Aakash Kolluri is a senior at Independence High School. He has been an active member of THE STAGE since 2021. He organized shows to raise money for children at the Loudoun Shelter Home in Virginia, to buy buses for a home for the mentally challenged in India and to support the arts program at a Title 1 School. He works with the other members on the team to lead the Graphics design team to create marketing flyers and videos for our projects. Aakash has been instrumental in finding ways to collaborate across the STAGE nonprofit as well as other nonprofit organizations like Day of Joy to bring music to those that do not have access to it. Aakash is one of the lead singers of our performing rock bands and he is also a piano player.

Rinay Kalluri has been working at the STAGE as a Co-President. He worked on several projects such as organizing shows at several senior and shelter homes. He is the key person to coordinate shows during Christmas the Loudoun Tree Lighting events. He served as the marketing lead for several other projects to raise funds for purchasing an industrial laundry machine for a home for the mentally challenged and for funding eye surgeries for a teenager at the Loudoun Shelter home. He is a Junior at the Broad Run High School. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, hang out with friends, and go for runs.

Sanjana Rapolu is a junior at Independence High School and has been an integral part of The Stage since 2021. She has been learning Carnatic music since the age of 6. Sanjana has performed in several events by The Stage, including Feel, Jhumka and 1.9.6.5. In addition to being a lead singer in performing bands, she also plays both guitar and piano. She also led the Best Runners event, bringing together performers, coordinating logistics while also performing. She is also actively involved in numerous pop-up performances at restaurants, malls and senior shelter homes, bringing music to diverse audiences in the community. As a Marketing Director for The Stage, Sanjana combines her creative talent with leadership and vision, helping expand Stage's reach and impact while continuing to inspire through her performances.

Neerav is a sophomore at Stone Bridge High School, and has been with The Stage for 5 years. He’s led many pop-up shows, senior center visits, etc. to spread awareness for our causes and share music with all. He also sings and plays many instruments, including the saxophones, flute, trumpet, guitar, and bass guitar. As the director of creative design, Neerav utilizes his expertise in graphic design, marketing, and customer segmenting to create flyers, logos, playbills, and more for The Stage.

Sahasra Potturi is a Junior at Briar Woods High School and has been an active member in the STAGE for 4 years. She has been a vocalist for 10+ years and is an active flute player for her school band. She is part of a band and has performed at many venues. Throughout her time in the STAGE, she has helped organize many performances and events in order to raise awareness. As the director of Outreach she is in charge of outreach efforts and connecting with community members while also taking part in performances that bring people together for a meaningful cause. Through the Stage, Sahasra hopes to continue using music as a force for good, spreading joy and supporting causes that make a meaningful impact.

Shravan Appou is a sophomore at Independence High School. He has been a part of The Stage since 2021. Previously he led a group of students dedicated to teaching music to underprivileged children, providing opportunities for kids from all backgrounds to be part of the music community. As the Event Management Director, Shravan organizes and plans events, coordinating instrument setups and ensuring smooth performances. His leadership and dedication have helped create meaningful experiences for students who otherwise might not have access to music education, fostering collaboration and inspiring a love for music in the community. Shravan is also an alto saxophone player and drummer for the Etherea band. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports like Cricket and Basketball, as well as going to the gym.

Vaishnavi Chamarti is a Junior at Independence High School and has been a part of The Stage for 3 years. She has been learning music since the age of 5. She has performed at multiple events, including Jhumka, as a singer. She has led and aided in multiple events that helped to raise money and spread awareness of the work they do.
As the director of project management, she helps organize The Stage by consolidating information and coordinating with the whole team to ensure everyone is working towards a common goal. She hopes to continue to help The Stage use music as a unifying force that will bring joy to the underserved in our community.