Cheyenne Jackson, Tiffany Studer, Raymond Martinez, Nelson Rodriquez, Luis Garay, Leo Preziosi Jr.

Live Out Loud presented four young trailblazers (Tiffany Studer, Raymond Martinez, Nelson Rodriguez and Luis Garay) with youth scholorships at the seventh annual LIVEOUTLOUD benefit hosted by Cheyenne Jackson the star of Broadway's "Xandu.". 

Cheyenne Jackson, star of Broadway's Xanadu

Actor Cheyenne Jackson, star of the hit Broadway musical Xanadu, hosted the LIVE OUT LOUD's Seventh Annual Young Trailblazers Benefit Gala on Monday, April 28th.

Fashion designers John Bartlett, Thom Browne, and Ralph Rucci also served as Gala Chairs for this year's benefit.


Daryl Roth, Ralph Rucci

Dedicated to empowering, mentoring, and celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, LIVE OUT LOUD is a non-profit organization that produces panel discussions, lectures, and workshops that connect LGBT youth with role models and leaders in the LGBT community.

More than 400 community leaders are attended LIVE OUT LOUD'S Seventh Annual Young Trailblazers Benefit, which took place at the Chelsea Art Museum (556 W. 22nd Street at 11th Avenue) from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The annual event culminated with the awarding of $2500 scholarships to four high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills.


Bruce Sloane, John Bartlett, Leo Preziosi, Jr.


"Cheyenne, John, Thom, and Ralph are all leaders in their industry and role models in the LGBT community," said LIVE OUT LOUD executive director Leo Preziosi, Jr. "We were thrilled to have their support and look forward to making an even greater impact of LGBT youth."

In addition to the scholarship presentation, the gala featured a silent auction and cocktails and food by New York's best restaurants and caterers.

Sponsors of this year's gala included: Chado Ralph Rucci, Fund in the Sun Foundation, M?x2219;A?x2219;C VIVA GLAM, SHOWTIME, INSTYLE Magazine, Daryl Roth Productions, Neiman Marcus, Barry K. Schwartz Family Foundation, Charlotte Moss New York, Elle Décor Magazine, Brett Hofer, HSBC, Il Cantinori, InStyle Magazine, Marjorie M. Fisher Fund, Thom Browne New York, Janice Calloway, TJ Maxx, and The Chinese Porcelain Company.


Curtis Strohl, Cheyenne Jackson, Jack Quinn, Publisher of TheaterScene.net


National Media Sponsors: OUT Magazine and Passport Travel Magazine
Media sponsors include: HX Magazine, GO New York, New York Blade, Next Magazine, GoodAsYou.org and TheMenEvent.

Promoters: Eric Andrew, Patrick Duffy & Nicky Balestrieri , Mark Nelson,
Chris Ryan, Chip Stevenson and Matt Tratner

About Live Out Loud
Dedicated to empowering, mentoring, and celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-gender (LGBT) youth, LIVE OUT LOUD is a non-profit organization that produces panel discussions, lectures, and workshops that connect LGBT youth with role models and leaders in the LGBT community. Since its inception seven years ago, LIVE OUT LOUD has had the opportunity to bring over 200 LGBT role models to NY tri-state area high schools and universities, involving renowned panelists from every walk of life. From spiritual leaders to fashion designers to corporate powerhouse and grass-roots activists, LIVE OUT LOUD panelists have touched thousands of lives.

Photography: Barry Gordin




Peter Olsen, Scott MecRay






Nelson Rodriguez



Raymond Martinez



Rich Overton, Cheyenne Jackson, Doug Petri