Lovely White

Ten year old Cheyenne Jackson-White sings with the Church of Scientology's "Kids on Stage for a Better World", which performed in support of the United Nations' International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 24 at Compton's Scared Heart Church. Through song and the distribution of thousands of booketlets, "The Truth About Drugs," the young artists educate those kids and parents in attendance about the damaging effects of drug use. (June 28,2007) - L.A. WATT'S TIMES

Triple-threat, Cheyenne JAcksoWhite, sings, dances and acts, but also threatens the world as we see it now. She wants to help kids by keeping them off drugs, out of the depths of apathy and teaching them to have a postive attitude. This month, this ten year old is performing at the 15th anniversity celebration of the group she has been with for three years, in a show entitled For Kids Only. It's a variety show, using song and dance, highlighted with video vignettes, all about the more positive side of life. This group, the Kids on Stage for a Better World, a Church of Scientology program, has done over 1000 shows throughout thr LA area in those 15 years Cheyenne has been in at least 50 ofthem,
What is a Triple-threat? Well, formally, in the "business" that means a great singer, dancer and actor. But, this groupis taking it further. They have their sites set on changing the world.
"Whatever the mind can conceive, you can achieve, we have been taught.", Jackson-White explains. "If you keep a positive thoughts, then something good can happen to you. I love to sing and dance, it's so much fun! I hope that the kids we perform for are inspired to perform themselves. It is so important to stay safe and off the streets and out of trouble."
The Kids on Stage for a Better World was started in 1992 by Jean Dale, "L. Ron Hubbart said, 'Save the child and you save the nation.' and that is our motto. We want to show the kids we perform for that we can build as better world, that itb is possible, that there is hope."
The Kids on stage for a Better World can be found on the world-wide web at www.betterworldkids.com (May 31 - June 6 2007) - California Crusader News

Cheyenne was born and raised in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles. She's been singing since she learned to talk. Little did we know that one day she would become a performer. Cheyenne started in the entertainment business as an model. She also took some acting classes. When Cheyenne was about 7 years old, a few of her friends decided to take her to an addition for a singing group called "Kids on Stage for a Better World". This group was created by Jean Dale, to spread positive messages through song, dance and acting. Since becoming an active member of this group, Cheyenne has performed in countless shows, which include: The L.A. County Fair, Magic Mountain, The Boys' & Girls' Club, religious institutions, community centers and various fundraisers. Cheyenne has even performed in the Hollywood Christmas Parade in 2005 and 2006. She loves working with director Lynsey Bartlison and her "Kids on Stage" family.
She has filmed several acting skits for The Celebrity Centre International that is shown in their classrooms and at many of their functions. She recently did a photo shoot for Spectrum Fitness Center. She also performs at various Hispanic festivals with her good friends Vivyan Castanon and Nikki Ramos. Although, she doe not speak Spanish fluently, she does sing in Spanish .
This 10 year old entertainer is trying to change the world one community at a time, from one show to the next she spreads joy and hope throughout the communities in Calofornia. Cheyenne still performs with " Kids on Stage" but has recently started working on her solo career. Performing at shoecases such as "The Ultimate Talent Break" and " 'Da Radion Shows Industry Showcase". She was featured in four newspaper articles in the last few months. She is currently recording her first solo album titled "reality Check". Cheyenne co-wrote a few of the songs on the album , but most of them are written by her mother and manager Amy Moore. Cheyenne also works with Vocal Coach Cjelsea Alden, Music Producer Shaun Hill of Silent Hill Productions and Choreographer Jazz. Cheyenne says she looking forward to working with others artists, writers and producers in the future.
You might wonder how this young girl balances work, school and family time. Well, I'd say she is doing a pretty good job. She is taking life one show, one test and one day at a time. Cheyenne says that "Sometimes it's a little stressful but I have help and support of my family, friends and fans. I also have the support of a lot of people in the music industry and ?I really appreciate all the adivce they've given me. My mom has helped me every step of the way. She's not only my mom, she's my manager. She always reminds me that my education is just as important as my career in the entertainment business."
continued.....( written by Malia White ) - For the Love of Music Magazine - Issue 3