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- Raphael Alejandro was born on August 22, 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He started his acting career at the age of 4. He is known for Once Upon a Time, Kindergarten Cop 2, Olympus, Badge of Honor, among others. He is the youngest child of three. Dalila Bela is his sister and Bruce Salomon is his brother, both also actors.
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Iain Armitage is an American child actor. He is best known for Young Sheldon (a prequel to the sitcom The Big Bang Theory) and the HBO miniseries Big Little Lies.
He also appeared in the films The Glass Castle (2017) and Our Souls at Night (2017).
His acting debut was in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.- Actor
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Malachi Barton was born on 10 March 2007 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Stuck in the Middle (2016), Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) and Super Power Beat Down (2012).- Actress
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Dalila Bela was born in Montreal, Quebec. She started her acting career at the age of 5. Right after, she booked her first National Commercial. By the age of 6, she participated in many Acting Competitions where she won best actor of the year. Soon after that she and her family moved to Vancouver, BC where she continues to pursue her acting career.- Actress
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Anna Cathcart was born on June 16, 2003 in Vancouver, Canada. She starred in the Television show Odd Squad (2014). In 2017 she was cast in Disney's Descendants series as Dizzy Tremaine. In 2018, she starred as Kitty in To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018). In 2019 she started filming the Brat show Zoe Valentine (2019). She has a sister name Sara.- Actor
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Mason Cook's a film and television actor. He wrapped a 3-season run as Ray DiMeo on ABC's award-winning Speechless (2016) and in 2016 can can be seen in the critically-acclaimed, GLAAD nominated, Hulu original film, Plan B (2021).
In 2015, Mason nominated for a daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series, for his guest lead role in the Emmy award-winning children's series, R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour (2010). Also in 2015, he was seen in the lead role of Bart Sheffield in the Lifetime television production of If There Be Thorns (2015), the made-for-TV adaptation of the third installment in the Flowers in The Attic book series, along with his regular role as Aiden Odumon Legends (2014).
Mason made his TV debut as Casey, a cardiac asthmatic patient, on Grey's Anatomy (2005) at the age of nine. His television appearances have included recurring roles on The Goldbergs (2013), The Middle (2009), and Raising Hope (2010), and guest appearances on The Night Shift (2014), Desperate Housewives (2004), Criminal Minds (2005), and Monday Mornings (2013). He landed the lead of Eddie Munster in Mockingbird Lane (2012), an updated take of the 60s TV classic, The Munsters (1964). Mason's also appeared in feature films, most notably Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World (2011), The Lone Ranger (2013), and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013).
Mason's a celebrity ambassador for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.- Millie Davis is a Canadian-born actress known for television roles on "Odd Squad" (Ms. O), "Orphan Black" (Gemma Hendrix) and the feature films, "Wonder" (Summer), "Good Boys" (Brixlee) and "The Best Man Holiday" (Hope). She was born in Toronto, Ontario.
Millie's first on-screen appearance came when she was just 6 months old in a TV commercial (Run for the Cure). Her first line of on-screen dialogue came before her 4th birthday in "Befriend and Betray".
Already a veteran in the voice-over world, Millie has voiced lead roles on "Doozers" (Daisy Wheel), "Wishenpoof" (Penelope), "Annedroids" (Pal) and "Little People (Mia). She also voices the character of Esme in Sesame Street's new animated production, "Esme and Roy".
As for her family life, she is the younger sister of fellow Canadian actor, Drew Davis. They have appeared together as siblings in "Befriend and Betray", "Orphan Black" and "A Dark Truth" opposite Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, and Forest Whitaker. - Actor
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Samuel "Sam" Faraci is a Canadian/American actor based in Los Angeles, CA. He was born on March 20, 2006 in Florianópolis, Brazil to a Polish-Italian mother. He started his professional acting career at the age of 7 after doing years of local theater. Sam is best known for his work on Paw Patrol (2015-2020), Will & Grace (2018), Elliott from Earth (2021), Wyrm (2019), among others.- Actress
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Darci Lynne Farmer is a ventriloquist and singer from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was inspired to start doing ventriloquism in 2014 by Laryssa Bonacquisti, whom she met when they both won their age brackets in the International Cinderella Scholarship Program. After just a month of practice, she won a local talent show, and was quickly brought to the attention of ventriloquist coach Gary Owen, who was so impressed with her level of skill that he voluntarily offered his services as coach and business manager. She made her TV debut on Little Big Shots (2016) in 2016, and later won the twelfth season of America's Got Talent (2006) in 2017.- Actor
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Micah Fowler is thrilled to be part of the amazing cast and crew of the ABC Network Television show, " Speechless" as the role of JJ DiMeo. He was recently named to the "Forbes 30 Under 30, class of 2018", which acknowledges the inspiring work of young entrepreneurs and game changers today. Micah is so honored to not only have been considered, but chosen to stand along side such an extraordinary group of individuals making a difference in our world today.
Additionally, Micah was featured individual in Variety's 2017 Youth Impact Report.
Micah was honored to have received a 2017 Teen Choice Nomination, for Choice Comedy TV Actor, for his work on Speechless.
Micah, along with Scott Silveri, 20th Century Fox Television, ABC and the cast of Speechless, recently received the 2017 Catalyst Award for "Television Show of the Year".
Micah, along with the cast & networks and executive team of Speechless received the 2017 Television Critics Association "Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming" Award.
Micah and the "Speechless" cast and creative team were selected as the 2016 recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Disability Awareness Award, which honors those who have made a significant contribution in raising the visibility and awareness of disability issues in the broadcast, sound recording, and entertainment industries.
Micah, along with the cast & networks and executive team of Speechless recently received the 2017 Annie Glenn Award from ASHA. This award is named after Annie Glenn, the wife of late Senator & astronaut, John Glenn, known nationwide for her advocacy for people with communication disorders. This award recognizes efforts to broaden awareness of communication issues and those who exemplify Annie Glenn's efforts to speak out about stuttering - a disorder she overcame as an adult - and other communication disorders.
Micah also honored to receive the 2016 Include NYC Inclusion Award for helping bring love, equity, and access to young people with disabilities in New York City.
Micah made his television debut on an episode of " Blue's Clues" when he was nine and later appeared on several episodes of " Sesame Street ." At 15, Micah made his feature film debut, as "Barry" in Jason Reitman's 2013 movie, " Labor Day," opposite Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin.
In real life, Micah lives every day conquering the challenges brought on by cerebral palsy and uses both a walker and a wheelchair, the latter for longer distances. Unlike his character, Micah can speak and uses his voice to be a constant advocate for others with disabilities; he is a proud ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Fowler hopes viewers will get to know JJ as a very typical person, to the point that they don't even see JJ's disability, but see his personality, potential and the person he is. Micah recognizes the huge responsibility of representing the special needs community and hopes to make them proud!
Micah is an avid movie fan and especially enjoys the Marvel and D.C. Comics Franchises. In addition, he is a resident expert in all things " Star Wars." When not playing video games with his friends, he also plays on the Woodbridge Warriors, a sled hockey team with a very competitive group of special needs players.
Micah divides his time between Los Angeles and the East Coast. He has one sister, Kelsey Fowler who is also an actress and his inspiration for getting started in the business. She along with his parents, David and Tammy Fowler, are extremely supportive of Micah's endeavors.
You can follow Micah on twitter and instagram: micahdfowler- Canadian performer, Filip Geljo, was introduced to acting naturally: born and raised in Toronto, to the celebrated European actor, Jasmin Geljo. Filip's father emigrated to Canada as a refugee from the war in the former Yugoslavia. Known for his iconic role of Mima Sis, in the long-running series AUDICIJA, Jasmin passed along his performing talent to Filip, whose interest in acting began at a very early age. Filip's first taste of performing publicly was back in first grade when he was asked to play the role of Michael Jackson...he already had the moves, but it was great to finally share his talent on the stage. Filip's TV & Film career began when he did his first short film with his father and quickly escalated into the Series Lead role of Agent Otto - in season one of the acclaimed PBS/TVO production of ODD SQUAD. His beloved character, which returned as a supporting role in ODD SQUAD - THE MOVIE, has garnered Filip the adoration of international fans. Filip still finds time to personally reply to Agent Otto Fan Mail and understands the value of treating his fans with respect and kindness. He has since expanded his work as a supporting cast member in the Canadian Screen Award nominated feature film, THE WAITING ROOM - with screenings and award nominations at TIFF, as well as the Locarno and Torino Film Festivals. Filip's appearances on TV additionally include roles on ANNEDROIDS, and KIM'S CONVENIENCE, as well as the short film SHAZAD. Filip is most excited to be featured in another very special ensemble cast (directed by James Cameron): playing the role of Ao'Nung of the Metkayina Clan in the next two AVATAR SEQUELS. Although Filip remains modest, he is in contention for various series regular TV roles, including Voice for animation which has sparked his interest in getting more seriously into voice work. An active street basketball player, he has a newfound interest in perfecting his 'dunk' and plans to work one-on-one with the famed Dunker, Jordan Kilganon. He compliments his natural athletic abilities with more artistic endeavors; exploring photography and video production as well as challenging himself to pick up the guitar. Filip is inspired by journalism and travel, as well as the music and fashion industries. He is ready to tackle any new, exciting challenges that come his way.
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Bryce Gheisar is an American actor, best known for his leading roles as young Ethan in A Dog's Purpose and Julian in Wonder. Gheisar currently portrays Elliot Combs in The Astronauts.
Bryce Gheisar was born on December 30, 2004, in Plano, Texas, into a family of three, made up of his parents, Todd and Nicole Gheisar, and his older brother, Blake Gheisar. Bryce was a rising star in competitive gymnastics before he first discovered his love for acting. He currently resides in Plano, Texas, but has filmed around North America.
Gheisar started his acting career aged eight. He landed his first role in 2015, in the short film The Bus Stop as Elijah Gutnick. After he was enrolled in Cathryn Sullivan's school for Acting, he made his first theatrical appearance playing the leading role of young Ethan, in the acclaimed 2017 film, A Dog's Purpose. That same year, he gained that much more widespread recognition when portraying one of the lead roles, Julian, in the Oscar-nominated film, Wonder, working alongside Jacob Tremblay, Millie Davis and Julia Roberts. Bryce currently portrays Elliot Combes in the 2020 TV series, The Astronauts, on Nickelodeon.- A rising talent with a knack for both comedy and drama, Kyla Kenedy is quickly becoming one of the most sought after young actresses in the industry.
Kenedy can currently be seen starring opposite Minnie Driver in ABC's Television Critics Association Award-winning sitcom, "Speechless." The show follows a family with a special-needs child as they navigate everyday life. Kenedy plays the family's daughter, 'Dylan.' The show returned for its sophomore season on September 27th.
This year, Kenedy also starred as 'Briana', a patient with Cystic Fibrosis, on NBC's medical drama, "The Night Shift." She will star in multiple roles on the Nickelodeon sketch program, "Mackand Beef."
Kenedy is arguably most recognizable from her breakout role on AMC's international hit, "The Walking Dead," in which she starred as 'Mika' throughout seasons four and five opposite Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus. Throughout her time on the show, she hosted "The Walking Dead" fan interview YouTube series, "Down n' Dirty," in association with Walker Stalker.
Her other television credits include, "Rizzoli & Isles," "CSI," and "The New Normal," for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award in the category of Best Actress in a Guest Starring Role.
On the big screen, Kenedy was last seen in Love Is All You Need? opposite Jeremy Sisto and Briana Evigan, for which she won the Best Actress Audience Award at the 2016 Napa Film Festival. Kenedy began her career at the age of eight in Charleston, South Carolina, booking print and local jobs before moving to Atlanta where she quickly expanded to commercials and films. It was there that she landed a small role in the Farrelly brothers feature film, Three Stooges. Shortly thereafter, Kenedy was cast in her first leading role as the titular character in the award-winning made-for-TV movie "Raising Izzie," for which she won the Grace Award at the 21st Movieguide Awards and a Young Artist Award for Best Actress. Shortly thereafter, Kenedy relocated to Los Angeles and continues to endear audiences and gain critical acclaim for her performances.
In addition to her work on screen, Kenedy is also passionate about giving back through her charitable efforts with Meals on Wheels and The Children's Hospital of Atlanta. She currently lives in Los Angeles, and loves reading, traveling, animals, and all outdoor activities. - Peyton Kennedy was born on 4 January 2004 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Grey's Anatomy (2005), Everything Sucks! (2018) and Borrasca (2020).
- Isaac Kragten was born on 16 May 2002 in Canada. He is an actor, known for Luckiest Girl Alive (2022), Odd Squad (2014) and The War with Grandpa (2020).
- Since he was 2 yrs-old this Vancouver-born young actor has shown exceptional talent, impressing everyone along his career path including award-show juries.
When Sean was only 9 he really showed his skills in the feature film 'Everything and Everyone' by playing a boy caught up in the heartbreaking losses of his mother and later his grandmother (Gabrielle Rose), and left to suffer under the emotional abandonment of his father played by Ryan Robbins ("Apollo 18, Sanctuary").
Now newly 15, Sean Kyer already has a resume that boasts over 22 credits, 3 of which are recurring lead roles in popular TV shows. In the Sci-Fi series 'Continuum' a detective works tirelessly to return to the year 2077 and to her son 'Sam Cameron', played by Sean (2012-2015). In Hallmark Channel's circa 1910 "When Calls The Heart", Sean became a fan-favourite for his role as a coal-miner's son, Albert Bickley aka 'Pockets' (2014-2015). And yet with all of this emotional range Sean's favourite acting genre is comedy, and he plays it phenomenally well. In the PBS Family Comedy 'Odd Squad' Sean performed the role of Agent Oscar (2014-2015), a character that the producers encouraged him to develop using his own innate comedic timing and one which earned him a 2015 Daytime Emmy nomination.
Award nominations are something that Sean has even more of than he has acting credits. Sean has received 10 Young Artist nominations over 5 years (2 of those ensemble nominations) with 2 wins, 2 Young Entertainers Award nominations with 1 win, 9 Joey nominations over 2 years (3 ensemble) with 4 wins, a Daytime Emmy nomination, and this year's Leo nomination for Agent Oscar will be his 5th in 4 consecutive years.
So what does this young man think that he would be if he wasn't acting? Oh something simple, like "maybe a surgeon". - Medium has referred to her as a 'casting gem'. Casting Directors Kris Woznesensky and Kara Eide have called Kyla, "one of the best actresses of her generation in Canada" and Casting Director, Maureen Webb has called Kyla "a 'brilliant performer (who is) well on her way to a strong international career...her work ethic, talent and drive will take her anywhere she wants to go and empower anyone who works with her."
Kyla was born and raised in Vancouver BC and got her first taste for acting when she got involved with Project Limelight at the age of 8. As soon as she went on stage, she realized how much she loved acting. Project Limelight has 'Acting for Film and TV programs' where she was able to act alongside professional actors and learn about the filming process. Her favourite role was playing an edgy version of Goldilocks for a Project Limelight performance where she sang in a Kiss cover band and was a habitual thief with a criminal record for breaking and entering.
She has appeared in shows such as Wayward Pines and Reverie and her biggest role yet has been as Ruby Gillis in the Netflix/CBC show, AnnE, based on the Canadian classic, Anne of Green Gables. - Actress
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Amybeth McNulty is an Irish-Canadian actress. She is known for her starring role as Anne Shirley in the CBC/Netflix drama series Anne with an E (2017-2019), based on the 1908 novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. She was born in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland, the only daughter of an Irish father and a Canadian mother. She also has Scottish heritage. She was home-schooled. She was a member of An Grianán's "Youth Theatre", where she trained in acting and ballet.- Olivia Presti was born on 19 April 2005 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Odd Squad (2014), Odd Squad: The Movie (2016) and Creeped Out (2017).
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Ava Preston ( born June 2, 2004) is a Canadian actor/voice actor. An accomplished young performer even before becoming a teenager, Ava first broke into the business landing the role of Caroline Kennedy in the mini-series, The Kennedys, at the age of six. There has been no stopping her since as this led her to several guest-starring roles in acclaimed series such as Odd Squad, Reign, and in the Netflix series, Grand Army. Garnering stellar reviews for her first leading role in the feature, Ill Take Your Dead, Ava has easily transitioned into leading role territory. She attends a prestigious performing arts high school and in her downtime enjoys travel, outdoor activities and spending time with her family and two Boston terrier pups.- Actor
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Bruce Salomon was born on November 29, 2004 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He started his acting career at the age of 4. He is known for "Odd Squad", "Jingle All The Way 2", "Supernatural", "Psych", among others. He is the middle child of three with an older sister, Dalila Bela, and a younger brother, Raphael Alejandro, both also actors.- Actor
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Atticus Ronald Shaffer was born on June 19, 1998 to Ron and Debbie Shaffer, with whom he resides in Acton, California. Shaffer was discovered by his manager in 2006 and soon landed a guest starring role in the series The Class (2006). That role led him to the role of Brick in the original ABC pilot,The Middle (2007). Several episodes followed, such as My Name Is Earl (2005), Days of Our Lives (1965), Carpoolers (2007), and Out of Jimmy's Head (2007).
Shaffer is perhaps best-known for his bus-stop scene with Will Smith in Hancock (2008), but his other feature-film roles include The Unborn (2009), An American Carol (2008), Leaving Barstow (2008), and Opposite Day (2009).
Among Shaffer's many talents is his unique approach to comedy, displayed in numerous commercials, most notably with AIG. He has also provided many voice-overs in feature films, including Year One (2009), Subject: I Love You (2011), and Frankenweenie (2012).
He is home-schooled, enjoys Yu-Gi-Oh and Lego, and admits that he is a huge nerd. He loves to read Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) books, as well as the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and history books about World War II. He enjoys viewing the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) TV show and also loves to watch History Channel's Pawn Stars (2009), American Pickers (2010), and Storage Wars (2010).
Shaffer has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, type IV, a genetic condition inherited from his mother, who has type I. He says that the disability is just a small part of who he is. He loves being a Boy Scout and especially enjoys going on camping trips and earning Merit badges. His character on The Middle (2009) is three years younger than he is.- Rainey Spurlock is known for A Little Help with Carol Burnett (2018), Deadly Inn (2018) and Castle (2009).
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Jacob Tremblay is a Canadian actor. He made his film debut as Blue in the live action animated film The Smurfs 2 (2013). His breakout performance was in the dark drama Room (2015), for which he received critical acclaim. In 2016, Tremblay played a supporting role in the comedy film Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie (2016), and in 2017, he co-starred with Jaeden Martell, playing brothers, in the drama The Book of Henry (2017), with Naomi Watts as their mother.
He has also starred as children in jeopardy in the horror films Before I Wake (2016), Shut In (2016), and the bigger-budget The Predator (2018), played in the drama Burn Your Maps (2016) with Vera Farmiga, and headlined the blockbuster novel adaptation Wonder (2017), as Auggie Pullman.- Actor
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A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, actor Finn Wolfhard stars as Mike Wheeler in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series Stranger Things (2016). The hit series has received various accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series; two MTV Movie & TV Awards for Show of the Year; an AFI award for TV Program of the Year; and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama Television Series. To date, the world-famous series has received 30 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.
His first role was in the 2013 independent film Aftermath. After appearing in more independent films such as The Resurrection, Wolfhard moved into roles on television shows The 100 (2014) and Supernatural.
In September 2017, Wolfhard moved to the silver screen, playing the lead role of Ritchie Tozier in the film adaptation of the Stephen King acclaimed novel It (2017). Fans of the novel will remember Wolfhard's role as Trashmouth, part of the Losers Club. The film premiered to critical acclaim, breaking opening weekend box office records in its debut and going on to become the highest grossing horror movie ever. Wolfhard, along with his cast, received the Best On-Screen Team award for "IT" at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Wolfhard also starred in Dog Days (2018) alongside Vanessa Hudgens and Nina Dobrev. He can also be heard in the Netflix animated series "Carmen Sandiego," which released its second season in October 2019. Wolfhard reprises his role of Richie Tozier in New Line's blockbuster sequel It Chapter Two (2019).
In May 2019, Wolfhard became the new face of Yves Saint Laurent's Fall/Winter 2019 Campaign. Wolfhard starred as Miles in Amblin's haunted house horror film The Turning (2020) opposite Mackenzie Davis and Brooklynn Prince. Wolfhard will star alongside Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon and McKenna Grace in Sony Pictures' highly anticipated Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), a new chapter in the "Ghostbusters" universe, from director Jason Reitman. Wolfhard stars alongside Oscar winning actress Julianne Moore in the comedy-drama feature When You Finish Saving the World (2022), written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg and produced by Emma Stone. The mother-son story is inspired by Eisenberg's upcoming Audible Original of the same name, which is debuting in 2020. Wolfhard is also set to star as a lead voice over in the upcoming animated series, "NEW-GEN," based on the comic series distributed by Marvel and created by Chris Matonti, J.D. Matonti, and Julia Coppola.
He co-starred in Warner Bros & Amazon Studios' "The Goldfinch," an adaptation of Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize winning & New York Times best-selling novel. Wolfhard played the role of Young Boris alongside an all-star cast including Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson and Jeffrey Wright. Lastly, he voiced the character Pugsley Addams in MGM's The Addams Family (2019) animated film. He can also be heard in Netflix's animated series "Carmen Sandiego," which released its second season in October 2019.
In addition to acting, Wolfhard has a passion for music and formed a garage-rock band called Calpurnia. Calpurnia recorded their debut EP which was released in June 2018. The band's first single "City Boy" debuted at No. 23 on Billboard's Alternative Digital Song Chart and hit No. 1 on Spotify's Global Viral 50 playlist. During the bands three-year run, Calpurnia toured across North America and Europe.
In the Fall of 2019, Wolfhard and drummer Malcolm Craig formed The Aubreys. In March 2020, The Aubreys released their first official EP entitled "Soda & Pie." Wolfhard also used his growing platform to host an event and raise funds for Sweet Relief, an organization that helps musicians in need.