MORGEN HARE

Morgen Hare is a Chicago-based Entrepreneur, Career Vocalist, Emcee, DJ, and Bandleader. Her work blends live performance with versatility, artistry, and a commanding stage presence. With 17+ years of experience, Morgen has performed at venues from Chicago's House of Blues to iconic fests such as Summerfest in Milwaukee, as well as corporate events, galas, fundraisers, weddings, and private celebrations. Through her company, ChiVibe Inc., as DJ Luna Rize, she delivers high-impact, hybrid performances that combine live vocals and instruments with dynamic DJ-led sets, creating a rich, adaptable sound for any event. She is also the bandleader of the highly acclaimed band Entourage with Arlen Music Productions and a member of MPI Chicago, bringing professionalism and artistry to every performance. Offstage, she is a commissioned artist and accomplished commercial studio vocalist, lending her voice to national campaigns for brands such as McDonald's, Big Lots, and Daisy Sour Cream. Morgen is a one-of-a-kind show-stopping performer guaranteed to spark passion and joy in all who watch her in her element. You can find out more at MorgenBriana.com or connect on Instagram/Facebook: @morgen.briana.hare

ERIN PARKER

Erin Parker is a Chicago-based actor, voice artist, and singer. A native of Southern Illinois & a graduate of the University of Evansville in Indiana, Erin received a degree in Theatre with Associated Studies in Music & Art. Erin spent over 2 years in Abingdon, Virginia in the resident acting company of the historic Barter Theatre. She has lived & worked in NYC & regional theatres throughout the US and is a member of Actor's Equity. She is a founding member of the award-winning cabaret/comedy group, MAS Nashville. Erin has toured with Martina McBride's Joy of Christmas, the 1st National Tour of Ring of Fire, and performs regularly in Chicago with The Blue Water Kings. www.erin-parker.com

AVERY RAUSCH

Avery Rausch is an NYC-based artist with Neurofibromatosis Type 2. He is excited to return to the NF Hope Concert! Recent performance credits include SMUTA (Refuge NYC) and The Tenderloin (The New Victory Theater and John Jay College). He teaches high school theatre and serves as the assistant director with Creative Arts Team's Junior Youth Theater. BFA Point Park, MA Applied Theatre CUNY SPS. Much love to the NF community, especially his mom.

CONCETTA RUSSO

Concetta Russo (she/her) is honored to join this evening's lineup in support of such a meaningful cause. A Boston native now based in Chicago, Concetta has spent the past six years building a vibrant career both onstage and in the classroom. She earned her MFA in Acting from Northwestern University and has been fortunate to work as an actor, teaching artist, and vocalist across the United States and Europe. In addition to her artistic work, Concetta serves as a paraprofessional with Chicago Public Schools, where she is a dedicated advocate for accessibility and equity for students with diverse needs. Her recent Chicagoland performance credits include Godspell with Music Theater Works, Billy Elliot at Paramount Theatre, and Damn Yankees at Marriott Theatre. Find her on Instagram @Cprusso89

DANIEL TATAR

Daniel Tatar is currently captivating audiences The Studio alongside Seth Rogen and in I Think You Should Leave on Netflix, alongside Tim Robinson and Jason Schwartzman. His TV credits include notable appearances in This is Us, Grey's Anatomy, CSI:NY, 90210, and Real Time with Bill Maher. He has appeared in commercials for Safeway, Budweiser, U.S. Cellular, and the U.S. Military. Additionally, his voice can be heard in radio spots for American Idol, The Game Show Network, Volkswagen, Ace Hardware, and as Chomp the Beaver in Leapfrog's "Scout and Friends" video series. Notably, Daniel co-created and produced The Company Men, an innovative mashup group that has toured worldwide. On stage, he originated the role of Denny in "Life Could Be A Dream," receiving multiple awards, as well as originating the role of Man 1 in the Chicago and San Francisco productions of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change." Other credits include "The Ballad of Little Jo" (Steppenwolf Theatre), "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Drury Lane Oakbrook), "Miss Saigon" (Marriott Lincolnshire), "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "Into the Woods," "Ray Charles Live," and "The Last Five Years." For further information, visit www.danieltatar.com.

JESS VANN

Jess Vann is a Chicago-based actor, vocalist, speaker, entrepreneur, and podcast host of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans w/ Jess Vann. She is the Founder of Creative Spaces Consulting w/ Jess Vann, where she designs and facilitates theatre-arts and play-based leadership workshops to enhance leadership quality, strengthen organizations, and elevate program quality for both emerging and veteran leaders. Featured on the Black Educators Matter podcast and in the National After School Association's After School Today magazine, Jess is also a proud member of The Chicago Inclusion Project and is recognized for her work building community on and off the stage. Theatre credits include House The Musical (Margaret), Kentucky (Amy, The Gift Theatre), 1776 (Roger Sherman), Billy Elliot (US Mrs. Wilkinson, Ensemble, Porchlight), Homos, or Everyone in America (Laila, Pride Films and Plays), and Story of A Story (The Untold Story) (Beulah/Tania, Underscore Theatre Company).

JEFF LEIBOW

In 2009, Melody and Jeff Leibow welcomed their daughter, Emma into the world. Just a few months later, they heard a word that would change the trajectory of their lives. Less than a year after Emma was officially diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis, the Leibows decided to make a difference for Emma and the tens of thousands living with NF, founding the NF Hope Concert in Las Vegas in 2011. They have now produced 18 concerts in New York City, Chicago and Las Vegas working with celebrities like Gillian Anderson, Lea Salonga, All-4-One, Debbie Gibson, Betty Buckley, Erich Bergen, Jessy Schram and more all while raising more $2 million for NF research and advocacy. Follow the NF Hope Concerts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and on nfhope.org.