The Light is the debut of our youth education program, focused on outstanding youth artists and change-makers of exceptional message, skill and craft who are eager to be immersed in a deep artistic and scholarly mentorship as part of a year-long, paid creation and performance mentorship program.
Sponsored by
Partially Funded by
Photography by
Toyota Motor North America
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Cost: FREE
Locations
• Thursday, August 19 at 6 pm (CST) | Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. | Chicago, IL 60623
• Friday, August 20 at 5 pm (CST) | LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie Ave. | Chicago, IL 60651
• Saturday, August 21 at 5 pm (CST) | Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St. | Chicago, IL 60621
The Light Youth Ensemble Class of 2021 - 2022
Ava Lynn Trpeski
Age 15
Mentored by Carolyn Hoerdemann
Cause: Body Positivity
Nate Buescher
Age 13
Mentored by TehRay "HayWire" Hale Jr.
Cause: Celebrating differences, erasing stererotypes, & supporting Black Lives Matter
Ella Rae
Age 18
Mentored by Joy Smith
Cause: Mental Health Awareness
Marcus Jackson
Age 17
Mentored by Willie Round
Cause: Bringing Christ back to the streets & community empathy
Kyra Pierce
Age 14
Mentored by Dana N. Anderson
Cause: Representation, equity & justice for all
Phallon Pierce
Age 14
Mentored by Dana N. Anderson
Cause: Representation, equity & justice for all
