Collaboraction's The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages 14-19 as both activists and artists. The youth get paid $18/per hour to learn and develop as artists and activists while performing all around Chicago, including Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Fresh Fest and Navy Pier and a Chicago parks tour. This video features our Crucial Conversation after the performance of The Light where our audience and community members have a chance to respond and partake in a moderated talkback. Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Collaboraction's The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages 14-19 as both activists and artists. The youth get paid $18/per hour to learn and develop as artists and activists while performing all around Chicago, including Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Fresh Fest and Navy Pier and a Chicago parks tour. This video features Nate Buescher who's social change platform is helping people with addiction and housing insecurity. Check out their work at Instagram: @nate_buescher Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Collaboraction's The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages 14-19 as both activists and artists. The youth get paid $18/per hour to learn and develop as artists and activists while performing all around Chicago, including Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Fresh Fest and Navy Pier and a Chicago parks tour. This video features Earl Hester who's social change platform is Holding the media more accountable for their actions. Check out their work at Instagram: @hester.earl Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Here are some of our best moments from our 2023 ensemble's performance in our tour of the Chicago parks. Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Collaboractions' The Light is a Youth Ensemble of artists and performers with a dedication to social change. Here is our class of 2023 performing Lift Every Voice and Sing. Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Collaboraction's The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages 14-19 as both activists and artists. The youth get paid $18/per hour to learn and develop as artists and activists while performing all around Chicago, including Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Fresh Fest and Navy Pier and a Chicago parks tour. This video features August who's social change platform is POC/LGBTQ mental health awareness. Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Collaboraction's The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages 14-19 as both activists and artists. The youth get paid $18/per hour to learn and develop as artists and activists while performing all around Chicago, including Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Fresh Fest and Navy Pier and a Chicago parks tour. This video features Yeva Guthrie who's social change platform is advocating for a better self image for Black women and Black girls. Check out their work at Instagram: @yeva.guthrie Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.

Collaboraction's The Light is an innovative youth program that invests in Chicagoland youth ages 14-19 as both activists and artists. The youth get paid $18/per hour to learn and develop as artists and activists while performing all around Chicago, including Kidzapalooza at Lollapalooza, Fresh Fest and Navy Pier and a Chicago parks tour. This video features Saniyah As-Saaalam who's social change platform is mental health awareness for people of color. Check out their work at Instagram: @niyah.assalaam_ Collaboraction is currently accepting audition sign ups between Feb. 27 - March 9, '24 for the '24 ensemble. Go to https://www.collaboraction.org/the-light to learn more and sign up.