KC SuperStar - The J's Annual Fundraiser

KC SuperStar!

In its 17th year, KC SuperStar is an exhilarating “American Idol” style competition that awards a $15,000 scholarship to the most talented high school singer in the Kansas City area. Students from across the metro audition, with judges selecting 22 semifinalists who vie for the coveted 10 finalist positions. The Top 10 Finalists spend the summer preparing for a high-energy, professionally produced show where the audience, comprised of donors and guests, selects the top winners. Semifinalists and finalists are granted more than $30,000 in combined scholarship money.

Join us in making a difference through the power of music and community at KC SuperStar! Your support not only nurtures talent but also fosters a stronger, more connected Greater Kansas City.

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Presented by

and Bonnie & Herb Buchbinder

KC SuperStar Semifinals

Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in The White Theatre at The J.

Admission is free with a suggested donation of adhesive bandage boxes (such as Band-Aid) to support J Cares, a Maccabi service project.

Semifinalists

Aashrita Kambhampat – Overland Park, KS
Addy Gardner – Lee’s Summit, MO
Ava DeAngelo – Lenexa, KS
Brenda Benitez – Overland Park, KS
Cameron James Ritchie – Kansas City, MO
Chace Curtis – Liberty, MO
Corbin Newberry – Kansas City, MO
Desmond Walker III – Independence, MO
Emily Colbert – Blue Springs, KS
Jada Strother – Kansas City, MO

Jaxon Hendrix – Lenexa, KS
Jocelyn Salter – Overland Park, KS
Jordan Naseem – Kansas City, MO
Karen Jallad – Overland Park, KS
Kiera Basel – Shawnee, KS
Matthew Brun – Overland Park, KS
Miles McKinzy – Overland Park, KS
Molly Sheeley – Kansas City, MO
Sabine Federlein – Kansas City, MO
Sutton Claycamp – Overland Park, KS
Teagan Sullivan – Roeland Park, KS

Semifinals

Thursday, June 4 | 7 p.m.

The White Theatre at The J

Finals

Sunday, Aug. 30 | 7 p.m.

Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center

Impact On Our Community

Not only does KC SuperStar provide local teens with an invaluable opportunity, it serves as The Jewish Community Center’s annual fundraiser.

It provides financial assistance to our members so that they can partake in The J’s many services like the Child Development Center, Camp, health and fitness, the arts, as well as meals and transportation for our senior members.

Support KC SuperStar Past Sponsors View All Past Winners

Performance Release & Rules/Eligibility

Questions?

For more information about the competition, contact Tammy Ruder via email or phone at 913-981-8878
For more information about donating or sponsoring, contact Ben Coate via email or at 913-981-8895.

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