Stage is set for 'Menifee's Got Talent' show May 31

By Sydney Woodley, Correspondent

The City of Menifee is gearing up for its 11th annual talent show, Menifee’s Got Talent, which will take place Friday at 7 p.m. in the new theater at Liberty High School. The event's appeal grows year after year, with audience attendance and performers’ participation reaching new heights.

Attendees are invited to a night packed with music, dance and entertainment. The non-competitive talent show allows each performer the freedom to shine without the strain of competition. Four judges have thoughtfully selected a diverse lineup of 22 acts, totaling 51 performers from aspiring young artists as young as 11 to seasoned musicians in their 80s.

Among the performers are an Army veteran and father of two, Jason White. He will sing the song “Pure Imagination” from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. White grew up in a household filled with sing-along songs and classical music on the piano. White currently serves as the chairman of the board for the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, is a business owner and a Rotarian.

The show will also feature John Anderson, a widowed senior who will play “Symphony No. 5” by Beethoven on a grand piano.

From the younger generation, 16-year-old songwriter and singer Daniella Moroz will make her second appearance at Menifee’s Got Talent. She will perform “Wondering” by Olivia Rodrigo. Outside of music, she plays high school lacrosse and enjoys reading.

Menifee’s Got Talent serves as a bridge between the performers and the community. It provides a platform for talented individuals to show their skills and it is an opportunity for the public to appreciate their artistic craft.

“The bottom line is that art feeds the soul, and we want the community to feel that and understand the value of art and the artists,” Colleen Ackerman, the organizer of the talent show, said.

Ackerman stated that Menifee’s Got Talent has a long-term goal of building a performance arts center and gallery. The vision reflects the event’s drive to elevate Menifee’s art culture and provide a space where artists can create, perform and inspire.

Ackerman and her team have worked relentlessly to bring the event to life, guaranteeing that Menifee's Got Talent remains a staple in the city’s tradition.

Tickets are sold online and can be purchased in person on the night of the event.