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NEPA Sings: Meet the contestants

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Meet the contestants: John Toussaint

Sixteen-year-old John credits his older sisters for his love of music and the arts.

“When I was younger they would always introduce me to new and old bands, artists, etc.,” he said. “In middle school, however, I performed in multiple school productions which made me love not just pop music and top charts, but theatrical music as well.”

For John, winning the competition would mean that he could share his love of music while helping others who need it the most.

“It makes me feel grateful that I’m able to use my voice to help focus on giving kids in need voices,” he said. “Kids are the ones whose voices should be heard the clearest because they are the future.”

To share a night of music with John and our 11 other contestants, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nepa-sings-finals-tickets-43246616795 or call (570) 855-2247 to purchase your tickets.

NEPA Sings: Meet the contestants

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Meet the contestants: Britney Cheskiewicz

Britney, 16, not only wants to be a voice for kids during the NEPA Sings competition, but she has hopes to one day become a family court lawyer to help kids who need it.

“It’s really rewarding (to be part of NEPA Sings),” she said. “That’s why I auditioned in the first place. It’s all for the kids!”

Britney has been interested in performing from an early age and currently serves her community as Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Outstanding Teen, and is a member of the Wyoming Area Drama Club.

“It would mean the world to me (to win),” she said. “I’m looking for something to jump start my career and maybe this is it.”

To hear Britney and our 11 other contestants lift their voices for children in need, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nepa-sings-finals-tickets-43246616795 or call (570) 855-2247 to purchase your tickets.