Performance Art

<p>A globally acclaimed keynote pianist and business leader, Felipe Gomez believes the mindset of a virtuoso holds the key to breakthrough success in today’s business world. </p><p>Blending decades of executive experience with his passion for music, Felipe delivers unforgettable presentations from behind a grand piano, using powerful storytelling, live performance, and practical insights to inspire change. His talks are interactive, energizing, and tailored to both English and Spanish-speaking audiences.

With a one-of-a-kind blend of ‘edge of your seat’ mentalism, magic and humor, David Gerard elevates events with unforgettable, entertaining experiences for corporate audiences.

David Gerard has been entertaining corporate audiences for over 15 years and has performed for hundreds of companies all over the world. After a decade working in corporate America himself—including in marketing for a high-tech Fortune 500—David understands the nuances of corporate life and recognizes each organization’s unique culture, which allows him to tailor his performance for every group. 

<p><span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">The Second City&#39;s comedians create a slice-of-life environment, lampooning the political, social, and cultural aspects of our lives.</span></p><p>For over 50 years, The Second City has been the training ground for a host of famous alumni including John Belushi, Mike Myers, Gilda Radner, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and countless stars of stage and screen.

Jade Simmons is a born storyteller, a classically trained pianist and a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible.

 The world-class concert artist has been called a “musical force of nature” with an “uncanny ability to connect with the sounds of today.” Nicknamed “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick,” Jade’s electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Rachmaninoff all the way to rap and include virtuoso storytelling, uncommon insights, and boundless inspiration.

<p>Kristina Wong is a performance artist, actor, comedian, writer and elected representative in Koreatown Los Angeles. Following its highly acclaimed premiere at New York Theater Workshop, <em>Kristina Wong: Sweatshop Overlord</em>, was a <em>New York Times</em> “Critics Pick.” </p><p>Wong was then named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama, (2022). <em>Sweatshop Overlord</em> also garnered a veritable awards sweep this year including The Drama Desk Award, The Lucille Lortel Award and The Outer Critics Circle Award.

<p>Todrick Hall blends activism and art during a compelling live experience that inspires audiences to believe they can accomplish anything when they take control of their destinies.</p>

<p>Raised on a Texas farm, Todrick tapped into his lifelong passion for the performing arts at an early age, landing a role in Broadway’s “The Color Purple.” He subsequently appeared on Season 9 of “American Idol” before being voted off as a semifinalist.</p>