Meet the Performers

Your experience will not only be authentic with meticulously designed costumes, but with attention to details of the performers. AWYHM Performers truly become the character to provide you with a totally believable performance. We work with talented people who take this roll seriously, while having fun with the kids at the same time!

Alexis

Alexis is a performer based in Visalia, CA and a Theatre Arts Major at College of the Sequoias. She is also a former cast member at Walt Disney World and has plenty of experience working with children, having previously taught theatre afterschool to elementary grade students. Her favorite princesses are Snow White, Rapunzel, and Merida. Having been a performer as long as she can remember, she loves to sing, act, and entertain. Alexis can’t wait to bring a bit of magic to your special event and put a smile on others’ faces!

Annabelle F

Annabelle is an Art and Design Major at Cal Poly who enjoys working as a photographer for Mustang News and local bands. When she isn’t at College she enjoys nothing more than spending time with her two beloved pet cows Jolene and Lilly! She first fell in love with working with children while being a volunteer outdoor education cabin leader. She admires princess Anna for her close relationship with her sister as Annabelle’s friendship with her older brother means everything to her.

Arden (New)

Arden is currently in her third year attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she is majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Theatre Arts. When she is not singing, dancing, or acting, she is playing the piano or guitar. Just like Princess Belle, she enjoys reading in her free time! Involved in more than 5 organizations on campus, Arden enjoys spending her time in leadership positions, volunteering, and expanding her education. Growing up, she dreamed of one day becoming as brave as Mulan, funny as Moana, and creative as Rapunzel, and now she has the opportunity to truly embrace her true princess.

Ashley J

Ashley is a daycare teacher and esthetician graduate. She has been working in child care for 10 years now and absolutely adores kids, including her own. She was the mascot of her high school and spent five years in drama class, showcasing her love for performance. Ashley has recently gotten into photography as well with three years of experience, capturing special moments with her keen eye for detail. Her entire family are huge Disney fans, loving all things Disney and visiting Disneyland as often as possible. She has always wanted to be a character performer there! Ashley is also very into fitness, especially Muay Thai. She loves to keep herself busy doing many activities. When she’s not being a busy bee, she enjoys quality time with her husband and daughter, binge-watching Netflix shows while drinking lots of coffee! Ashley is usually soft-spoken when you first meet her, but through work and school she has learned to come out of her shell more and looks forward to continuing to spread happiness and magic through her performances and make children smile!

Brandon

Born and raised in the Central Valley, Brandon is a California native and a lover of all things Disney, Star Wars, and Super Heroes! Brandon has been a performer for as long as he can remember, from band concerts in the 3rd grade, to karaoke night every other Wednesday! He's never afraid to be too goofy, too bubbly, or too fun; and there's nothing that kids love more than enthusiasm. Brandon's wish is to make every celebration an amazing one for not only the children, but the families and his fellow performers too!

Carlei

As a passionate performer, Carlei strives to nurture her gift through diverse performance opportunities. She is a graduate from Liberty University Online with a B.S. in Commercial Music. Her love for children’s entertainment stems from her family’s educational YouTube channel, “Sign Post Kids”. She enjoys entertainment and strives to bring light and love to others through performance. She is constantly finding new ways to grow and use her skills in, dance, voice, acting and entertainment! Bringing characters to life for A Wish Your Heart Makes is an exciting new endeavor for her! Carlei looks forward to sharing smiles and joy with all the children she encounters!

Catia (New)

Catia is currently a student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, studying Theater Arts and Dance. Originally from Santa Monica, California, she grew up dancing and developed a love for performing at a young age. Catia was a pre-professional ballet dancer before attending college, most recently training with San Francisco Ballet School and Los Angeles Ballet. With a strong background in dance, theater, and performance, Catia loves bringing characters to life through creativity, storytelling, and play. She enjoys teaching and working with children, and is passionate about helping each child feel included, celebrated, and part of the magic. Her energy, imagination, and love of performing make her excited to create memorable party experiences for every family.

Dahlia (New)

Dahlia is in her second year of college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she is studying political science. She has done plays and performances as early as kindergarten, and has extensive training in many forms of dance repertoire, her favorite being ballet. She enjoys singing, whether that be in musicals or with friends, and is a talented artist, focusing in mediums of charcoal and acrylic as well as mixed media. She grew up watching Disney on her grandmother's VHS, twirling around the living room in various princess dresses, and of course, visiting Disneyland, where her favorite characters were always there to greet her. She can't wait to step into those roles, again putting on the costumes of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Elsa, and Belle, to create a magical experience for kids who were just like she was!

Daphne

Daphne is thrilled to bring a little sparkle and magic to A Wish Your Heart Makes! She is a junior at Fresno State University, double majoring in Communication and Theatre Arts–Education. With years of experience performing on stage and dancing as a member (and captain!) of the Fresno State Dance Team, she also loves choreographing musicals and directing youth productions. Daphne’s greatest joy is bringing characters to life and bringing a smile to every child’s face and she cannot wait to meet you!

Deysi

Deysi is deeply passionate about working with children and making each one feel truly special and included. With her extensive experience as a bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional, she understands how to connect with kids of all abilities and backgrounds in a warm, patient, and caring way. Deysi's gentle approach and genuine love for fostering joy and confidence help children feel safe, valued, and excited. Parents can trust that when Deysi is part of their child's celebration, she will create a magical, memorable experience filled with kindness and fun; making every child feel like the hero or princess of their own story.

Ella R (New)

Ella is a performer who has been around local theaters in Tulare County! Ella loves being outdoors, either in the mountains or swimming in the ocean somewhere! She currently also works for TCOE OnStage, teaching kids singing, dancing, and acting! She is incredibly driven, very passionate about performing and entertainment, and is an extremely fast learner who is always ready and willing to learn more! In her free time, and when not onstage, Ella loves learning new songs to sing, reading books, and spending time with her friends and family! Her favorite princesses are Cinderella, Merida, Ariel, and Belle! Ella is so honored and excited to be able to make your special day a magical memory you will remember forever!

Ellie

Ellie is a student at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California. She is a big nature-lover and adores animals, so she is majoring in biology and hoping to transfer to a university in the next few years. In the future, Ellie wants to work as a marine veterinarian, or a sustainable landscaper and architect. Ellie is artistic, energetic, and hard-working. Having grown up doing theater shows --- playing multiple lead roles such as Princess Fiona in Shrek The Musical --- Ellie loves acting, singing, and dancing. Ellie looked up to Disney princesses when she was a little girl and would like to bring that magic to life for other kids.

Emy

Emy grew up in the spotlight as a member of her family’s educational YouTube channel, “Sign Post Kids”. She has spent the past nine years teaching, entertaining, and inspiring children alongside her wonderful siblings. It wasn’t until three years ago that she discovered her passion for live theater. Since then, she has been developing her skills at The Studio of Performing Arts. Emy leaps at any opportunity to perform! Whether she is in front of the camera, on stage, or wearing a princess gown, her goal remains the same: to spread joy, spark wonder, inspire creativity, and leave little sparkle wherever she goes!

Fernanda (New)

Hi! My name is Fernanda, and I’m a college student at Reedley College in California. I have always loved princesses, performing, and bringing fictional characters to life. Outside of performing and school, I love singing, learning languages and about different cultures, photography, collecting little souvenirs from places I visit, and of course, anything related to cosplay and characters. I also love sharing my Mexican culture and speaking Spanish. After college, my goal is to become a Spanish teacher. I hope to inspire children through language, culture, and creativity. Being a princess performer combines so many things I love, working with children, performing, storytelling, costumes, and making people feel like they have stepped into a magical world. For me, being a princess is more than just wearing a beautiful dress. It is about creating the kind of magical memories that I had as a child with my own mom and hopefully giving another child a memory they will remember for years to come. ✨👑

Jackeline

As a little girl, Jackeline always wanted to be a Disney princess! Her parents would always make sure she had the most magical dresses when she was little and she would happily act out her favorite princess scenes. Getting the opportunity to become good friends with Princess Jasmine and Snow White brought back so many wonderful memories from her childhood! Its a perfect reminder to her of how much she loves bringing characters to life and making people, especially little princesses and princes, happy! Jackeline loves to babysit, and volunteering at church and in classrooms, she’s even studying child psychology so she’s able to understand and bring happiness to little ones going through hard times. If everyone believed in happiness and magic like children do, the world would be a better place!

Jenna

Jenna is a senior at Reedley Middle College High School who has always loved the magic of Disney. Growing up, she dreamed of becoming a princess, and now she is excited to help bring that same joy and wonder to children through A Wish Your Heart Makes Parties. When she isn't performing, Jenna enjoys singing, baking, and spending time with her family. She is so excited to be part of the A Wish Your Heart Makes Parties and looks forward to creating magical memories at every event.

John

John is currently a Cal Poly student majoring in Theatre Arts and is so excited to be a part of this group! He’s been into theatre for years, ever since his first musical back in elementary school. Ever since then he’s been hooked, and has let this guide him to perform on stage as much as possible throughout his school years, both in and out of it. He has a love for stories and the characters within them that has never ceased, and more than once got in trouble for reading in class (he still has trouble with that sometimes, but don’t tell his teachers… they know). He loves all things Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Disney, DnD, MTG, and more. A self proclaimed nerd and proud of it, he looks forward to making sure that everyone has an absolutely magical time whenever possible, and is happy to be working to brighten the day of every last individual he meets here!

Jordan H

Jordan, a gifted singer, dancer, choreographer, and actor, captivates audiences with his vibrant performances and heartfelt expressions. His passion for the arts drives him to hone his craft and appreciate the transformative power of performance. Beyond the spotlight, Jordan’s enthusiasm extends to Star Wars and Marvel, inspiring him with their epic sagas, heroic tales, and themes of resilience and hope! Jordan’s mission is to spread joy and help children smile worldwide through performances, community events, and personal interactions, creating lasting memories and inspiring hope! In essence, Jordan embodies positivity, creativity, and the profound impact one person can have on others.

Josephine

Josephine is currently an acting student at the Pacific Conservatory Theatre, located in Santa Maria. She has a passion for the arts and would love to perform on a Broadway stage someday. She has been singing, dancing, and acting since she was six years old and has been dreaming of being a princess for even longer. Much like a princess, Josephine loves animals. She has five dogs that she cares about very much, and she stops to pet every critter she meets. Josephine also has a strong interest in fashion and loves to design and style various whimsical outfits to try out. Her parents are both teachers and have instilled her with a love for education and working with little kids. She believes that keeping children’s imagination and sense of play alive is one of the most important things, and is honored to take part in a company that does just that.

Katie H

Katie is a young performer who is thrilled for the opportunity to work with A Wish Your Heart Makes! She is an enthusiast for the Arts and loves to perform. Katie brings joy and laughter to every room she enters. Her love for children’s entertainment stems from her experience as an actress on her family’s YouTube channel, “Sign Post Kids.” Katie’s performance skills in singing, dancing and acting, allow her to shine onstage and off! She enjoys interacting with children of all ages. Katie is excited to bring joy to kids and her own unique sparkle to each character she portrays!

Kira

Kira is a junior in college and is studying business and marketing management. She’s been a dancer since she was three! She’s also been involved in competitive Taekwondo since she was five! She models for a boutique in the Central Valley and loves spending time with her family and friends, playing tennis and, of course, loves everything Disney! Kira’s done a little bit of everything, but, as a certain Pooh Bear once said, “Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.” Kira has been a princess performer for six years and loves bringing a sparkle of magic and joy into little princes and princesses lives! A good friend of Kira’s happens to be the magical Queen Elsa!

Lauren

Lauren has been an avid musician her whole life, and spends much of her time working with animals. A true Princess has that special touch with her furry friends, naturally! Her heartfelt passions include the piano, writing, snuggling with dogs and cats, drawing, and hanging out with the other Disney Princesses—particularly that charming Rapunzel! Lauren’s childhood is strongly rooted in all things Disney, and she has drawn many irreplaceable lessons from those sweet stories that she wants to share with the other little princes and princesses. To her, kindness and individuality are some of the most important attributes to have! As dear Snow White once put it, “When the raindrops come tumbling, remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.

Maddie B

Maddie is a student at Fresno City College, studying music education. She has always had a passion for music and working with kids, so becoming a choir teacher was always her dream. She has been a gymnastics coach for over 2 years and loves being in a space where she can see kids grow and shine. She has always loved performing and has been in multiple shows, including Guys and Dolls, the Addams Family, and Big Fish. She can’t wait to make the dreams of kids come true as a performer with A Wish Your Heart Makes!!

Matt

Matt has been a performer as long as he can remember, from starring in musicals to leading songs in church. He plans to continue his love for music by majoring in it during his time in college. If he isn't on stage, you can probably find Matt with friends and family, eating food, or playing volleyball. It brings him utmost joy to see the effect he can make on the world through his talents, and he is very excited to be able to use those talents to give as many children a magical experience as possible with A Wish Your Heart Makes!!

Matthew

Matthew is a performer defined by a genuine, lifelong passion for heroism; a passion that began in childhood and fuels his work today. This deep-seated love for character and story translates into an authentic, heartfelt connection with every child he meets. His gentle, patient nature creates a safe space for wonder, while his professional dedication ensures each event is handled with reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating core memories. He doesn't just play a part; he embodies the spirit of the hero, striving to make children believe, if only for a moment, in the real magic of courage and kindness.