State Theatre New Jersey presents

JERSEY TALENT

New Jersey’s Hot New Talent Show for Ages 8-25!

Jersey Talent Finalists in Order of Appearance

Luciano Guidetti, singer/actor from Paramus
Juliana Napadano, singer from Doylestown, PA
Nia Nicozisis, dancer from Hopewell
Dylan Merkel, drummer from Lebanon Township
Hailey Shafer, singer from Woodland Park
Catalina Genik, dancer from Old Bridge
Melody Nagle, singer/pianist from Long Valley
Cami Galvez, singer from Manville
Elias Nicozisis, pianist from Hopewell
Thansi Thatipamula, dancer from Edison
Alexa Mackenzie, dancer from Morris Plains
Aaron Crowell and Marisa Santiago, singers from Woodbridge

Opening Act
Cullen Hussey

Judges

Benjamin Bucca, Jr.; Carolina Moratti; 
Jessica Trechak; and Lindy Zeledón

Jersey Talent, the hottest talent show in New Jersey for ages 8-25, returns for its second year! “Jersey Talent was created to provide a platform for youth to express themselves through art in a safe environment before a supportive audience of friends, family, and community,” said Sarah Chaplin, State Theatre New Jersey President & CEO. “There are so many talented kids in our region who are looking for an outlet, a place to perform outside their schools, and we wanted to provide that outlet with Jersey Talent.” After video and live auditions, 12 acts were selected. Four judges from the New Brunswick community will select the top three and the winner will be chosen based on audience applause. The winner earns a spot as a featured performer at the New Brunswick Heart Festival on August 9. We hope you enjoy the second annual Jersey Talent!

Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com