Legacy Commitee
Syndee Winters
I was born in New York, Miami raised and I’m a Chinese Jamaican Cuban American. As an artist, I have been able to cross over several genres like pop, reggae, R&B, and hip-hop and have disciplines such as singing, acting, and dancing. In my spare time, I love to travel the world coaching workshops and impacting the lives of young artists. The theater has no borders. We share one language and that is the language of emotion through song, dance and spoken word.
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Five Towns College which helped launch my career on Broadway. Along the way, I picked up new tools, honed my skills, and impressively grew my resume to what it is today.
As a recording artist, I have written and released several singles, EPs, and even a full-length Lena Horne tribute album called Lessons from a Lady. You can hear my voice on tracks by artists such as Snoop Dogg, Big Daddy Kane, and Grandmaster Flash.
In 2018, I was alongside John Legend in the Grammy-nominated and Emmy winning cast of NBC’s LIVE Jesus Christ Superstar. As a Broadway veteran, I have also performed in Motown the Musical, Pippin, Hamilton: An American Musical, and my debut as “Nala” in Disney’s The Lion King!
I am constantly inspired by the art of storytelling, my latest writing project celebrates the life of American icon, Lena Horne, in a one-woman play with music entitled, LENA: A Moment with a Lady. I portray “Lena” and attempt to relate the most pivotal personal and professional moments in her life. Join me on this mission to share the truth and unexpectedly open the emotional crevices that have eluded myself for years.
www.syndeewinters.com
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Dionne Vernon
Dr. Dionne Vernon is an elite-level sports and performing arts physical therapist and performance coach. She has worked the NYC Broadway circuit and was the lead therapist for major productions such as Hamilton, The Lion King, Mean Girls, and Wicked, and has closely worked with A-list actors and producers. Dionne's unique background and leadership skillset led her to the opportunity and position to work closely with Olympic athletes. When it comes to understanding recovery and the person beyond the injury, Dionne’s the one you want in your corner. She is also an international keynote speaker and enjoys sharing her knowledge with various audiences. Dionne’s work has allowed her to travel throughout the United States and Canada, as well as, across multiple continents helping people overcome, move past, and excel beyond their injuries.
Chu
Born and raised in the South Bronx, Chu is no stranger to adversity. With a love for the arts and an animated spirit, he pursued his college education at the Art Institute of Philadelphia where he graduated with a Bachelors in Media Arts and Animation. While in Philadelphia he befriend our very own Mykal when he was only 18 working at a local fashion retail store. After spending years of building an amazing friendship of wild adventures, glamour travels, and long video calls, Chu and Mykal were an inseparable pair. Chu used his Media Arts major to produce such works as “I Rise: A Maya Angelo Tribute” and “I am Me: Willow Smith Dance Cover”.
www.chusphotography.com
Selena Moshell
Selena Moshell met Mykal Laury Ashlee while dancing on the National Tour of the Lion King. Mykal encouraged her to pick up her camera often, and they went on to create many different visual arts together- from photo shoots to film shoots, the creativity never stopped- and neither did the laughter. Beyond being co-creators, Mykal was her roommate, snack buddy, and adventuring partner in crime. Whether they were jumping out of airplanes or shooting dance videos, Selena cherished every moment she had with Mykal.
Selena went on to become a director and producer in Los Angeles, creating live shows such as Disney at the Hollywood Bowl (Coco Live on Disney+, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast), Rocketman Live at the Greek Theater, and Joe Hisayashi at Microsoft Theater. Selena also has directed a documentary for Disney Theatrical Group, numerous music videos, short films, branded content, and over 200 social media commercials.
www.selenamoshell.com
Chloe Davis
Chloe O. Davis is a creative and artist who works in the entertainment industry in New York and debut author of The Queens’ English: The Dictionary for LGBTQIA+ Lingo and Colloquial Phrases. A graduate of Hampton University and Temple University, Davis has centered her creative platform on amplifying the narratives of Black culture and heightening the awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Davis’s work as a dancer, actor, and creative has allowed her to travel to all fifty states and internationally. In addition to performing at premier theaters across the country such as New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, The Muny and Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Davis has appeared on PBS Great Performances with the shows Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC, and Southern Landscapes performed by The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!). Chloe has worked with Dance Lab New York, Philadanco, Bill T. Jones, Al Blackstone, and Camille A. Brown and Dancers. She made her Associate Choreographer debuts in For Colored Girls at The Public and choreographed for Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Mykal and Chloe met each other at The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco!) in 2005 and affectionately used the term "Will and Grace" to describe their friendship as BESTIES!