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Biographies

Frantz is a lyricist and poet with extensive experience in arts education and workshop and program development. He served as head counselor for Project 2050's Summer Retreats. He has been working with youth for over ten years and practicing his art as an MC and poet with The Peace Poets. Frantz studies writing at The New School University in New York City. He aspires to create proper opportunities for youth in the arts while practicing his arts as a skilled wordsmith.

Tommy Shepherd a.k.a. Emcee Soulati is a veteran of the Bay Area creative scene and a core member of the hip-hop music and theater collective Felonious. Shepherd collaborated with Marc Bamuthi Joseph in the break/s and Scourge.