Update: due to forecasted weather conditions on the rescheduled date of the event, Sunset Showdown is unfortunately cancelled. We are sending endless gratitude to our performers, judges, and all staff involved in putting together this highly anticipated event. The Student Talent commission looks forward to continuing to showcase student performances for the remainder of this year, and in future years!
Meet the Commission
Commissioners
Kayla is a fourth-year History and English major, and has been involved with ASUCI since her first year! She spent two years in the Office of the President, and is so excited to serve as Speakers Director under the Academic Affairs Office in addition to being a Student Talent Commissioner with Student Services. In her free time, Kayla enjoys spontaneous road trips, k-drama binging, or experimenting new coffee shops in OC.
Patrick is a third-year Chemistry and Biological Sciences major! This is his 3rd year in ASUCI and SSVP and his 3rd year serving under the Student Talent commission. As a singer in one of UCI’s collegiate a Cappella groups, Patrick’s main goal is to showcase a diverse array of talented individuals and groups for the entire UC Irvine community to enjoy. Patrick loves coffee, finding delicious food spots, and spending time with his friends!
Interns
Anoushka is a fourth-year public health policy major who joined ASUCI in the Student Talent Commission this past fall. As an intern for Student Talent, she has had the opportunity to meet and work with students in various roles in commissions that contribute to bettering positive student experiences at UCI! In her free time, she enjoys reading, rating movies on Letterboxd, and catching up on sleep.
Dea is a first-year Sociology major who joined ASUCI as a Student Talent Intern last fall. She has made many meaningful connections at ASUCI and is eager to advance her involvement on campus. Her hobbies include writing, pilates, listening to music and indulging in chocolate chip cookies.
Kelsey is a second-year Public Health Sciences major and joined ASUCI this summer as part of the Student Talent commission. In addition to being an intern for Student Services she is an intern in the Academic Affairs office for the Academic Engagement commission. As a Student Talent intern, she has gotten to work with a variety of student groups at UC Irvine and helped plan and execute events aimed for all students here. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, being with friends, and watching shows.
Lily is a third-year Applied Math major who joined ASUCI in the fall under the Student Talent commission. As an intern she has had the opportunity to contribute ideas, opinions and help plan events operated by the commission. In her free time she enjoys discovering new cafes, thrifting, reading, and hanging out with friends.
Nour is a second-year Educational Sciences major and has been involved with ASUCI since the summer of 2024. In the Student Talent commission she has gained many new friendships and has been able to gain leadership experience and collaboration skills with things such as contributing in student audition rankings. In her free time, Nour enjoys going to the gym, watching movies or shows, hanging out with friends, or doing anything with nature!
Olivia is a second year double majoring in English and Film & Media Studies. She joined ASUCI this past summer under the Student Talent Commission. Olivia is ecstatic to meet and work with diverse groups on campus, while helping to give them a platform to perform on– all while working alongside a fun and innovative team. In her free time, Olivia loves to thrift, tan at the beach, try new blends of tea, and listen to the Cancelled podcast.