These wild and wacky talents have spent the past 2 months competing for a trip to Vegas and a cash prize. Want to know who made it to the finals? Visit areyouhooked for video of the event and to find out who made the cut. May 17th, 2011 Christopher Bousquet- Controtionist Christopher Bousquet has performed international as a contortionist. He has worked at Wonderland in Times Square, Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes, Fairty Tales Burlesque, Meaner Harder Leather, Penal Institution, and many more. Edward Brown- singer  I grew up in brooklyn goin to church every Sunday singing in the choir but never thought to sing until I was about 16 I still had the voice to sing so I turned to that. I also do art and is considered an artist Jessy Lasso- singer  Dedication…Drive…Passion..Fearless..Unpredictable…All of these terms and soo much more ring a bell when describing who Jessy Lasso is and what she stands for.Born and raised in Queens, New York, Oldest of three children Jessy has breathed and loved music .As a child she began singing in a Gospel choir .After becoming older Jessy decided to pursue a singing career and has been performing live around NYC and expanding. From her high school days of writing her own songs to her friend’s beats, she has made it far with her strength and determination. Coming from a petite 5’4” frame, she sings with a soulful voice that carries a tone of maturity and passion from the heart with influences such as Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Whitney Houston . Her broad style encompasses all genres from expressive R & B, HipHop to energetic pop-like songs. Her style of music is indescribable. You have to hear it in order to feel it and understand it.  www.facebook.com/jessy.lasso Luke- Thayer Luke has been seen on MTV.com, the Tyra Banks Show, the Food Network, Nintendo Week, and NBC.  Luke has also been performing hip hop in the subway for years to virtually no recognition. Mayo Kinoshita- hip hop dancer Mayo Kinoshita originally from  Hyogo, Japan, Mayo has been studying dance since the age of 3. She has performed on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE in Japan where she was one of the top 20 finalist. She is a professional dancer and choreographer  (hip hop, street jazz). U.S. training includes ballet and contemporary at Ballet Arts. May 7th, 2011- Show postponed to May 17th April 19th, 2011- Click here to view the results from April 19th Anna Galuza- cabaret dancer  Anna’s recent cabaret dances have been seen in The Rocky Horror Picture show and she can be seen in Spice! an evening of variety on April 29th. Captain Scorpio- spoken word artist  writer of original spoken word material and regular performing his works in New York City.     David Dilsizian- singer  David Dilsizian is a singer/songwriter from Detroit,MI. He moved to New York two years ago and has sang all over the city.  David as performed at Carnegie Hall, Tribeca Theater for the performing arts, and NYU.  He also sang with Gloria Estefan at the U.S. Open, and the National Anthem at Madison Square Gardens with The New York Global Singers  He is now working on a Solo EP of all original songs. Michelle Singz- R&B singer MICHELLE SINGZ has performances include one of Broadway’s most popular musicals “CHRISTMAS CAROL” held in Madison Square Garden. She has worked with talented producers/artist from major labels such as Def Jam, Asylum, Ruff Ryders, and Universal, and counts Earth, Wind, and Fire and Mary J. Bliege as some of her influences. Shameka Starks- Spoken Word Artist Shameka Starks is a Spoken Word artist who loves to inspire as many people as she can with her words. She has always loved writing ever since she was a toddler scribbling all over her mothers walls at home. Shameka, has just recently performed on The Apollo Theater stage making one of her dreams come true. In her spear time, she enjoys singing, writing, drawing, dancing and acting. Sally Connors- singer Sally Connors has worked in off off Broadway and Independent Films for the last 10 years. Her play Walking Shadow has been produced by ArtGroup and the 42nd Street Project Amazing Amy- yoga contortion dancing Amazing Amy (www.idanz.net/aharlib ) at 50+ years old, proudly performs flowing feats of flexibility that few folks can achieve at any age.  She performs Yoga Contortion Dances. July 31, 2010, The Amazing Amy won FIRST PRIZE in the Coney Island Talent Show in the Circus Freaks and Side Show Geeks category!!   Lester Greene- rapper  Lester Greene comes to us riding a wave of kudos and accomplishments in all genres of the entertainment industry. As a rapper, Lester has released 2 full-length albums titled, “No Bush, Straight Dicks,” and “The Greene Room,” and when he’s not rapping he can be seen acting in front of the camera. He has already amassed an impressive resume with appearances in television productions on HGTV, commercials, documentaries for French and Dutch television; rap videos, voice-over and print and a long list of modeling credits. Lester is currently co-hosting an internet radio program on Bent Radio. www .lestergreene.com, M.cia- singerM.cia The Artist is a hip-hop, rock, pop music recording artist and actress born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She is an avid writer, writing not only for her own music, but also for other upcoming recording artists. She has worked on a number of mix tape projects. Including 2gether, which has a video featuring herself and the talented F.R.G. Look for her forth coming single “Club Bedrock” produced by Ken Goldfeder of ETV Productions.She is here to bring her positive influence to the world through music.  She does this through her music and her website promotetheluv at www.promotetheluv.com. http://twitter.com/Mciatheartist.    Michael Matson & Noel-Marie- magicians     Award-Winning Magical Artist, Michael Matson, performs dazzling displays of incredible sleight-of-hand wizardry as Noel-Marie charms the crowd as the main musical attraction and Michael’s onstage assistant!  Together, they form… The Dynamic Duo of Deception! Mike Boland- singer, guitarist Mike Boland is an actor/writer/singer who is a native New Yorker born and raised. Presently living in Washington Heights, Mike has been the founder and leader of three rock bands and has played throughout New York city in clubs , bars, parks, street corners, subway platforms and anywhere else that needs good sounds. I’ve written hundreds of songs and have recorded a couple of CDs that were very well received. Nadeem Ali- Michael Jackson Impersonator Nadeem is an amateur singer and dancer hoping to become a solo artist after finishing school. He specializes in Michael Jackson-styled singing and dancing, and also does some hip-hop.  
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These wild and wacky talents have spent the past 2 months competing for a trip to Vegas and a cash prize. Want to know who made it to the finals? Visit areyouhooked for video of the event and to find out who made the cut.

May 17th, 2011

Christopher Bousquet- Controtionist

184601_10150110238219391_677459390_6211033_1686081_nChristopher Bousquet has performed international as a contortionist. He has worked at Wonderland in Times Square, Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes, Fairty Tales Burlesque, Meaner Harder Leather, Penal Institution, and many more.











Edward Brown- singer

 I grew up in brooklyn goin to church every Sunday singing in the choir but never thought to sing until I was about 16 I still had the voice to sing so I turned to that. I also do art and is considered an artist











Jessy Lasso- singer

 Dedication…Drive…Passion..Fearless..Unpredictable…All of these terms and soo much more ring a bell when describing who Jessy Lasso is and what she stands for.Born and raised in Queens, New York, Oldest of three children Jessy has breathed and loved music .As a child she began singing in a Gospel choir .After becoming older Jessy decided to pursue a singing career and has been performing live around NYC and expanding. From her high school days of writing her own songs to her friend’s beats, she has made it far with her strength and determination. Coming from a petite 5’4” frame, she sings with a soulful voice that carries a tone of maturity and passion from the heart with influences such as Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, and Whitney Houston . Her broad style encompasses all genres from expressive R & B, HipHop to energetic pop-like songs. Her style of music is indescribable. You have to hear it in order to feel it and understand it.  www.facebook.com/jessy.lasso





Luke- Thayer

184601_10150110238219391_677459390_6211033_1686081_nLuke has been seen on MTV.com, the Tyra Banks Show, the Food Network, Nintendo Week, and NBC.  Luke has also been performing hip hop in the subway for years to virtually no recognition.













Mayo Kinoshita- hip hop dancer

184601_10150110238219391_677459390_6211033_1686081_nMayo Kinoshita originally from  Hyogo, Japan, Mayo has been studying dance since the age of 3. She has performed on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE in Japan where she was one of the top 20 finalist. She is a professional dancer and choreographer  (hip hop, street jazz). U.S. training includes ballet and contemporary at Ballet Arts.













May 7th, 2011- Show postponed to May 17th

April 19th, 2011- Click here to view the results from April 19th

Anna Galuza- cabaret dancer

 Anna’s recent cabaret dances have been seen in The Rocky Horror Picture show and she can be seen in Spice! an evening of variety on April 29th.













Captain Scorpio- spoken word artist

 writer of original spoken word material and regular performing his works in New York City.

 

 











David Dilsizian- singer

 David Dilsizian is a singer/songwriter from Detroit,MI. He moved to New York two years ago and has sang all over the city.  David as performed at Carnegie Hall, Tribeca Theater for the performing arts, and NYU.  He also sang with Gloria Estefan at the U.S. Open, and the National Anthem at Madison Square Gardens with The New York Global Singers  He is now working on a Solo EP of all original songs.











Michelle Singz- R&B singer

MICHELLE SINGZ has performances include one of Broadway’s most popular musicals “CHRISTMAS CAROL” held in Madison Square Garden. She has worked with talented producers/artist from major labels such as Def Jam, Asylum, Ruff Ryders, and Universal, and counts Earth, Wind, and Fire and Mary J. Bliege as some of her influences.











Shameka Starks- Spoken Word Artist

Shameka Starks is a Spoken Word artist who loves to inspire as many people as she can with her words. She has always loved writing ever since she was a toddler scribbling all over her mothers walls at home. Shameka, has just recently performed on The Apollo Theater stage making one of her dreams come true. In her spear time, she enjoys singing, writing, drawing, dancing and acting.









Sally Connors- singer

Sally Connors has worked in off off Broadway and Independent Films for the last 10 years. Her play Walking Shadow has been produced by ArtGroup and the 42nd Street Project











Amazing Amy- yoga contortion dancing

Amazing Amy (www.idanz.net/aharlib ) at 50+ years old, proudly performs flowing feats of flexibility that few folks can achieve at any age.  She performs Yoga Contortion Dances. July 31, 2010, The Amazing Amy won FIRST PRIZE in the Coney Island Talent Show in the Circus Freaks and Side Show Geeks category!!  









Lester Greene- rapper

 Lester Greene comes to us riding a wave of kudos and accomplishments in all genres of the entertainment industry. As a rapper, Lester has released 2 full-length albums titled, “No Bush, Straight Dicks,” and “The Greene Room,” and when he’s not rapping he can be seen acting in front of the camera. He has already amassed an impressive resume with appearances in television productions on HGTV, commercials, documentaries for French and Dutch television; rap videos, voice-over and print and a long list of modeling credits. Lester is currently co-hosting an internet radio program on Bent Radio. www .lestergreene.com,







M.cia- singer
M.cia The Artist is a hip-hop, rock, pop music recording artist and actress born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She is an avid writer, writing not only for her own music, but also for other upcoming recording artists. She has worked on a number of mix tape projects. Including 2gether, which has a video featuring herself and the talented F.R.G. Look for her forth coming single “Club Bedrock” produced by Ken Goldfeder of ETV Productions.She is here to bring her positive influence to the world through music.  She does this through her music and her website promotetheluv at www.promotetheluv.com.

http://twitter.com/Mciatheartist.






   Michael Matson & Noel-Marie- magicians
 

   Award-Winning Magical Artist, Michael Matson, performs dazzling displays of incredible sleight-of-hand wizardry as Noel-Marie charms the crowd as the main musical attraction and Michael’s onstage assistant!  Together, they form… The Dynamic Duo of Deception!








Mike Boland- singer, guitarist

Mike Boland is an actor/writer/singer who is a native New Yorker born and raised. Presently living in Washington Heights, Mike has been the founder and leader of three rock bands and has played throughout New York city in clubs , bars, parks, street corners, subway platforms and anywhere else that needs good sounds. I’ve written hundreds of songs and have recorded a couple of CDs that were very well received.





Nadeem Ali- Michael Jackson Impersonator

Nadeem is an amateur singer and dancer hoping to become a solo artist after finishing school. He specializes in Michael Jackson-styled singing and dancing, and also does some hip-hop.













 

Source: areyouhooked