Ava Tello is an artist who has passions for dance and theater both on and off the stage. She feels strongly about being motivated in her artistry as well as in her academics. Starting at Impact Dance Center in 2009, she has grown in her work ethic and creativity with the support of her amazing dance teachers, specializing in jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and pointe. Through her love for dance also came a love for theater, attending the Orange County School of the Arts as a member of the Acting Conservatory starting in 2020. Through this program, she has been a part of several of the conservatory's productions, including “Hamlet” and “Mac Beth” as well as acting as the assistant director for their production of “Dearly Departed.” Her passion for the arts is apparent outside of school, working in various theater apprenticeships and outreach programs that focus on bringing theater and the arts to kids living in Los Angeles's inner cities. Currently, she is a student of USC’s School of Dramatic Arts for a B.A. in Theater with a minor in Public Relations. She represents the Trojans as a dancer on the Trojan Dance Force, performing at all home Women’s and Men’s basketball games and outside ambassador events, performing for the NFL Chargers pre-game show and Vanity Fair’s Scene Selection series. As an involved community member, she enjoys working with USC’s Troy Camp in providing long term academic and extracurricular mentorship for students in South Central Los Angeles. Ava continues to work hard in her academics and skills as a performer and artist and hopes to use her art to give back to the community that has supported her throughout her life.