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*All proceeds go to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA for cancer research.
The Performers (In order of appearance)
1. Allie Powell
2. Catherine Thompson
3. Thomas Parobek
4. Arabiah Love
5. Stayin’ Alive Crew
6. Gladius
7. Claudia Dougé
8. Livi Birch
9. MaryAnne Postin
10. Ace Studios
11. Hector Molina
12. Lindsey Kellogg
13. Nicholas Lamontanaro
14. Ilyannis Morales
15. Jean Gay
16. Kayla McAlvin
17. Mary Kate Farmer
18. Mikaela Ayira O’Neal
19. Cat Carter
20. Chloe Speakman
21. Aidan Matthews
22. Lil’ Rascalz
23. Victoria Hill
24. Coley GIlchrist
25. Sarah Faith
26. Wilkes
Awards Presented: Trophies, Prize Money, Playstation 5 Raffle, Tropical Smoothie Cafe Smoothie Raffle, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Raffle, Pablo Hurtado Production Award, K Tempo Audio Award, Piano Forte Studio Award
How did this show get started?
The concept of Beat Out Cancer began one evening in 2011 as I sat thinking about my mom, Kit Huller, who had recently lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer. I was reflecting on her and how much light she had brought to this world through her friendships, her generosity, and her attitude about life, and I decided that I wanted to do something to honor her that would help keep other special people like her from leaving this Earth too soon due to the awful disease we have come to know as cancer.
As I thought about my mom and brainstormed ideas, I remembered how supportive she was of my drumming when I was growing up. Day after day as I beat on my drums, she would always have something nice to say to keep me going. Whether I had a rehearsal at the house, a gig across town, or was just beating on the drums along with my favorite Rush song, she was always there, smiling and supporting me. That’s just who she was. The Beat Out Cancer Club and Georgia Has Talent is my way of remembering my mom and giving back to a world that has given me so much. It’s also a way to support local drummers and other musicians and performers the way my mom supported me. It’s a show full of music, where the various performers voluntarily audition and come together for a common cause. My heartfelt thanks goes out to all of the volunteers who helped to make this show possible. Thank you so much for enabling my vision to become a reality. Whether you are part of the show, a volunteer working behind the scenes, a spectator, donor, or many of the above, thank you so very much. I could not have pulled this off without the amazing support of so many. Your loyalty to this cause, hard work, and generosity has truly been remarkable, and I know the money we raise tonight will be worth it all. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. And don’t forget to use the restroom before we start -- we’ll be taking a whack at cancer for about 2 hours (with an intermission) Our wonderful silent auction will conclude right after the show! Be sure to place your bids for some of the fantastic merchandise! Thanks for being here to help us Beat Out Cancer while showing off that GEORGIA HAS TALENT!
Jay Huller
THE COMPETITORS Ace Studios
Ace Studios LLC, is a faith based dance studio/entertainment company. We have over 13 years of experience in the dance and entertainment industry. Some achievements include Kanye West, Super Bowl LIII Love & Hip Hop, America’s Got Talent, NBA and MLB Dance Teams, National Tours (EPIC Assemblies), Dance Conventions, and so much more! We Always Create in Excellence.
Aidan Matthews
Aidan began training martial arts at the young age of 5 and earned his first black belt at the age of 7. He currently holds a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo and also studies Ryuei-ryu, an Okinawan style of karate. Aidan is a World Champion, has performed several times on ESPN and is considered one of the best in the world with his weapon of choice, the nunchucks.
Allie Powell
Allie is currently the youth worship leader at her church and also sings with the main worship team a few Sundays each quarter. She is a 9th grade volleyball player at her high school and an actress signed with Forward The Agency. She is also starting to write her own music.
Arabiah Love
Love is a 20 yr. old indie & Pop/R&b artist based in Atlanta, Ga setting a unique & soothing feel to the music scene. Singing since the young age of 4, Arabiah has performed & graced the stages of many show & avenues in multiple states. Love is continuing to rise to become a sensation as she continues to make her mark on the scene as her Debut Ep is in the works for 2022!
Cat Carter
Cat Carter is a singer/songwriter from Atlanta Georgia. At only 22 years of age, Cat is recognized as an up-and-coming talent in the Atlanta music scene due to her unique blend of pop and soul. Cat’s soulful style paired with her strong voice, songwriting ability, and performances on guitar and piano have drawn audiences from all over the south!
THE COMPETITORS Catherine Thompson
Catherine was born and raised in Adairsville Ga. She has been performing at festivals, museums and random gigs since 2014. She was honored to win 2017 Female Yodeler of the Year when she competed in the Western Music Association showcase in Albuquerque, NM. She has a professional recorded album titled, “Western Serenade” that can be found on media or most music apps.
Chloe Speakman
Chloe began dance at 3 years old. At 4 years she was asked to join her first company and begin her dance journey. Chloe excels in all genres of dance.Her dedication and focus on technique makes her a stand out in Classical Ballet.She is currently a trainee in the Namari Ballet Company and trains roughly 30 hours/week in the Namari Conservatory and Teen Competition team. .
Claudia Dougé
Singer/songwriter Claudia Dougé started singing at the age of 11 and performs any chance she gets. She especially loves singing songs that connect people together. Claudia has held the honor to perform a few times at the Staples Center where she grew up in Los Angeles, California. She is excited now to be able to perform in her new home of Georgia.
Gladius
Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, pupiled by Andrés Segovia's protégé, and driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen, Gladius is an award-winning composer and "accomplished classical/flamenco style guitarist" who soulfully "shreds on the electric" (Phil Keaggy), sharing the bill with Grammy winners and mesmerizing audiences nationwide with his electrifying act since 2016.
Hector Molina
Hector has been singing for 3 years now and has had a love for music his whole life. His passion for music is a tremendous motivator for him. He is 19 years old and loves to perform. He has been playing piano for 5+ years and is enjoying every second of it.
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.
THE COMPETITORS Livi Birch
Livi begged to play guitar at 5. At 6, she borrowed one and took lessons. At 9, she was seen playing an original song at a gig and signed with her agent. She has been in 5 movies, licensed two songs to two movies and has been in several tv shows. She works with Mama Jan Studios. Catch her in Redeeming Love releasing world wide in January and Stranger Things season 4!
MaryAnne Postin
MaryAnne began music lessons at the age of six and began studying opera at twelve. She also has a passion for playing classical piano. Whatever the performance or size of stage, she thrives in front of an audience sharing her talent. Residing in Griffin, she is a high school junior and is a full-time dual-enrolled student. She is excited about pursuing a degree in pharmacy.
Mikaela Ayira O’Neal
Mikaela has been singing ever since she could speak and she loves writing songs! She also enjoys playing the ukulele, piano, and guitar, which you can see more of on her Instagram (@mikaelasingss) and Youtube channel (mikaela ayira)! She’s in musical theater and has been cheerleading since she was 8.
Nicholas LaMontanaro
Nick was born in upstate New York and migrated to Atlanta fresh out of high school. Working in different fields, his passion has always been music and performing. Though it took a while to break out of the “shy shell” he is focusing his efforts on the music industry. His motto in life is to learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
Thomas Parobek
Thomas Parobek, age 7, is a fun loving and motivated child actor that began acting at the mere age of 5. While he has completed several short films and commercials, he most recently finished as lead in a feature film called "They Watch" and plays young Johnny in Season 4 of “Cobra Kai” on Netflix. He is represented by People Store and CESD and managed by Bravura Management.
SPECIAL GUESTS Sarah Faith
Sarah Faith is an artist-songwriter from Nashville by way of Michigan. She uses her tough childhood and upbringing to create vulnerability in her songwriting. Her mission, alongside her “Choose Your Legacy” movement, is to prove you are not bound by the decisions or opinions of your family - you truly do get to choose the legacy you leave on Earth.
Wilkes
Wilkes is a seasoned performer with years of experience in the music industry. Wilkes recently competed in season 14 of The Voice® and also helped form the groundbreaking band Wilkes and The Coles.
Mary Kate Farmer
Mary Kate found her love for music at a young age and hasn't let go since. Her influences range from her texas roots and Country rock upbringing, Mary Kate has had the opportunity to share the stage large name acts such as John King, Craig Campbell, Hunter Hayes, Chase Rice, Montgomery Gentry and more. Her newest Single 'Drinks with the boys' hit #1 on 94.9!
Stayin’ Alive Crew
Stayin’ Alive Crew is a 50 and over non-profit dance group who perform all over Georgia to give back to the community. They perform all styles of dance including hip hop, jazz, line dancing, cheer and more. Their ages range from 50-70 and their mission is to inspire a passion for life over 50 while making a positive impact and prove age is limitless!
Coley Gilchrist (your MC for the show)
Coley Gilchrist is a multi-talented performer from Conyers, GA. At only 22 years old, Coley has had quite the career thus far, from touring the country with theatrical productions, to making her explosive launch into music as an independent entertainer. A mixture of R&B and Pop is her musical niche, but her versatility, stage presence, and love for the arts are radiant!
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Ace Studios
Aidan Matthews
Allie Powell
Arabiah Love
Cat Carter
Catherine Thompson
Chloe Speakman
Claudia Dougé
Gladius
Hector Molina
Ilyannis Morales
Jean Gay
Kayla McAlvin
Lil’ Rascalz
Lindsey Kellogg
Livi Birch
MaryAnne Postin
Mikaela O’Neal
Nicholas Lamontanaro
Thomas Parobek
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JUDGES Victoria Hill Victoria Hill is a senior at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where she studies under the internationally famous opera star, Nicole Cabell. Victoria's most recent roles include Susannah in "Susannah" by Carlisle Floyd, Fiona in "Brigadoon", and Despina in "Così fan tutte", along with concerts with orchestra. She has studied dance for over 10 years with a focus in ballet and is Miss Georgia 2019. At the 2020 Miss America Competition, Victoria was a double preliminary winner and placed First Runner-Up to Miss America on NBC. Victoria is an advocate for children experiencing foster care and has partnered with several foster care organizations across the state of Georgia and New York. She is a dual member of the Greater Cherokee and Rochester Kiwanis clubs where she furthers her work serving children in need. She is honored to be back in GA this evening. Michael Nutter Michael hails from Charleston, WV and moved to Winter Park, FL in 1985. He holds a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from Xavier University and a second Master’s in Information Technology from the George Washington University. Michael is currently a Vice President at Impact Advisors – a healthcare information technology consulting firm based in Naperville, Illinois. Impact Advisors has earned a number of workplace awards under Nutter’s leadership including Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.” Consulting magazine’s “Best Small Firms to Work For.” Becker’s Healthcare “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” and Achiever’s “50 Most Engaged Workplaces.” In 2017, Impact Advisors was named the #1 Best Place to work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. He has been judging talent and scholarship competitions for over twenty years, including many local and state pageants for the Miss America Organization. Michael is passionate about inspiring meaningful growth and supporting others in achieving their life dreams. In his spare time, Michael enjoys supporting his community by volunteering for Christ Church Unity of Orlando.
Vanessa Graneiro Atlanta native, Vanessa Graniero, offers a refreshing authenticity to today's music industry. Having over seventeen years of live performance and recording studio experience, Vanessa is a skilled singer and vocal coach, working under Mama Jan at the renowned Jan Smith Studios and Mama’s Music House.
RAFFLES! See a club member or the RAFFLE table in the lobby for tickets or purchase online (point your phone’s camera at the QR code) until the cutoff is announced during the show! The drawings for ALL OF THESE will be held on the stage at the end of the show. We take cash, check, and charge!
IN LOVING MEMORY
Our family has been touched by cancer in so many ways– but it has also found a way to fight back, as well. Clifford C. Lowery was the grandfather of Reed and Remy Charleston, father-in-law to Rob, and my father and hero. He became a supporter of the Beat Out Cancer Club in 2016 after the death of my mother. When our son Reed was young, he also looked for a way to help funnel his grief and make a difference in the fight against cancer. Reed lost two of his grandparents in less than five months to cancer– his paternal grandfather Alex Charleston, and maternal grandmother Barbara Lowery. He found the Beat Out Cancer Club but it also found us. Our whole family discovered that the club is therapeutic for the grieving people left behind by this destructive disease. Together with his grandfather, Reed jumped on board; excited to do something to help ease the pain of others- a pain he knew all too well. And my dad relished the chance to bond with his grandson and perhaps ease some of the pain he was feeling. This past September, my father started to feel puny and had difficulty breathing. What seemed like forever, but also seemed like mere seconds, turned into a diagnosis of metastatic cancer that took his life in just three weeks. Three weeks is not enough time to make more memories for the grandchildren, and it’s too much time to watch someone suffer. This disease was something my father battled until his last words, which were “I’m sorry I couldn’t beat this.” My dad taught me that one person absolutely DOES make a difference, and to take that first leap of faith towards something that you feel passionate about. For our family, being touched by cancer meant losing three people in five years, and that tremendous loss propelled us into doing something to help stop this disease. My father loved helping others and he loved everything about the CHS Beat Out Cancer Club, from the Georgia has Talent Show, to selling hot chocolate at the Downtown Canton events. He especially loved the fundraising nights; going to Panda Express (his fave) and other places that donate a portion of their sales back to BOC. He was spellbound by the sense of community we have here in Canton. Together we can all move mountains to help fund cancer research. It won’t bring my parents back, but I can feel their presence and it’s like I am working alongside both of them. Please take a moment to consider how you can help make an impact on cancer research. It may be through volunteering, eating out on a fundraiser night, participating in the activities, or even donating or buying something in the silent auction. Anything is an impact! You can make a difference; you really can. On behalf of my father, thank you to the CHS Beat Out Cancer Club, from the bottom of our hearts. Jay Huller and the students in this club don’t even realize the full impact they are making here in Canton and the surrounding community… and that my friends, is the undeniable beauty inside their hearts.
Kind Regards,
Celeste Charleston
Thanks to…
*My awesome wife, Katy Huller, and my amazing children Kate and Anna for helping me through this show and being so understanding about the time it takes to make this show take place. Thanks, honey, for always helping me improve the show and for lending your creative eye and for spending all those hours helping me! ☺ *My Dad for always supporting the show and helping me let mom’s legacy live on each year. *President Bella for being willing to do any task to keep the momentum of the show going and for always wanting to help where possible! *Haley R. for going above and beyond and showing what true dedication to a cause is all about. *Ansley for working with Haley to create awesome promo videos and for being willing to lend a hand anywhere. *Branden Blackwell for always being there with piano support. *Audrey R. for always being willing to help with filming. *Pablo Hurtado for continuing his amazing support of our efforts and for starting an award legacy! *CJ for pouring his heart into this show year after year, always thinking of ways to make it better! *Autry for creating an AWESOME video experience for the performers and those watching from home. You rock! *Bryan and the entire B-SHOC organization for its support and premier stage production experience. *The ENTIRE Charleston family for always jumping in with both feet when something needed to get done. Special thanks for the generous donation on behalf of Clifford. *All the performers, their families, and their fans for GIVING BIG! You are all an amazing group of people with whom I’m humbled to work. Thanks for tolerating all the text messages and getting information back in a timely manner! *Denise Manning for ALWAYS supporting the show, rain or shine! *Tamara Elder for handling all the deposits, money questions, and other items relating to our fundraising. *Carey from Just a Fan Photography for being willing to document our show, and to do it so professionally. *Jared at PRS Guitars for following through on our lost application and facilitating such an amazing sponsorship! *Trina Hutchison for giving so generously year after year. *Our amazing business sponsors. You give when you don’t have to; it means so much! *Kevin at Uncle Maddio’s -- we love partnering with your each year. You bring us generosity and give us a stage to showcase some of our talent. Thanks so much for your support each year! *Nicole May with Tropical Smoothie Cafe. You are so generous and such an asset for what we do each year! *Zack Stanton with Ken Stanton Music – Zack is ALWAYS in our corner and has been a sponsor since the beginning – just an amazing human. *Nick Whyte for being the FASTEST to volunteer for just about any task and for being so persistent in getting those sponsorships! *Aaron at EarTec for giving us piece of mind from a production standpoint with amazing support and sponsorship from EarTec. *J. Santiago Nuñez for the “Live in Buckhead” Marea Alta jazz cds. *Makenzie for all your hard work with the jewelry! *Caidyn for cutting out all the ID badges over her VACATION! *Anyone not mentioned here who helped us BEAT OUT CANCER this year! *The Dana Farber Cancer Institute for its continued support of our mission and for trying to end cancer for good.
The 2021-2022 Beat Out Cancer Club President: Bella Stewart
Makenzie Bird Jorge Beltran Hannah Cantrell Tess Cantrell Remy Charleston Owen Garity
Angela Gonzaga Jax Gonzaga Ansley Gulledge Sammi Lindstrom Megan McBride
Caidyn McCoy Haley Roberson Cristina Scoretz Nick Whyte Ally Whyte
**These volunteers stood out consistently ALL YEAR LONG by volunteering and fulfilling the requirements of the club. They are true warriors against cancer. The Beat Our Cancer Club volunteers work tirelessly throughout the year to raise money for cancer research. In the winter, several of them sell hot chocolate and the majority of them collect auction donations, Then, on a Saturday night in about 3 hours, it’s all over! The students on this page spent hours in meetings and hours out in the community talking about what we do. The list you see above was not created lightly. Only those who regularly make meetings and contribute to the improvement of the club are given membership status. I am blessed to have such a caring group of young adults working with me to bring this dream alive each year. These kids have huge hearts and really embrace the volunteer spirit. ---Jay Huller
Sponsors SILVER LEVEL ($51-$100)
BRONZE LEVEL ($1-$50)
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PLATINUM LEVEL ($251-$500)
GOLD LEVEL ($101-250)
