Queens in the Circle Showcase LIVE in the Roots

Onyx Echelon 85 Enterprises’ Feminenergy series returns to Canopy + The Roots for a night of storytelling and sisterhood as we bring to you “Queens in the Circle,” an all femme songwriters in a round showcase. Join us on Saturday, November 18th as Chasing Jonah, Collette Whittemore, Julianne Merritt, Lilith Jenovax, and Nadia Vaeh come together in C +R’s speakeasy listening room for an intimate look and listen to their respective musical journeys as they weave through the songs of success, heartache, and authenticity that were born from said journeys. Doors at 7PM, Show at 7:30PM.

Florida based artist, Chasing Jonah is the Alternative Indie/Pop project and stage name for vocalist, actor & composer, Ashley Dudukovich. Known for her haunting vocals, honest lyrics, and cinematic compositions, she has had her music placed on several Independent Films and Television shows such as the Netflix show, “Lucifer”, a UFC Fight Night Preview, Nickelodeon’s, “Mysticons” and the CBS show, “Tommy” and MTV’s “Ghosted”. She’s been musically compared to artists such as Regina Spektor, the Cranberries, Of Monsters and Men, as well as Fiona Apple. Chasing Jonah released her debut album “Prelude” in May of 2014 and began living out of her car while touring the East Coast (U.S.) later that year. Since then, she has come to call St. Petersburg, FL home while releasing numerous singles, acting in commercials, singing for jingles, and she even released another debut EP under the stage name, “Wreya”. Chasing Jonah released a 4 track piano and cello driven EP, “Canyon” on 1/11/22.

Julianne Merritt is a North GA based artist, writer, and comedienne who wants nothing more in this world than to put a smile on people’s faces either through her music, her standup, or her overall luminating presence. She released her debut EP, “Not Quite Right,” in 2022 with its follow-up “Strange Forest” in 2023.

Lilith Jenovax is a 28-year-old multifaceted artist that is skilled in photography, modeling, music, acting, writing, and creating conceptual pieces.

Before obtaining her bachelor’s degree in psychology, she studied as an art major, going on to pursue her own as a full time freelance artist. She has been published multiple times as a model, both nationally and internationally, has been nationally published as a photographer, and she has acted in award winning films and creative short films. In 2021, she released her full length freshman album ‘Only Temporary’. She has exceptional skills in professional editing, posing, composition, writing, and design, and continues to research and perfect her craft in multiple avenues.

Her services are desired by anyone needing portrait or event work, portfolio development, promotional pieces, vocal tracks, writing content, acting, or modeling for a product or an artist’s vision.

Ready or not, here comes your favorite brat pack leader!

IMA “Vox Pop” winner and Atlanta native Nadia Vaeh is turning heads worldwide for trailblazing what is now coined “brat-pop-rock.” With her conscious, narrative-flipping songs, Nadia embraces your inner villain, addressing the lows of mental health, the highs of toxic relationships, and the giant roller-coaster that we call life.

Her lifelong love of poetry and music was inherited from her mother, who, in a tragic turn of events, she lost to suicide at the age of 17. This devastating loss is what fuels Nadia’s endless drive to create awareness and conversation around the importance of mental health and its de-stigmatization.

Vaeh’s creative inspiration spans across many genres and cultures found globally, including her own, rooted in her father’s homeland of Lebanon. An enriching experience from her time spent in the Netherland Antilles island, Curaçao left her with the love and inspiration from the uniquely addictive island-style rhythms and harmonies.

Nadia is also known for giving back. Through her music, she has donated proceeds to several nonprofits, including the Human Rights Campaign and The Trevor Project, among many others.

Having written in several genres, Nadia’s fascination lies with pop, citing the genre as a powerful healer in her own life: “I love the vast playground of pop music and how it can transcend and connect people through all cultures. So many pop songs have helped me feel seen and understood!”