Virtual event will take place June 23 with online voting
Twenty-two of the finest high school singers from across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2021. These singers were selected during virtual auditions held in early April.
This is the 12th annual KC SuperStar, Kansas City’s high-school singing competition a’la “American Idol” and “The Voice.” KC SuperStar is produced by The J - Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. KC SuperStar 2021 chairs are Sarah and Peter Beren.
Now that these singers have been chosen, they are working with professional coaches to get ready for the semifinals that will be held at 7 p.m. June 23.
The public is invited to watch this night of virtual performances and participate in voting to select the top 10 singers who will move on to the final event. Viewers will be able to cast votes for their favorite singers (once a day) June 12 through June 20 at www.kcsuperstar.org.
A panel of music industry professionals will also weigh in on the selection of 10 finalists to continue in the singing competition. The final event will take place the evening of Aug. 22.
KC SuperStar 2021 awards more than $21,000 in scholarships to the top 10 singers. The singer chosen as the KC SuperStar receives a $10,000 scholarship. Other singers will be awarded: $5,000 scholarship for second place; $2,500 for third place; and $1,000 for fourth place. All other finalists receive financial scholarships.
KC SuperStar is The J’s annual fundraiser. Proceeds from KC SuperStar help provide transportation, meals, education, camp, wellness programs and the arts to many deserving children, families, individuals and senior adults. In its history, the event has raised thousands of dollars in scholarships for individuals and families. A portion of funds raised goes to The Reat Griffin Underwood Rising Stars Fund supporting performing arts education and training programs for youth ages 14-21.
For more information about KC SuperStar, visit kcsuperstar.org or www.facebook.com/groups/kcsuperstar/.
KC SuperStar 2021 semifinalists
(Name, school district and grade as of April 2021):
Leah Abai, Olathe, freshman; Claire Anderson*, Blue Valley, senior; Abby Augustine, Blue Valley, junior; Celeste Bishop, Sumner Academy, senior; Jack Blackburn*, Park Hill, senior; Jasmine Dupree, Sumner Academy, senior; Sydney Elmore, Olathe, senior; Annie Harsch**, Summit Christian Academy, senior; Darcie Hingula**, Saint Teresa’s Academy, senior; Bryson Kendall**, Desoto, senior; Vaysia Knust*, Blue Springs, senior; Maddie Lamb, Piper, junior; Brooke Mertz, Shawnee Mission, freshman; Janelle Moreno, Kansas City Academy, senior; Reyna Myvett, Liberty, junior; Cara Parisi*, Bishop Miege, junior; Daysia Reneau, Leavenworth, sophomore; Emma-Kate Salin, Blue Valley, sophomore;
Gioia Serra, Notre Dame de Sion, freshman; Willa Walberg*, Olathe, senior; Elaine Watson**, Lee’s Summit, senior; Kloe Wagner**, Olathe, senior.
*past semifinalist
**past finalist
