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Chris Celiz
My name is Chris Celiz. I’m an Artist, Music Educator, and World Champion Beatboxer. I’m about sharing the possibility of empowerment, joy, and excellence through performance, education, artistry and collaboration. I’m a New York City native, graduate of State University of New York at Fredonia (undergraduate in Music Education woo woo.) Some of my more notable accomplishments are winning the American Beatbox Championships in 2015 and 2016, the Grand Beatbox Battle in 2018, the World Beatbox Championships in 2018 and the 2019 Varsity Vocals International Acapella Open (all of this accomplished with Gene Shinozaki. ) I am also the recipient of the 2020 Gross Family Prize (for Bzzzz choreographed by Caleb Teicher,) and was commissioned by Works and Process at the Guggenheim to Premiere “The Missing Element” (a 40-minute dance and beatbox immersive experience) in the Guggenheim Rotunda. In partnership with Lincoln Center, Kaatsbaan Culture Park and Works and Process we documented the process of the creation of the piece during COVID 19 in a docuseries called Isolation to Creation. I am the founder of The Beatbox House, A collective of World Champion Beatboxers based out of New York City
Gene Shinozaki
Gene Shinozaki is a producer, beatboxer, and attended Berklee College of Music, majoring in drumming. After Berklee, he started street busking, perfecting his skill as a beatboxer and performer. Within two years, Gene began performing at popular venues and making TV appearances. In 2015, he won the Grand Beatbox Battles, held in Switzerland, making him the first American to take the title. Gene is now one of the most sought-after judges, performers and clinicians worldwide and is regarded as a trailblazer in the beatbox community.
Amit
Amit, an avid fan of hip-hop since the age of six discovered beatboxing at 14. Since then he has grown passionate about the art form, He has gone on to become the 2012 Midwest Beatbox champion, the 2013 Vice American Champion, the 2014 East Coast Champion, and Vice World Beatbox Champion with his crew, The Beatbox House. His emphasis on space, accuracy, and presence creates a transcendent experience for the audience. He is also an aspiring emcee.
Kenny Urban
Kenny Urban is a beatboxer/vocalist originally from Connecticut. Based in New York City, His most notable accomplishment is winning the 2016 Grand Beatbox Battle. His versatility and energy make him one of the most sought-after performers on the planet. He is also an educator and clinician speaking at educational institutions like Harvard and East Elmhurst Preparatory School. He currently is the beatboxer for acapella group MO5AIC and is touring internationally.
NaPoM
Neil Meadows, AKA NaPoM, discovered beatboxing in 2011 at 16 years old. He found this art form allowed him to open new doors in music and continued to push his talent and ability to the next level. Now NaPoM is a beatbox culture icon, teacher, and full-time performer while inspiring other mouth musicians across the globe. His unique style and deep subwoofer bass sounds wow crowds around the world, and he never fails to impress.