DA CREW
Raised on the west side of Chicago, DJ 8-Ball was influenced
by listening to his mom and dad play music from Sam Cooke to the Mighty Clouds
of Joy. DJ 8-Ball’s DJing journey began in 1982 while listening to Chicago
radio station WBMX. DJ 8-Ball had found out that there were several people in
his neighborhood who had taken up DJing. . DJ 8-Ball quickly became known as one of the best DJ’s in
his neighborhood. DJing has taken DJ 8-Ball all over the world. He’s DJ’d in
Japan, Germany, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, The Dominican Republic
and a host of other places.
Keith Russell Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, Keith is well known as Scoob E Snaxx, and he stands to be one of the illest producers yet to be known outside of Chicago. Influenced by many known producers such as wildstyle of crucial conflict, Kanya West lengendary traxter, Dr.Dre and many others in the industry. Scoob E Snaxx started out at the age 17 and been at it ever since. His sound is a mixture of Midwest, dirty south, east and westcoast. With that said he looks to bring a new and fresh sound to the music industry.
About Us
L’Tisha A. Vaughn, Co-Founder of Tiny's Performing Arts Center (TPAC), is a young passionate screenwriter dedicated to providing inspiration and entertainment to all people. A graduate from the University of Minnesota at Morris with a B.A in English, she has recently worked on Universal films based in Chicago such as “Of Boys and Men”, “Wanted” and “Chicago Overcoats”. She has also worked on many Independent films for up and coming entertainment companies, as well as her own works. In addition to her film background, L’Tisha has ten years experience working with children of all ages, including work as a teacher’s assistant and substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools. She is very determined to see the next generation succeed in any interest they choose.
Samara S. Smith, Co-Founder of TPAC, is a multi-talented artist with a passion for spreading knowledge to young minds. She has been entertaining all her life. After receiving her B.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from Columbia College-Chicago, she has performed for people of all ages all across the country. Some of her recent works include, “The Wiz”, “Sarafina” and “A Devil in God’s House”. Besides performing, Samara has been working with children for the last ten years as a teaching artist, and she has also been a substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools for almost five years. Witnessing first hand the young talent that fills Chicago, she feels it’s time to take it to the next level!
L’Tisha A. Vaughn, Co-Founder of Tiny's Performing Arts Center (TPAC), is a young passionate screenwriter dedicated to providing inspiration and entertainment to all people. A graduate from the University of Minnesota at Morris with a B.A in English, she has recently worked on Universal films based in Chicago such as “Of Boys and Men”, “Wanted” and “Chicago Overcoats”. She has also worked on many Independent films for up and coming entertainment companies, as well as her own works. In addition to her film background, L’Tisha has ten years experience working with children of all ages, including work as a teacher’s assistant and substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools. She is very determined to see the next generation succeed in any interest they choose. Samara S. Smith, Co-Founder of TPAC, is a multi-talented artist with a passion for spreading knowledge to young minds. She has been entertaining all her life. After receiving her B.A. in Musical Theatre Performance from Columbia College-Chicago, she has performed for people of all ages all across the country. Some of her recent works include, “The Wiz”, “Sarafina” and “A Devil in God’s House”. Besides performing, Samara has been working with children for the last ten years as a teaching artist, and she has also been a substitute teacher for Chicago Public Schools for almost five years. Witnessing first hand the young talent that fills Chicago, she feels it’s time to take it to the next level!DA ARTIST
Dawn is a native of Miami Florida. Her Chicago
credits include Plays with a Purpose, The
Game & Santa Cancelled Christmas, One Night Only, Sarafina!, Milk, This Far
by Faith and A Devil in God’s House (TPAC). While pursuing her acting career, she still finds time to
work with the youth. She is currently working for a few after-school programs
in the drama field. Dawn thanks
God for this opportunity with Tiny’s Performing Arts Center.
basha! is an actress, dancer and model. She
studied and earned her BA in Theatre and Speech Communication Performance
Studies from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Since graduating she
has performed in productions such as, The
Spot, The Law-Away Plan, A Devil In God’s House, What Momma Don’t Know Won’t
Hurt, Monologues of a Dark Child, Aunt Oletha Said… and many more. She
embraced her passion for dance while dancing for the Anita Davis Dance Theater.
Jacquelyn Pillows, founder of (www.PillowsfilmProduction.com), heads and teaches the video production program at Ella Flagg Young School. Since founding Pillows film production, she has also produced and directed various media projects, i.e short films, TV pilots, wedding videos, promotional videos and more. Jacquelyn also worked as a 1st Assistant Director for Glass City Productions on various feature films, short films and music videos.