Elisa DiStefano of News12 to Host Finals of
"Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search" at Lakeside Theatre, on August 11

News12 Long Island morning personality Elisa DiStefano will host the finals of the "Reach for the Stars Teen Talent Search" on Saturday, August 11, at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. The rain date is August 15.

DiStefano can be seen every morning on News12 helping Long Islanders navigate the roadways and also provides information about local events and destinations through her “What to Do on Long Island” features.

Twenty-three Nassau County teenage vocalists will compete as finalists on August 11, with the free program beginning at 7:30 p.m. A prestigious panel of judges will preside, including former "Reach for the Stars" winner and local American Idol notable Kevin Covais. The panel includes professionals in the music industry and music educators from the Long Island area.

The Contestants are as follows:

Stephanie Blanco from Rockville Centre                                                                      

Seanna Burke from Oyster Bay

Christina Guando from Westbury                                                                 

Drew Holland from Massapequa Park

Mary Kleshefsky from Wantagh                                                                                  

Andrea Lopez from Farmingdale

Lyle Mackston from Island Park                                                                                    

Kristen Maldonado from Massapequa Park

Tyler Martin from Hempstead                                                                                         

Kelsey McCabe from Rockville Centre

Leandra McNair from Westbury                                                                                    

Joseph Minasi from Rockville Centre

Claire Murphy from Bethpage                                                                                        

Megan O’Rourke from Glen Cove

Elora Rosch from North Massapequa                                                                             

Robert Rosen from Merrick

Emma Siegel from Rockville Centre                                                                              

Suzanne Sorbera from New Hyde Park

Eve Steuer from Plainview                                                                                

Lisa Stockman from Wantagh

Michelle Trudden from North Massapequa                                                  

Jennifer Wynne from Franklin Square

Jennifer Yoo from Garden City

The Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre is located near parking fields 6 and 6A in Eisenhower Park. Special accommodations are available for disabled patrons, including reserved parking, easily accessible restrooms, and a convenient reserved location on the hill. Assistive hearing devices are available for the hearing impaired. There is no formal seating at Lakeside Theater, so concert-goers are urged to bring folding chairs. If weather conditions are doubtful, call (516) 572-0355 after 7 p.m. for updated performance information.

Eisenhower Park, operated by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, is located in East Meadow, with entrances on Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue. Parking Fields 6 and 6A are most convenient to the Lakeside Theatre.For more information, contact the Parks Public Information Office at 516-572-0200 or visit the website at www.nassaucountyny.gov.