Chicago NF Hope Concert Meet the Cast

 


MORGEN HARE

Morgen Hare

Hailing from Minnesota, Morgen followed the music and her heart and chose to make Chicago her home! As an alumnus of Columbia College Chicago with a vocal performance major, she has over 25 years of experience mastering the art of music, dance, and performance. As a sought-after and trusted vocalist of Chicago, she has had the honor of sharing the stage alongside artists such as Koko Taylor, Louisiana Red, Buddy Guy, Styx, Everclear, Steve Augeri of Journey, Rusted Root, and Randall Hall of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Whether working as a studio vocalist, recording for TV and radio commercials, or live shows, Morgen can fulfill any performance need. She works as a commercial session vocalist and is the bandleader and lead singer of Spoken Four, the internationally traveled, award-winning cover band. She is also the proud owner of ChiVibe Inc.(pronounced SHY-vibe), which offers marketing consulting, coaching, and more. To say this woman is driven is an understatement. Morgen is a one-of-a-kind show-stopping performer guaranteed to spark passion and joy in all who watch her in her element. The stage is where her heart is, and the audience is who she chooses to share it with.

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RADIUS

Radius

Radius is an all-male identifying vocal ensemble, hailing from different corners of the country. Radius was formed in the midst of the global pandemic with the intention of creating top-tier virtual content and bringing some light to the world during the lockdown period. After working on virtual projects for several months, the group started to hit their stride and was fortunate enough to spend a week together in Chicago that summer, where their debut EP, Silver Lining, was created. From that point on, it was apparent that Radius was more than just a quarantine passion project: it was a group of talented, passionate, and hardworking friends who wanted to take their artistry to the next level.


LORENZO RUSH, JR.

Lorenzo Rush, Jr.

Lorenzo is beyond grateful and excited to be a part of this amazing concert! As an accomplished stage, film, and voice actor, Lorenzo is humbled to be celebrating this wonderful cause. Lorenzo has graced many of Chicago's top stages such as Marriott Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Court Theater. You may have also seen him in any of NBC's Chicago trilogies: Chicago MD, Chicago PD, and Chicago Fire. Everything he does is to make his little girl proud.


DANIEL TATAR

Daniel Tatar

Daniel Tatar is currently captivating audiences in the third season of 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.


JEFF LEIBOW

Jeff Leibow, co-founder NF Hope Concerts

Jeff has performed professionally on stage and screen for more than 30 years. His film credits include Academy Award winner Sebastian Lelio's GLORIA BELL and THE OTHER GUYS. Over the years, he has also performed live on some of the country's biggest TV shows including America's Got Talent, The Daytime Emmy Awards, The Regis and Kelly Show, The ESPY Awards and more. In 2008, Jeff landed a starring role in the Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS as a member of the original Las Vegas cast. His numerous stage credits also include the world premieres of the Tony Award-winning MEMPHIS and Tony Award-nominated BANDSTAND, THE LAST 5 YEARS, MISS SAIGON, AIDA, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFÉ and many more. In 2009, his daughter, Emma, became his top priority as did raising awareness for Neurofibromatosis (NF), the genetic disorder she was born with. Soon after Emma's diagnosis, he and his wife, Melody, founded the NF HOPE CONCERTS to raise funds and awareness for the cause. In 2014, after more than 7 years and 2,700 performances in JERSEY BOYS, he stepped down to dedicate more of his time to the cause that means so much to him and his family. He has 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 than $1.5 million for NF research and advocacy. Jeff is now starting a new musical venture with his band The FOURMERS in Las Vegas and across the country. Follow Jeff and the NF Hope Concerts on social @jeffleibow & @nfhopeconcert.