YEPP marks fourthanniversary with 'ALIVE'

Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP) celebrated its 4th anniversary, “4th YEPPiversary: ALIVE,” on April 9 at 835 W. Addison Ave. The night’s celebration included performances from past ensemble members and the guest artist, house/dance music recording artist RaShaan Houston.

Also, new ensemble members were introduced. La Tony emceed the event.

The program, “Proposal for Life,” was created through the Broadway Youth Center (by Bonsai Bermudez, founder and executive artistic director of YEPP) to develop performances from which to draw upon the life experiences of street-based LGBTQ youth. Besides creating powerful works, the YEPP team also provides support regarding housing, employment, education, clothing, physical health, legal services and other basic needs. The goal for the ensemble members is that they are actively engaged in their lives and have access to safe housing by the end of each cycle.

To learn more and to support YEPP, visit www.wesayyepp.com.