Twenty-two high school singers from across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2021.
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.
Earlier this month, the singers were recorded performing their songs, which can be viewed through a new addition to KC SuperStar. The public has the opportunity to view each of the semifinalists’ full performances and weigh in on who will be chosen as the 10 finalists and a chance to win a $10,000 scholarship.
From June 12 through June 20, the public will be able to view these performances and cast votes for their favorite singers (once a day) at www.kcsuperstar.org.
Votes will be tallied and combined with scoring by a panel of music industry professionals. Portions of these performances will be shown during a special KC SuperStar semifinals virtual program when the top 10 finalists will be announced live on June 23.
The KC SuperStar final event will take place Aug. 22, at Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College.
KC SuperStar 2021 awards over $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 so 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, please visit www.kcsuperstar.org; check out the Facebook page as well at 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
