Deejay Young
DeeJay Young is a singer-songwriter, actor, and performer from Tampa, Florida. He began his career at the age of five in the Gospel-theatrical stage play Daddy Please Don’t Leave and has since performed as an independent artist and actor. In 2019, he joined the First National Tour of Hamilton as a principal standby and later made his Broadway debut as Aaron Burr in the New York company of Hamilton in spring 2024. His additional theatrical credits include performances in Hairspray, RENT, and Ain’t Misbehavin’, and he was a featured contestant on Season 24 of the Emmy®-winning reality competition series The Voice on NBC. His recent albums PRIMITIVE and The Primitive Sessions: Live both reached the Top 10 on the iTunes R&B charts, and his holiday album An Unplugged Christmas was a top seller on Amazon Music. DeeJay has received four Independent Music Awards and two Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs), as well as a Tampa Bay Theatre Award and two BroadwayWorld Awards, and was recognized as Best Soul Act in Orlando Weekly’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Poll. As a performer and educator, he is passionate about sharing his artistry and industry experience with the next generation of singers and performers.
Derric Johnson
Derric Johnson is a prolific composer, arranger, educator, and creative consultant whose work has shaped the choral and vocal music world for decades. He has written more than 150 original songs, 23 cantatas, and over 2,800 musical arrangements, published 32 choral collections, and contributed to the production of 98 recorded albums across fourteen labels. He founded and directed The Re’Generation, a touring vocal ensemble that performed more than 6,000 concerts for over 12 million people across twelve years. For thirty-three years, Derric served as a Creative Consultant for Walt Disney World, where he arranged and produced iconic performances including EPCOT’s Voices of Liberty and the Candlelight Processional. A former Artist-in-Residence and Director of Music Ministries at George Fox University, he is also an accomplished author, speaker, and mentor, recognized with honors such as Azusa Pacific University Alumnus of the Year and SESAC Inspirational Songwriter of the Year. Through his music and leadership, Derric continues to inspire performers and educators to pursue excellence with purpose and artistry.
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The Broadway Bradshaws
Jared and Lindsay Bradshaw are Broadway and screen veterans with extensive experience in musical theatre, television, and live performance. Jared Bradshaw starred in Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (u/s Willy Wonka) and spent eight years in Jersey Boys, with additional credits including Forbidden Broadway, Parade, and concert performances nationwide. Lindsay Northen Bradshaw spent over a decade with Broadway’s Wicked as an ensemble member and understudy for Glinda and has appeared on television in New Amsterdam, The Americans, Tales of the City, The Last O.G., Mr. Robot, and numerous national commercials. Now based in Florida, both Jared and Lindsay also perform with Disney, bringing their Broadway artistry to one of the world’s most iconic entertainment companies. Beyond performance, they are passionate educators and mentors, sharing practical insight into auditioning, storytelling, vocal technique, and career-building in the performing arts. Together, the Broadway Bradshaws bring Broadway-level excellence, authenticity, and inspiration to students and educators alike.
Cheryl Ann Sanders
Cheryl Ann Sanders is a southern Indiana native, a past recipient of the ACSI Young Performing Artist of the Year Award, an ACSI Arts Educator nominee, and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from the Webster Conservatory. She has worked professionally across the country as a singer, actress, dancer, choreographer, director, guest instructor, and makeup artist. Cheryl is currently a resident of Orlando, Florida and is celebrating her 12th anniversary with Cirque du Soleil, while also working with Walt Disney World Entertainment, Marriott Gaylord Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, WWE, Orlando Ballet, and numerous school and university programs across the country, as well as serving as an invited guest instructor for the Festival Internacional de las Artes Escénicas in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. She is passionate about sharing her professional experience with students and educators, bringing real-world performance insight, creativity, and versatility into rehearsal rooms and classrooms alike.
Kate Garnes
Kate Garnes is a speaker, emcee, DJ, and choreographer, and an all-around normal girl trying to leave this world a tiny bit brighter than when she came into it. Originally from Missouri, she has spent over ten years working with youth, helping teens navigate the same chase for perfection she once saw in herself. From being told she would never be “good enough,” to creating magic for audiences as a performer at Walt Disney World, to becoming a published author, Kate transformed her negative narrative and became her own hero by learning how to save herself. Kate has called the stage home since she was a young girl and has performed as a dancer and actor throughout Orlando, Florida, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND, and regional theatres, as well as touring the country with a national dance competition tour as their resident emcee. In 2019, she published her first book based on her keynote talk. Kate’s energy, humor, and genuine love for others have captivated audiences from California to Florida, and she continues to inspire teens to stop listening to limiting beliefs and start embracing the greatness within them.
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TBA Disney Vocalists
FSCI is excited to welcome a featured group of professional vocalists from Walt Disney World. Known for their exceptional musicianship, vocal agilities, and storytelling, these performers represent the artistry and tradition of Disney’s live entertainment at the highest level. Their appearance will showcase a range of vocal styles —maybe some patriotic twists — and is a special feature that will highlight the diverse skills required in today’s professional performance world.
Tift County High School Show Choir
The 8th Street Singing Company from Tift County High School is one of Georgia’s premier competitive show choirs, proudly representing the Blue Devil tradition of excellence. Under the direction of [Insert Director’s Name], this dynamic ensemble combines powerful vocals, high-energy choreography, and engaging storytelling to deliver performances that captivate audiences across the Southeast. The group is comprised of talented singers, dancers, and instrumentalists who dedicate countless hours to perfecting their craft. Each season, 8th Street Singing Company continues to raise the bar through innovative show design, emotional depth, and a commitment to musical and theatrical excellence.
Throughout their history, the ensemble has earned numerous accolades for Best Vocals, Best Choreography, and Grand Champion titles at competitions across Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Beyond awards, the group values teamwork, artistry, and the joy of sharing music that inspires both performers and audiences alike. 8th Street Singing Company proudly represents Tift County High School, the Tift County School District, and the Tifton community, continuing a long-standing legacy of excellence in the performing arts.
