THE CAST OF MJ : KING OF POP
CASSIE B is a San Diego native living out her dream of being a professional singer. Michael Jackson was Cassie’s first and favorite musical inspiration! Make sure to check out upcoming performances at www.cassiebsd.com
CHRISTOPHER JAMES HESTER is thrilled to be back performing at the Michael Jackson cabaret after recently making his CCAE Theatricals debut in Jersey Boys! After moving to California in 2020, Hester has been honored to perform and follow his dreams. Recent credits include: Norwegian Cruise Line (lead vocalist), Oliver (5 star theatricals), NAACP’s 2024 award-winning Carmen Jones (Santa Barbara Ensemble Theater), Omar (LA Opera debut), Pirates of Penzance (Pacific Opera Project), Disney’s Philly Phonics (Disneyland Resort), Sound of Music (La Mirada Theater), Polar Express (Perris CA), Camille (Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival) and solo performances at “Broadway at the Bourbon Room”. Hester can also be seen on television in music videos (Fridayy), national commercials (Torrid), and supporting roles on Netflix (Woman in the House), HBO max (Gwen Shamblin), and MTV (Date My Playlist). In addition to entertainment, Hester holds a master’s degree from Boston Conservatory in vocal pedagogy and continues to teach in the Los Angeles area. When Christopher is not singing, he loves hikes, playing with his adopted dog Dolce, and going out with friends.
MARK ANTONY HOWARD (He/Him) is a multi-passionate entertainer, excelling on stage, screen, and anywhere in between. With a BFA in Musical Theatre, Mark Antony has an extensive amount of credits in plays, musicals, workshops, and table reads. His recent screen work includes Just One (2024), a short film produced by Color Creative, and The Fool (2024), where he got to showcase his acting, singing, and dancing, as the iconic Sammy Davis Jr. In 2023 he was blessed with the opportunity to be in the Screen Acting Cohort of the Hillman Grad Mentorship Lab. He is forever grateful for his family, friends, and the rest of his incredible support system.
NELL LEDBETTER began singing at 3 yrs old. Her mother sat her on top of the piano, playing and singing songs. In as early as elementary school, she was in every talent show, play, and musical. She studied in a Performing Arts Magnet, and developed into a multi-talented mezzo-soprano with a passion for singing, dancing, and acting. She began performing professionally while in college and eventually made her way to the Disney stage, performing in Tokyo DisneySea’s biggest production, Big Band Beat; and as one of Disney Cruise Line’s featured performers in multiple stage productions including, Toy Story: The Musical. There she utilized all of her many talents with character acting, featured solos, ensemble dance numbers, and even puppetry. Following her Disney career, Nell set out on a new journey with her husband, Adam, performing as the lead vocalist in their self-titled band, Adam & Kizzie. They released three albums, toured nationally, and won 3rd place in Usher’s 2017 Megastar competition where they were flown out to LA to meet the artist in person. In the summer of 2019, Nell and husband relocated to Los Angeles where they became the parents of two beautiful daughters. Nell has performed various gigs (weddings, events, etc.) while also fulfilling her role as mom, including featured performances with The Mistletoes during Disney’s 2023 Holiday season at the California Adventure Park.
MAGIC MOSLEY is thrilled to be back at CCAE Theatricals for Michael Jackson: King of Pop. Magic has participated in various Cabarets in the Courtyard and starred in CCAE Theatricals inaugural production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as Joseph. Their credits also include 3D Theatricals’ Kinky Boots (Angel), Candlelight Pavilions' Sister Act (TJ) and The Little Mermaid (Sebastian). After multiple contracts across cruise lines such as AIDA and Carnival, Magic has continued his on stage career with Royal Caribbean, most recently in their productions of Hairspray and The Wizard Of Oz . All that’s left to say is well...“Dream until your dream comes true!”