Steven Chen
Founder & President
Steven is a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. He started playing piano, and then later joined his school band on the saxophone. Steven has been singing with the San Diego Children's Choir since he was in first grade. He loves music, science and engineering. He is passionate about bringing care and happiness to the local communities through music and education.
Alicia Vazquez
Vice President
Alicia is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy whose passion for music and the arts led her to help found JazzUp SD. She plays the saxophone in her school’s Wind Ensemble. She is a San Diego Children’s Choir Premier Chorister, and she also enjoys doing theatre.
Andrew Jahng
Treasurer
Andrew is a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. He has been playing the clarinet for five years and the piano for four years before that. He is a member of the CCA Wind Ensemble and Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra. Outside of music, he loves to swim, spend time with friends, and participate in math competitions.
Samantha Pettis
Vice President at Helix Charter High School
Samantha is a senior at Helix Charter High School. She has been a part of the San Diego Children’s Choir since 1st grade. Outside of her musical activities, she enjoys being a member of her speech and debate team.
Eileen Terral
Vice President at Westview High School
Eileen is a junior at Westview highschool, and has been a performer ever since they can remember. They've dabbled in many styles of singing, theatre, dance and instruments; and now sings with San Diego Children's Choir! Outside of their passion for the arts, they love to keep active by going sailing.
Follow their musical journey on Instagram! @eileenterralofficial
Lizzie Friedberg
Community Ambassador
Lizzie is a recent graduate from Canyon Crest Academy. She has been part of the San Diego children’s choir for 13 years. She also enjoys beach volleyball, art and dance. She has played piano for 8 years. She has enjoyed singing and performing for the community through the JazzUp SD Club, and hopes to continue to bring joy and happiness to others through the art of music.
Cameron Khadivi
Community Ambassador
Cameron is a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. He has been playing the guitar for a decade and has played all styles but currently practices Spanish- and Classical-style guitar. Outside of music, he enjoys swimming, traveling, and reading. His love and passion for music led him to join the JazzUp SD Club, and he hopes to bring more joy into the world through music.
Miles Krawitz
Community Ambassador
Miles is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy. He started with classical piano in elementary school and fell in love with jazz after learning to improvise on a 12-bar blues. Outside of music, he’s passionate about engineering and surfing.
Casey Phan
Community Ambassador
Casey is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy. He has played the drums since 2017 and is part of his school's instrumental conservatory program. He loves playing and performing jazz and is very excited to be a member of the JazzUp SD Club.
Sameer Prakash
Community Ambassador
Sameer is a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy. He has been playing classical piano for ten years, and he is an avid fan of the music of Maurice Ravel. Currently, he is working to obtain the Associate Diploma of the Royal Conservatory of Music (ARCT). He discovered his love for jazz in high school, which he hopes to share as a member of JazzUp SD.