in the world, opportunities every day and so much more. I try to spread good vibes by being uplifting, volunteering, supportive, kind and encouraging to others. When you are surrounded by others also with good vibes, I believe it is almost limitless both of what can be contributed and accomplished in the world working together! That positive energy and light being shared are incredibly inspiring, and I hope I can be a positive light to others and make the world a better place for all.”
Keep an ear out for some original music from Abigail Zoe Lewis, soon to be released on all music streaming platforms. Directly aligned with her positive outlook, she’s looking forward to sharing the positive messages in her songs with the world.
You can also find Abigail on your TV screen and your phone screen. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok and subscribe to her YouTube channel to learn more about her acting, music, performances, lifestyle, and her sources of inspiration.
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