Livingston Disabilities Committee Inspires Smiles With Annual Talent Show

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) recently hosted its annual talent show at the Livingston Senior and Community Center.

The event welcomed children and adults with special needs to take the stage and share their unique talents in front of a warm and supportive audience.

Hosted by LACD chair Bob Gebroe and Livingston High School student Maanvi Narang, the evening featured a range of performances. Town council member Ketan Bhuptani was among the attendees who showed support for the ongoing community tradition.

Here’s a recap of the event, as per the committee:

“The show opened with a special performance by members of the Livingston High School Chamber Orchestra—Calvin Chiou, Jessica Hao, Annie Jiang, Rena Wang, Valentina Zheng, and Jenny Zhu—who performed Adventure on Bainbridge Island and a medley from Disney’s Frozen. The Little Sunshine Chorus, a unified choir co-founded by Rena Wang and Valentina Zheng, followed with uplifting renditions of The Star-Spangled Banner and If You're Happy and You Know It. Chorus members included performers from both general and special education backgrounds, exemplifying the power of music to connect and inspire. Throughout the evening, individuals showcased a wide range of talents—from singing and dancing to playing piano and steelpan. Highlights included heartfelt renditions of You're Welcome from Moana and Over the Rainbow, each met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. The show concluded with a lively group dance to YMCA, led by Isabelle Ni, Serena Ni, and Yaming Wang. The entire audience joined in, ending the night with laughter, music, and a strong sense of community spirit.”

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