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About YoungStars360

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Created by Actor/Comedian Kenan Thompson and Executive Producer Cherie Chiles-Buchanan, YoungStars360 is designed to partner with parents, managers, and Young Stars as they navigate the ins & outs of the entertainment industry. With the notable success of the adult talent search, Kenan and Cherie decided to extend similar opportunities to a budding community of talent ranging from 5-17 years of age. YoungStars360 provides a multi-tiered platform geared towards kids & teens, transforming rising stars to superstars.

WHAT IS THE TALENT SHOWCASE?

This is a huge opportunity for Young Stars 17 and under to unveil their artistry during one of Kenan Presents’ live in-person and online talent showcases. Individually selected youth across the country will highlight their special gift, whether it be performing arts, media driven or entrepreneurial focused, for an inclusive audience of network executives and entertainment professionals. Our mission is to shine a bright light on tomorrow’s next young star by getting them in the room with those who can take their careers to the next level.

How to audition for the showcase?

STEP ONE | Provide us details about the participant.

Fill out the form on our website “Sign Up” submission page.

STEP TWO | Prepare a short audition video on our online voting system

After you sign up: We will email a link to our online voting system, where you must upload the participant’s video and details
Selected participants will advance to the online auditions

MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS

ONLINE AUDITION | How to be chosen to be in a showcase

Online Submission Rounds will guide us to find the most talented Young Stars
Selected participants will receive an invitation to perform at the in-person showcases

IN-PERSON SHOWCASE | Talent Search

Pre-selected major cities will have talent search showcases
Participants will have 4-5 minutes of stage time to highlight their skill
An invitation to the finale showcase in NYC will be extended to selected participants

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE | Expo Workshops & Seminars

Twelve (12) cities will have an integrated expo
Limited impromptu auditions for consideration to perform at the talent showcases
Q&A with notable industry scouts, managers and other key influencers
Seminars with keynote speakers focusing on entertainment dos & don’ts
Guided tutorial with marketing experts on tactics to garner maximum exposure

FINALE | New York City Talent Show

Selected finalists from all over the country will perform with other top Young Stars, as they are vetted by industry scouts and producers that are casting for new projects… plus other amazing opportunities from Kenan Thompson and Artists for Artists

The Prizes & Opportunities

Selected participants will receive:

An invitation to the finale at the new Hard Rock Hotel in NYC
Access to our network of industry executives in NYC
Paid appearance opportunities
Round trip airfare to NYC for performer and a guardian
Lodging in nearby location during performance-related dates
Cash stipend and other prizes

What happens at the Finale In NYC | National talent showcase:

- Live performances, allowing for maximum exposure
- Meet & Greets with the who’s who in entertainment
- One-on-One interaction with Kenan Thompson & his team

For a good Cause

A portion of the proceeds from the Ultimate Comedy Experience will go to the Cristian Rivera Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to find a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare pediatric brain tumor that claims the lives of 200-300 children a year. Come out and support rising comedians while helping a great cause!

Donate to the Cristian Rivera Foundation