In a world of virtual meetings and events The Summit School, partnered with Alisha Hope Productions, will transport MASKerade Virtual Gala guests to the next best thing to being in-person. 

DEBORAH BAKER JR. as this year's EMCEE for our MASKerade Virtual Gala

"It gives me an edge to always come at things in my own individual way. Having dyslexic role models growing up helped me realize that I don’t have a disability but a beautiful amazing gift.”

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Kayla Davion is part of the Broadway mega hit musical Tina: The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway playing an Ikette and also understudying and alternating in the lead role of Tina Turner. She is a Chita Rivera Award nominee and recipient. Other credits include Broadway: Waitress the Musical and King Kong On Broadway. Recently she was seen on TV in the “The Good Fight”.  She is also an alumni of Ball State University. 

LaVance Colley has fused the presence, range, and fervor of a Gospel singer with the versatility of Jazz, and the heart of R&B to develop a style all his own. As an accomplished vocalist his credits include working with legends like: Beyonce, John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Pharrell Williams, Diana Ross, Lizzo, Director Robert Townsend, and Andy Grammer to name a few. He has been featured on the hit TV show, (Dancing with the Stars), under the musical direction of Ray Chew, Ricky Minor, and Buster & Shavony, (Grammy award winners for the "Prince of Egypt" soundtrack), and has sung BGV's on The Voice. LaVance is also widely recognized as the lead vocalist, and Emcee on tour with international sensation group Postmodern Jukebox.

​​Rachel Bay Jones is best known for originating the role of ‘Heidi Hansen’ in the Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen, and received a Tony Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and Drama League Nomination for her performance. She can currently be seen on the hit ABC series “Modern Family,” CBS’ “God Friended Me,” and in the feature film “Ben Is Back,” opposite Julia Roberts. She stars in the upcoming feature film “Critical Thinking,” directed by and opposite John Leguizamo, and in the upcoming Amazon television series “Panic." ​​She is currently touring her new solo concert series “Something Beautiful,” and her debut solo album “Showfolk” can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.

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