Xist Talent Announces Star Studded Rising Stars Talent Competition October 17, 2010

Xist Talent Agency announces the “Rising Stars Talent Competition” on October 17, 2010 at the Montclair Museum of Art to benefit Project Ladybug and St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, NJ.

The “Rising Stars Talent Competition” will feature the area’s hottest talent in modeling, acting and more and will welcome a celebrity judge panel featuring Dina Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Project Ladybug, Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Gayle Giacomo and Christy Pereira of Jerseylicious and Law & Order: SVU Casting Director David Waldron. Superstar in the making Gia Giudice will even be making an appearance as a special guest emcee to kick off the event festivities.

The “Rising Stars Talent Competition” participants will compete in three categories including: Runway Modeling, Performance and Talent of Choice. Event registrants will compete for three fabulous prizes including: The first place “Rising Star” prize of $500 cash, trophy & VIP swag bag, a contract with Xist and a headshot/model portfolio shoot valued at $800; The second place “Shining Star” prize of $200 cash, a contract with Xist, trophy & VIP swag bag; The third place “Bright Star” prize of $100 cash, a contract with Xist, trophy & VIP swag bag.

Opening act and intermission will be performed by teen sensation dance crew “The Professionals”. The troupe features 12 young dancers performing hip hop, modern, and jazz infused routines that have made it to red carpet events, music videos and dance competitions.

“This is a great event to not only find the next hottest young star, but to also benefit a great cause,” says Maria DeSantis, Owner/Agent of Xist Model & Talent. “We are so proud to be aligned with Project Ladybug for this event and are excited to bring attention and donations to this fabulous organization.”

Major event sponsor Toni & Guy Salon in Hoboken, NJ will be providing all event competitors top of the line hair styling, so they look their best while wowing the judges. Additional event sponsors include The Hip Event, Sassy Shop Girl and Sassy Shop Girl Events.

Auditions for the Xist’s Rising Stars Competition will be held September 11 and 12, 2010 at Xist Talent, 346 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. All audition applicants must register online at www.xistrisingstars.com.

Tickets for the talent competition cost $35 in advance, $10 for children 4 and under, $45 at the door, and are available online at www.xistrisingstars.com or by US Mail. Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Ladybug and St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson, NJ.

About XIST MODEL & TALENT
Xist Model & Talent has been featured on Seasons 1 & 2 of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, and is based in Northern New Jersey. Our dedication and knowledge allow us to offer a wide range of services and that personal touch that other agencies lack. Xist Actors and Models are regularly featured in Film, Television and Commercial Print. Our divisions boast an impressive roster of highly sought-after diversified talent and looks.

About Project Ladybug
Our Mission at Project Ladybug is to enrich the lives of children with life threatening conditions.
The Fund strives to help families face the financial and the emotional hardships during their child's treatment to help meet the needs of seriously ill and less fortunate patients in our region. Through improving the quality of life for these children and families during treatment, Project Ladybug hopes to improve outcomes for these patients.

Official Website: http://xistrisingstars.com