During this year’s Walker’s Rising Stars Foundation Gala at Telluride Film Festival, students from around Colorado had the unique opportunity to perform on stage to compete for various scholarships. The event, presented by Variety, is set to provide the next generation of artists and creatives with financial support and mentorships throughout their growing careers.
“As a recording artist and UCLA theater graduate, I’ve navigated the often-unforgiving landscape of the arts, dealing with so much rejection and moments of self-doubt that tested my resolve,” said Kimberly Cole, a recording artist and first recipient of the inaugural HERO award. “Being part of Walker’s Rising Stars is my heartfelt commitment to giving back, to
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