Our Mission
Thriving in the Performing Arts Industry
At "Thrive Beyond Talent" we aim to empower young artists to navigate the pressures and challenges of the entertainment world in a healthy and sustainable way.
Meet The Team
Erin Tardibuono is a talented 17-year-old alumni of the Orange County School of the Arts, where she was a proud member of the Musical Theater Conservatory. Erin’s passion for the performing arts spans 12 years, during which she has honed her craft in acting, singing, and dancing.
Erin earned her AA in Commercial Music from Cerritos College in May 2025. She is passionate about telling characters’ stories and entertaining others—skills she first explored through dance and continues to expand as she pursues her artistic journey.
Lillie Atkins
Children's book author, Tik Tok Contributor, & Student Website Advisor
Samantha Divis
Tik Tok Contributor
Cynthia Allen
Tik Tok Contributor
Alumni of Orange County School of the Arts - Integrated Arts Conservatory - Class of 2025
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Current student at University of California
Santa Cruz - Game Design & Playable Media -
Class of 2029
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Alumni of Orange County School of the Arts - Musical Theatre Conservatory - Class of 2025
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Current student at Rhodes College majoring in Biology on a Pre Med track.
Alumni of Orange County School of the Arts - Musical Theatre Conservatory - Class of 2025
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Current student at Cypress College - General Education w/ concentration in Radiology - Class of 2027
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Yanel Cervantes
Tik Tok Contributor
Alumni of Orange County School of the Arts -
Musical Theatre Conservatory - Class of 2025
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Current student at Chapman University
majoring in Business - Class of 2029
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Malia Chisick
Tik Tok Contributor
Alumni of Orange County School of the Arts -
Musical Theatre Conservatory - Class of 2025
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Current student at New York University
majoring in Musical Theatre - Class of 2029
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Dr. Joan Tardibuono
Girl Scout Leader & Gold Award Administrative Assistant
Education Professor at University of Southern California
Kerrie Atkins
Website Builder
Substitute Teacher​
Marcia Massa
Gold Award Project Advisor
​Retired Nurse Practitioner
Laura Saggers
Consultant
Owner of Laura Jean Music Academy and Director of Squad Harmonix