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This year The Unusual Suspects (US) celebrates its birthday by spotlighting 15 voices from the last 15 years. These voices represent the community of youth, artists, staff, volunteers, funders and partners that have been such an important of our history. Keep your eyes open for the next 15 Years, 15 Voices and make the next 15 years as transformative as the last by helping us reach our goal of raising $150,000 the next 15 months!

A Stellar and Active Alumnus
La Salle Kimbrough
"I like to take people on a journey with my words."

La Salle Kimbrough first participated in the last half of The Unusual Suspects Spring 2008 program at Camp David Gonzalez, helping to put finishing touches on the script of "The Belly of the Beast". He then went on to perform in the Fall 2008 production of "The Belly of the Beast", playing the part of a record producer called 'The King'.

Since graduating from our program, La Salle has enrolled in Santa Monica College, and is due to begin classes there soon. He also recently worked as a script consultant for a feature film, hired by the screenwriter. We are honored to have been able to work with him, and look forward to all of the amazing things he is sure to accomplish.

Former US intern Marion Germond interviewed him about his experience in our programs.

What inspires you most as an artist?
My individuality. It motivates me to do things that I didn't think I was capable of.

Do you write on your own?
Yes. I enjoy writing about my personal experiences. I like to take people on a journey or path with my words, without using pictures.

What other productions have you been part of, besides the ones you have done with the US?
I helped create a positive orientation video for new people coming to the camp. Through rapping, we created an informational and upbeat music video.

How did you feel both writing and performing in the play "The Belly of the Beast"?
The writing process in the Spring of '08 was challenging because I came to the Camp at the very end of the Unusual Suspects program. But once I got into it, I was able to really fit into the characters we were creating. The performance part of the program was really fun because I love to make people laugh.

How did you find out about the Unusual Suspects?
I heard people talking about the program in the dorms. When we were all asked if we wanted to participate, I said 'yes'. I enjoyed it since the very first day I went.

What did you take away from your experience working with US and would you do it again?
It helped to give me patience and it helped me to get used to other peoples personalities. Yes, I would participate in a program like this again

What is your ultimate goal or dream as an artist?
I want to be a big star in the entertainment industry and possibly act again in a play someday.

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