Find out more about the Middle School, High School, and College team of ambassadors around the United States...
Arts Ambassadors
Holland is a 17-year-old artist and musician. Born and raised in the golden state of California, Holland loves to give back to her community and world.
Kayla is a seventeen year old who is entering into her senior year in New York City. Kayla is very passionate about art and being active in her community. Ever since she heard 13 Wishes mission she knew that it was something she would love to get on board with, and be a part of.
"I've always wanted to leave a mark on the world...be it big, or small." Tiarra is a hard worker and has a positivity in all that she sets out to accomplish! She has always wanted to make a change and loves the arts. She wants to make a difference close to home, by something that could have very well affected herself. "No one deserves not to have a complete, well rounded, creative, and fun education. By providing someone with this option is success in itself."
I live a quick train ride from NYC where I love taking classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology every weekend. I am lucky to be part of a humanites based program at school where my strengths can truly shine. I am excited to embark on my journey as a 13 wishes ambassador so that others can find an outlet through the arts, like I have, through writing, fashion and photography.
Director of Social Media and Communications. Joey is a passionate young actress, journalist, and philanthropist. She has won a BroadwayWorld.com Award for her work in the theatre, volunteers actively with the Miracle Project, and has co-hosted on "Nick News" with Linda Ellerbee. She is so excited to be head of communications and social media! "I believe that 13 Wishes has incredible potential, because it allows talented teens to work with and inspire young children through the arts!"
Megan lives in New Jersey. She is very creative, loves fashion, dancing and drawing. She also enjoys playing volleyball on the beach with her friends. She has a passion for reaching out to others, and wants to inspire more creativity in the coming generation! Megan also is also a social butterfly, she loves hanging out with her friends, and loves being around kids and other people!
Dylan is 14 years old and lives in NYC! She loves to do charity work, cook, ride her horse, and she loves art! "I am a part of 13 Wishes because I know how important the outlet of art is to kids growing up. Growing up going to some schools that didn't have an art program, has made me venture out to fulfill my artistic needs!"
Music Ambassadors
Major Curda is an actor, singer, and dancer. Broadway debut at age 9 in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Appeared in numerous productions including performing with the Rockettes in Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular, Annie Get Your Gun with Patti LuPone, Falsettos in LA, and The King and I for Dallas Summer Musicals. TV credits include: The Thundermans, Playing House, Melissa & Joey, and upcoming film The Sound of Magic. He can soon be seen as the host of the new game show, What Parents Don’t Know.
Piper Curda, actress & singer-songwriter known for her role as Jasmine on Disney Channel’s I Didn’t Do It and recurring role as Kennedy on Disney Channel’s Ant Farm. Credits include appearances in Law & Order: SVU, Rizzolli & Isles, Teen Beach 2, Liv & Maddie & Body of Proof. Piper plays the guitar and drums. She’s currently at work writing and recording for her solo album. She volunteers at Zoe Church in LA & plans to pursue a degree in communications & Christian education at college this fall.
Glory Curda is an actress, singer, & dancer with recurring roles on Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street & Game Shakers. Credits include: Law & Order: SVU, Sam & Cat, and The Messengers. She toured in Disney’s The Jungle Book Musical, originating roles in productions of Ella Minnow Pea in NYC and The Real Love at Pasadena Civic. Glory plays the ukulele & piano, loves both singing & dancing. She’s an avid reader & chef & enjoys crafting projects & tae kwon do.
Saylor Curda is an actress, singer, and dancer with recent appearances in Criminal Minds and The Thundermans as well as recurring roles on I Didn't Do It and Rule the Mix. Saylor is a drummer and singer. She currently voices the character of Bloom in Disney Jr.’s Palace Pets and the associated apps. She enjoys cooking, writing lyrics, and tae kwon do.
Riley Curda is a singer-songwriter & actress currently pursuing a triple major in arts therapy, child psychology, & early childhood education. Credits include: Jane By Design, Marvin Marvin and Rainbow Boy. She collaborates with her siblings, writing & arranging original songs, also pursuing solo projects. Riley plays the ukulele & piano, & is currently working on writing and recording songs for her first album and collaborating with a music and movement program for infants and young children.
MacKenzi Heyman is a singer/songwriter/actress who began her career when her family moved to Los Angeles from Texas for her to pursue her dreams. She has performed in a myriad of venues including the legendary House of Blues in LA and she is a resident performer at The Republic of Pie in North Hollywood. MacKenzi will also appear in Gamers Guide to Pretty Much Everything that began airing on Disney XD July 22, 2015. MacKenzi will be releasing her first EP very soon, produced by Paul Fox and Trav
Will Meyers is an actor and musician from Moodus, CT. He moved to California in August of 2013 to pursue his career in the entertainment industry.
Gianna LePera is an actress & singer best known for her film work in Vamperifica & Play House. Credits include: Law and Order SVU, Modern Family, Trophy Wife & About a Boy. Gianna performed as Susan in Miracle on 34th Street in NYC. Her performance earned her critical acclaim including this review from the NY Times: "Gianna LePera, the 10-year-old who plays Susan, is equally beguiling, displaying a delicate somberness similar to the haunting performance the young Natalie Wood gave in the film.”
Izzy Palmieri is an 18 year old film, TV, & voice-over artist. She has worked on shows on the Disney Channel including Good Luck Charlie & Jessie, also appearing in shows on ABC & CBS. Most recent work: independent film Little Miss Perfect (dir.Marlee Roberts). It premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Izzy is excited to support 13 Wishes in such a wonderfully crafted showcase with this talented group of performers. Represented by Innovative Artists & Levity Entertainment Group.
13 year old Olivia Rodrigo loves to sing and act. She will be appearing in the new Disney Channel series Bizaardvark.
Hayden Signoretti lives by the sea and you can see its reflection anytime you look into his big blue eyes. He can frequently be found standing along the shore casting a line or jumping into the waves with a boogie board at his side. Hayden started acting following in the footsteps of his sister Indigo, at 'The Rockaway Theatre Company'. He was given the lifetime opportunity to appear on Broadway shows including Disney's Mary Poppins as Michael Banks, Finding Neverland, and Richard III.
Smolsky is a 17 year old singer/songwriter from Santa Clarita, CA. His debut EP, Songs from my Bedroom, will be released soon. Follow him online @SmolskyMusic!
Madison Hu is a 13 year old actress who is known for her work on the Disney Channel, Best Friends Whenever and upcoming show Bizaardvark.
MNR Dance Factory is Los Angeles' Premiere Dance Studio for Kids-Teens. Located in the Brentwood area of West Los Angeles MNR Dance Factory instructs children of all ages as well as adults by offering a wide range of dance classes including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater, aerial fabric, and aerial arts.
Focus is an upcoming band featuring 5 high school students: Sean Temple, Zachary Sternberg, Betsey Lee, Django Marsh, and Maya Jade Frank. Focus is honored and excited to be able to be a part of the first ever 13 Wishes Cabaret.