Future Artists Champion Award
From the Stage to the Winner's Circle: Support Your Artist!
Cast Your Vote for the 2026 Future Artist Champion!
On June 5th, our stage will come alive with music, comedy, dance, and poetry. But the competition starts right now. While the "Audience Choice" will be decided on the night of the show, the Future Artist Champion Award is in your hands today. This honor goes to the performer who rallies the most support for the arts. Every $5 donation is a vote that directly funds Future Artists of Los Angeles (FALA)—powering our nonprofit mission to provide accessible arts education, community-service partnerships, and artist-led programming at the LACAE Theater and School.
Your votes provide one artist with the ultimate career launchpad. We’ve designed this package to give a performer the professional tools they need to break through:
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The Stage: Full Production and Rehearsal rentals at the LACAE Theater to bring their own vision to life.
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The Look: A professional Headshot session with HMU, a personalized consultation with a Stylist, and a professional blowout at Luxelab Salon.
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The Strategy: Direct connection to the industry with a Casting Director consultation and a professional Reel Review with a Director.
Cast Your Vote for the 2026 Future Artist Champion!
On June 5th, our stage will come alive with music, comedy, dance, and poetry. But the competition starts right now. While the "Audience Choice" will be decided on the night of the show, the Future Artist Champion Award is in your hands today. This honor goes to the performer who rallies the most support for the arts. Every $5 donation is a vote that directly funds Future Artists of Los Angeles (FALA)—powering our nonprofit mission to provide accessible arts education, community-service partnerships, and artist-led programming at the LACAE Theater and School.
Your votes provide one artist with the ultimate career launchpad. We’ve designed this package to give a performer the professional tools they need to break through:
-
The Stage: Full Production and Rehearsal rentals at the LACAE Theater to bring their own vision to life.
-
The Look: A professional Headshot session with HMU, a personalized consultation with a Stylist, and a professional blowout at Luxelab Salon.
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The Strategy: Direct connection to the industry with a Casting Director consultation and a professional Reel Review with a Director.
The Grand Prize: The FALA Artist Package (Est. Value: $3000)
Meet The Performers!
Austin Chase Rapp
Why we love Austin: he's a true rock and roller; his friends compare him to Kermit the Frog (iconic); he's not afraid of a fashion moment
Bess Jane
Why we love Bess: She makes hilarious Rick and Morty TikToks; she once twerked as Hermia in A Midsummer Night's Dream; she's as fearless as she is funny (and she is VERY funny).
Chiara Gheller
Why we love Chiara: she loves supporting other artists; she doesn't understand the word "can't"; she's an honest queen who never lets a joke get in the way of a good fact.
Cynthia Ridyard
Why we love Cynthia: she infuses creativity into every moment; she is the master of a poetic Instagram story; she has lived at least four fascinating lives to your one.
Breeana Gerdes
Why we love Breeana: she brings a real "Laurel Canyon in the 70's" vibe to the function; she's naturally that talented; she has the superhuman ability to foster puppies and not keep them.
Riccardo Celi
Why we love Riccardo: he has a true artistic soul and an appreciation for the classics; he worked as an Arlecchino in Commedia; his sense of style is unmatched.
Kohl Marzetta
Why we love Kohl: his Instagram profile looks like a Netflix romcom; he gives really great speeches; sometimes he slips into a New York accent for no reason (he's from Texas)
Jayme Foremaster
Why we love Jayme: She is sunshine in human form; she's an old soul with a traveler's heart; she infuses small-town charm into the city of Los Angeles
Maggie Borgen
Why we love Maggie: she cast (forced) her brother to be in her childhood action trilogy; she is a master of the well-timed fit check; she doesn't mind a little mystery in her life.
Leilani Squire
Why we love Leilani: She is devoted to using the arts as an act of service; she's not afraid to try new things; she can rock a nun costume like no other
Gloria Karel
Why we love Gloria: she can kick your butt with her wit; she's a comedienne who packs a drama punch; she is a powerhouse vocalist (and human being).
Hannah Moore
Why we love Hannah: she can laugh at herself; her insistence that she is NOT a Disney adult, despite the evidence to the contrary; she can sing the entire USC fight song from memory.
Evyn Arreguin
Why we love Evyn: she knits during rehearsal and while waiting on set; she is a Disney princess come to life; she is not afraid to work hard to get where she wants to go.
Layne Kaufenberg
Why we love Layne: he can teach himself how to play instruments; he is a master of physical comedy; he considers Yoshi the ultimate road trip companion
Two Ways To Vote!
Meet The Performers!
Current Standings:
The Race to the Championship
One artist. One launchpad prize. The competition is heating up! This leaderboard tracks which performer is rallying the most support for Future Artists of Los Angeles. Rankings are updated daily. Keep voting to ensure your favorite artist takes home the crown!
Kohl Marzetta
1
Leilani Squire
2
Chiara Gheller
3
Maggie Borgen
4
Austin Chase Rapp
5
Riccardo Celi
5
Bess Jane
5
Layne Kaufenberg
5
Alexander II
5
Jayme Foremaster
5
Gloria Karel
5
Breaana Gerdes
5
Cynthia Ridyard
5
Hannah Moore
5
Evyn Arreguin
5