LOS ANGELES, CA -- Stand-up comedian, actor, voice impressionist, visual artist and L.A. native Melissa Villaseñor, who broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live, is set to host the 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration on Tuesday, December 24.

Sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and presented by The Music Center, the L.A. County Holiday Celebration is a one-of-a-kind, free, three-hour spectacular that provides Angelenos an opportunity to come together every year on Christmas Eve to experience the variety of rich, dynamic cultures that can be found throughout Los Angeles County. Audiences can choose to watch the show in person at The Music Center’s iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, from the comfort of their own homes on TV at PBS SoCal, or online at pbssocal.org and on the free PBS App. Entrance to the in-person event is free; with advance tickets available online at holidaycelebration.org and standby entry starting at 3:30 p.m.

With The Music Center, this year’s executive producer, Lindha Narvaez of Milktmade, is embracing the evolution of the annual show with a fresh approach that will see Villaseñor traversing the theatre and interacting with the audience. Villaseñor will be joined by voiceover actor and announcer Queen Noveen, who will provide live narration, making vocal and in-person appearances throughout the show.

Spectators will be treated to a diverse line-up of over two dozen Los Angeles-based music, dance and vocal ensembles and—new to the lineup this year—a circus act and a marionette performance.

Born and raised in Whittier, CA, Melissa Villaseñor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, Villaseñor got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Some of her most memorable SNL impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton. An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s OK K.O.! and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and in films Toy Story 4 and Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Villaseñor was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and can be seen in Barry, Crashing, and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, to name a few. Her multihyphenate talents range even further. She hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal ‘Whoops, I’m Awesome,’ recorded two music albums, had a Netflix special and creates fine art. Some of Villaseñor’s acknowledgements include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy.

Noveen is a multifaceted actor who is best known for voicing various projects for ABC, Netflix, ESPN, Mattel, Amazon Prime and more. She’s known for announcing SAG Awards, MTV, E!, NFL and NASCAR, to name a few.

See below for a complete list of the 28 groups scheduled to perform in this year’s Holiday Celebration, representing Los Angeles County’s many neighborhoods and cultures.

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For more information, visit HolidayCelebration.org.

Artists performing in the 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration (subject to change)

• Andre Cruz, a singer-songwriter with one of the best voices in soul today, is dedicated to showcasing his SoCal roots through his music.

• Anji Tan & Friends Renowned for her powerhouse vocals and evocative storytelling, award-winning jazz singer Anji Tan is influenced by musical theatre, opera and Filipino pop.

• Ballet Folklórico de Esperanza showcases first-generation college-bound students from Ezperanza Prep.

• Bloco Obini is a dynamic, all-Queens Afro-Brazilian drum ensemble, founded by percussionist, Kahlil Cummings.

• Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been pulling the strings on family fun since 1963, sharing the timeless magic of puppetry.

• Christian Fellowship Chorale is a vibrant ensemble composed of believers from a wide spectrum of Christian denominations across Southern California, including Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, Latter-Day Saints and more.

• Gabrielito y La Verdad is a top-notch West Coast Latin music ensemble boasting a traditional and original repertoire that spans the scope of Latin American route music including Salsa, Cha, Boogaloo, Funk, Cumbia, Latin Soul and more.

• Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, returning to the L.A. County Holiday Celebration for the 34th year in a row, has built an international reputation for musical excellence while remaining deeply rooted in service to the Los Angeles community.

• H?lau Hula Keali’i o N?lani & Daniel Ho presents Ho’s original songs in English and Hawaiian with captivating hula choreography.

• Joya Kazi Unlimited elevates Indian classical and Bollywood styles into the mainstream.

• Kim Eung Hwa and Korean Dance Company preserves and shares the vibrant art of Korean traditional dance and music.

• Ladyhosen is a four-piece band made up of accordion, tuba, drums and a real Bavarian girl performing yodeler's voice acrobatics.

• Las Colibrí (“The Hummingbirds”) is an award-winning, all-female mariachi ensemble like no other, performing unique interpretations of traditional sones, huapangos, and rancheras infused with jazz, rock, oldies, and R&B through their innovative arrangements.

• Le PeTiT CiRqUe is a world-renowned cirque training facility for aspiring young aerialists & cirque artists.

• Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas is an all-female, independent music band that celebrates culture, strength and artistry to empower women through music.

• Martha L.Z. Pamintuan & Long Beach City College, a dance ensemble committed to fostering talent and building a vibrant dance community. 

• Masanga Marimba plays traditional and popular music from Africa and Latin America on seven Zimbabwean marimbas of various sizes along with vocals, drums, percussion, trumpet and trombone.

• MUSYCA is a renowned vocal ensemble that brings together gifted young people to study and perform outstanding choral repertoire.

• Nadia Calmet & Afro Peruvian Experience spreads and promotes the cultural diversity of Peru from the Afro-Peruvian voice.

• Palmdale Choral Union and Sunday Night Singers is a select ensemble of current high school and alumni singers who have performed nationally and internationally.

• Reverb Tap Company showcases fierce footwork and style, tap dancing to a jazz-based score, honoring and preserving the history of the art form while bringing a youthful, vibrant and unexpected twist to the stage.

• Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, blend Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles: soukous, Angolan semba and kizomba.

• Straight Up Abilities, made up of exceptionally talented individuals with disabilities, will perform an excerpt from The Nutcracker ballet.

• The Citrus Singers is a 45-member a cappella and handbell ensemble from Citrus College.

• The String Revolution is an innovative and dynamic three-member guitar band that pushes the boundaries of traditional music, blending different genres and styles to create a unique and captivating sound.

• Urban Voices Project is a choir made up of men and women surviving homelessness on Skid Row.

• Victory Praise Dancers is a community-based dance ministry comprised of youth who  express themselves through movement to send a message of hope and redemption.

• Yaya Dance Academy Elite Competition Team bridges Eastern and Western culture, fusing elements of Asian dance with ballet, jazz and modern.