03 May, 2026
The KAUST Got Talent auditions have come to a close! We are thrilled to announce the finalists who are competing in the show. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
We had an excellent turnout for the audition from singers, dancers, gymnasts, and comedians in the KAUST Community. Although only a few made it to the final cut, we appreciate all the participants for showcasing their talents and dedicating their time and effort.
Meet the Finalists
Adult Category
Tudor Ionescu, Singer & Guitarist
Abderrrahmene Romdhane, Magician
Junyoung Lee, Pianist solo
Leo Raj Solay, Dancer
Abdullah Bawazir (‘Bowser’), Beatboxer and Singer
Khaycee Calago, Singer
Jackelinne Vaillard and Khalid Siraj, pianist & singer
Youth Category
Finalists from the TKS school auditions
Ainsley Hire and Brooke Stevens (‘Double Direction’), Singers
Deborshmi Nath, Dancer
Priya Alevoor, Emily Zhang, Daniel Ramirez tellez, Sunny Kelly (‘Sparks’), pianist, bass guitarist, drummist and singer
The KAUST Got Talent winners are chosen by both audience and a panel of judges, each accounting for 50% of the result. A "Real-Time" voting app will be used to make it more interactive and inclusive. Details on the judges, guest performances and prizes for the winners will be shared soon!
If you would like to help run the most anticipated event of the year, please fill out the form!
KAUST Got Talent is an annual celebration of the incredible talent within our community. Campus and Community (C&C) is honored to provide a platform for these individuals to showcase their skills. We are positive that this year's show will also be a great success and hope you join us in supporting our talented finalists.
Follow us on Instagram @kaust.life, where we share more about these gifted finalists.
For more information, please email community.events@kaust.edu.sa
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