Ryan Cassata Concert at The Woodlands

4211 West Goshen Avenue,Visalia CA 93291

28 May, 2022

Description

Ryan Cassata is an American musician, public speaker, writer, filmmaker, and actor. Catch him live on May 28, 2022, presented by The Source! Ryan Cassata is an award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, performer, published writer, LGBTQ+ activist, and motivational speaker. The Source LGBT+ Center, in partnership with Elevate Youth California & StepUp Empower Youth, is ecstatic to present Ryan Cassata live at The Woodlands on May 28, 2022! Join us at 7pm for an accoustic live performance from one of the fastest rising stars in the music & film industry. This event is ALL-ages and LGBTQ+ youth are especially invited to attend! The Source will have transportation available for both the Northeast and Southwest sides of Visalia, CA for youth. Food, a sober bar, and a "chill station" will also be available at the venue. We are looking forward to having you there for this amazing FREE performance! Ryan Cassata has been featured on/in GRAMMY.com, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times, Buzzfeed, AltPress, American Songwriter, and The NY Daily News, Ryan has worked hard to advance his career, beginning at age 13. With over 600 performances nationwide and internationally and seven original and critically-acclaimed musical albums, Ryan is proud to be recognized as the first openly-trans performer at the Vans Warped Tour, in addition to featured performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Green Show, Global Pride and the world’s biggest pride festivals, and SXSW in Austin, Texas. Praised by The Advocate Magazine- Ryan has been praised as a “Transgender singing sensation.” Paper Magazine has also included Ryan on their "50 LGBTQ Musicians You Should Prioritize" list, and LOGO’s New Now Next included Ryan on the “9 Trans Musicians You Need To Get Into” list. Billboard Magazine has referred to Ryan as a “true force in the industry,” honoring him as one of the esteemed "11 Transgender & Non-Binary Musicians You Need to Know." Featured in the award-winning documentary film “Songs for Alexis,” Ryan was the focus of the film which screened at Frameline SF, Raindance in the UK, Toronto Hot Docs, DOC NYC, and many more. Ryan co-starred in the indie film "Collective: Unconscious," which premiered at SXSW, and received praise from Rolling Stone Magazine & The New York Times. Ryan was awarded the "Best Breakout Performance" award by the Victoria Independent Film Festival in 2016. Ryan has also been featured in several musical theatre productions including a workshop production at New York Stage & Film's Powerhouse Theatre at Vassar. Beginning his work important work as an activist at age 13 after joining "The Safe Schools Team," Ryan is most proud of being a trans advocate and public speaker in and around his hometown on Long Island, New York. Ryan is recognized as the youngest keynote speaker at the Philadelphia Trans Heath conference and continues to make appearances and speeches at countless Middle Schools, High Schools, and Universities nationwide. Ryan is deeply passionate about sharing his story and teaching students about the dangers of bullying. Ryan’s mission is to provide valuable informative information to communities to inspire greater inclusivity. Ryan is the first-ever recipient of the Harvey Milk Memorial Award, has been recognized by United States Congress, and has enjoyed many televised appearances on notable news channels such as CNN, The Larry King Live Show, and The Tyra Banks Show.