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Founder, Creative Director, and Editor-In-Chief of The Altar Collective; USC 2016

Within a year, Katie Hogan has created her own literary empire, including, but not limited to, six volumes of short stories and poems. Kris Kidd's "I Can't Feel My Face" was first published through Hogan's Altar Collective, and is now available in Marc Jacob's store in New York.

Her latest publication, Inch Chua's "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" has just hit stores in Singapore. The Altar Collective's first volume of short stories will be read at the Editor-In-Chief's home in Los Angeles on Aug. 30. Stay updated on Altar Collective sales, events and submission deadlines on its website, Facebook and Twitter.

Nate Howard 

Founder, USC Change Movement; USC 2013

"Nate Howard graduated from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism in May 2013, where he studied communication with an emphasis in entertainment. During his time in college, Nate created Movement BE, a multimedia platform amplifying the voices of the millennial generation.

He launched his first project 'BE the Music,' a college television show focusing on music inspiration, interviewing top artists such as J Cole, Nicki Minaj and Ice Cube. With much success, Nate was asked to shoot a pilot for 'The Nate Howard Show,' on mtvU, showcasing top emerging talent."

This biography was originally posted on Nate's professional website. 

Get a feel for Nate's spoken word in the piece "Dreads" included below. 

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In an interview with NBC7 Channel News, Nate noted, 

"It is important that we speak to the root of the problem. We must identify the behavior and oppressive attitude of a system more so than the individual(s). The first step requires active listening, non-defensiveness, and respectful communication, keeping in mind that the goal is to encourage positive change."    

Jackson Burgess Reads at The Altar Collective Vineyard Sessions

Editor-In-Chief, Fractal Magazine; USC 2015

This lover of beat poetry has been published in 30 magazines, was accepted to the incredibly competitive Tin House Summer Writer's Workshop and has even led a Poetry Workshop on Skid Row. Jackson Burgess was also USC's single Greenberg Poetry Fellow from 2013-2014. Poetry Editor Michael Meyerhofer of the Atticus Review noted, "Jackson has a unique way of slicing clean through that psychic numbness that can sometimes cloud our brains after years of reading, the result of being kind of revelatory jolt to the senses...here is a poet we should keep our eyes on."

Read Jackson's latest work at wordriot.org.      

John Rockwell 

Vocals, King Hurrah; USC 2014 

Photo taken by Michael Matchen

You might find yourself listening to John Rockwell's music on repeat. His delightful tunes are eerily reminsicent of Jeff Buckley's album "Grace," with a hint of Ray Lamontagne raspy "Hold you in my Arms." And don't be fooled when you see him perform live, he is not John Mayer. This sweater wearing stud is often mistaken for famous indie chic guitar players, but is really just a shy kid from the Palisades. King Hurrah includes John on Vocals and Marcus Högsta on Bass. 

When asked to describe King Hurrah, John's peers had streams of kind words to contribute. A senior at USC studying Music Composition said,

"If given the choice betwixt King Hurrah, King Krule, and King Henry VIII, I'd probably choose Hurrah."

Another chimed in, 

"John Rockwell sings like he is on fire and is ecstatic about it." 

-USC 2015 

 As a recent graduate from USC, John will continue to pursue his music career with performances at local venues and literary events in Los Angeles. Check out his band, King Hurrah, on Facebook. Listen to more of John's incredible vocals at the King Hurrah soundcloud and bandcamp pages.   

David Mandell 

Producer, "Laugh Along the Way;" USC 2015

The title of his pre-production feature "Laugh Along the Way" couldn't have a better title. David is an avid actor, writer and producer, and will be starring in his own short. To support David's future endeavors, visit the Laugh Along the Way indiegogo campaign here.

His popular online series "101 Ways To Get Rejected" took off last year, resulting in a feature on Funny or Die and Los Angeles Magazine. Watch a clip from the Pilot of "101 Ways to Get Rejected" below. 

Carlson Young 

Actress, "Premature;" USC 2016

Carlson Young was born on October 29th, 1990 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA as Carlson Elizabeth Young. She is an actress, known for "As The Bell Rings" (2007), "True Blood" (2010) and "Premature" (2014). She has also been featured on "The Kroll Show," "The League," "Key & Peele," and more. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she studies Creative Writing part-time at the University of Southern California.

This biography was originally posted on Carlson's IMDB. 

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In an interview with NT Daily's Preston Barta, Carlson revealed, 

"I moved to Los Angeles and I started working pretty consistently right away and then transferred to USC part time. I mean, it’s really awesome because I take two or three classes a semester and able to wholeheartedly enjoy my classes. I’m not a stressed out college student. I take full advantage of my professors and my curriculum, and I love it.”

Carlson plays the girl-next-door character in "Premature," the upcoming indie comedy described as "'Groundhog Day' meets 'American Pie.'" Find out more about her acting career at her official website.

Bronwyn Reed 

Actress, "Law and Order: SVU;" Stanford 2012

Bronwyn Reed is a talented actress and respected student. She attended the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts before heading off to her mother's alma mater to study Drama. At her graduation, she received the Evelyn M. Draper Award for Excellence in Acting Performance. That same month she was awarded the $50,000 Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award for acting, which she used to get her Masters in Acting at the London Academy of Music & Arts Dramatic Art. Watch Bronwyn play the recurring role of Lucy Huston on "Law & Order: SVU" this coming fall. Find out more about her at her official artist's website. Watch the promo for Law and Order SVU: Season 16 below. 

Abdo John Hajj

Producer, "Homage Arts & Productions," USC 2015

Abdo John Hajj is originally from Burbank, CA, and is a co-founder and producer at Homage Arts & Productions. He manages the Narrative Studies at the University of Southern California, while managing the company with his friend and business partner, Sherif Higazy. Sherif is a co-founder and director at Homage Arts & Productions, and was introduced to Abdo through a mutual friend. The duo describes their business as a "boutique production company specializing in music video production & branded content."

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For General Inquiries customers can contact hajj@homagearts.com, while video representation and booking concerns should be directed to Morgan Lane at morgan@larkcontent.com. For any comments regarding Homage marketing strategies please contact Tina Dion, at marketing@homagearts.com. 

Sam Rabichow

Vocals, FGBT Collective; USC 2016             

Sam Rabichow, also known as "Rabichow" is a 20-year-old rapper, originally from San Diego, California. He has also lived in Phoenix, North Carolina, Oakland and Los Angeles, and all of these diverse locations contribute to the rapper's unique sound. Rabichow is a solo artist and member of the hip-hop crew, the FBGT Collective. Members inlcude: Fumbah, Isa-Man, Lord Hanes, Mickey Moe, Phat, Rabichow, TAO, Jonze, Max, and Baer. 

In a phone interview, hip-hop producer King described the FBGT Collective as, 

"What you know to be familiar about with a little bit of a left field twist. It’s very different without comprising the actual art form or genre of hip-hop. They sonically they could be compared to mad-lib as far as rap style and musical tracks.”

King, Awarded Best Producer in LA by Urban Underground Weekly 

Rabichow is the only member of the crew who attends USC, but the crew is based in Los Angeles. Follow the FBGT's upcoming shows and projects at their group facebook, but also make sure to check out Rabichow's SoundCloud here.

Kris Kidd 

Author, "I Can't Feel My Face"

Kris Kidd is a part-time writer and model. He recently began working with Seven Artist Management, after he stopped working with Industry Model Group. Kris describes himself as "a teenage train wreck" and "full-time narcissist," and has over 4,000 likes on his facebook writer's page.

Despite some of the wild antics he displays on social media, Kris's words capture a sense of universality. Universality in what it feels like to just want to remain a child while being forced to become an adult. Stay updated with Kris's latest work at his writer's facebook and tumblr accounts. Watch this video to see an exclusive interview with Kris. 

"'I Can't Feel My Face' is a collection of six essays written by Kris Kidd, a self-proclaimed 20-year-old train wreck from Los Angeles with a penchant for social media over-sharing and self destruction. Kidd is the American youth as seen through a funhouse mirror - fractured and disjointed. Almost caricature-like in his mannerisms, he is either the most brutally honest, or the most frightening comedic depiction of the current generation that has been seen yet."

- Overview of "I Can't Feel My Face," Barnesandnoble.com 

Skyler Garn

Drummer, Jackal Hide; USC 2016

Skyler Garn is originally from Newport Beach, California, and studied at the Orange County High School for the Arts prior to beginning college. Although he plays the drums for Jackal Hide, he can also sing and play the guitar. He is also known for his incredible ability to pull off fedoras and his dedication to practice (really loud strumming) into odd hours of the night.

From just looking at photographs, it is clear these young men are united by an unwavering, boyish sense of humor. One that continuously reocurred in abrupt snorting and sarcastic, witty commentary when trying to seriously interview them. Please note that all donations to the Jackal Hide indiegogo campaign will support this incredible group as they record their first, full-length album!

"Honey Gun was started in 2011 by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Sam Duffey, originally under the name The Night Owls. Eventually, after many line-up changes, Honey Gun would permanently become known as Jackal Hide. Jackal Hide features Sam Duffey on guitar and vocals, Alex Flagstad on guitar, Chris Jackson on bass, and Skylar Garn on drums.

Hailing from Los Angeles, Jackal Hide embodies all the best things about the city: Sunglasses at night, beautiful women driving fast cars, and sunny nonchalance. After a year of constant gigging around the Los Angeles area, a quick stint in Italy, and a trashed dressing room, Jackal Hide decided to record their debut EP 'Honey Gun.' Their full length album will be released this October, and has been compared to the smooth sounds of the Arctic Monkeys."

-Michael Matchen USC 2015

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