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BE CADDO'S 12th STAR!

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A group of dancers mid-motion, their colorful costumes swirling in vibrant energy.
A group of dancers mid-motion, their colorful costumes swirling in vibrant energy.

Caddo's Rising Star: Be Caddo's 12th Star is a talent competition for Caddo Parish students, ages 6 through 19.

Performance talents can include the following:
*Vocal
*Musical
*Dance & Movement
*Theatrical, Creative, & Performing Arts
*Comedy
*Magic & Illusion
*Acting
*Poetry and/or Spoken Word

2026 is our inaugural year, and plans are to continue this exciting competition to annually showcase the young, thriving talent of Caddo Parish.

Students can audition via video submissions or at
local, live auditions throughout

Caddo Parish.

Live Audition Dates

Saturday, March 14, 2026 10AM-3PM

Saturday, March 28, 2026 10AM-3PM

Saturday, April 11, 2026 10AM-3PM

Saturday, April 25, 2026 10AM-3PM

Walter B Jacobs Nature Center
8012 Par Rd 4
Shreveport, LA 71107

Location TBA

Location TBA

Location TBA

The GRAND FINALE will take place
Sunday, June 7, 2026
at the Shreveport Convention Center
in Downtown Shreveport
where the TOP 12
contestants will perform for a chance to win
FIRST PLACE!

A young singer passionately performing on stage under warm spotlight.
A young singer passionately performing on stage under warm spotlight.

Tickets On Sale Soon!

Meet our Rising Star Mascot!

Designed by the world reknown Designer Tasha of LVH Designs, who is definitely a Caddo star herself! LaTasha Vonray Henderson is the only Caddo Parish designer to ever be on a season of Project Runway, the Tamron Hall Show, and a designer for celebrities all over the United States, and at least 6 other countries.

Be sure to catch Starry at Caddo's Rising Star Live Auditions, the Qualifying Round, and the Grand Finale!

A close-up of a young magician practicing illusions with focused determination.
A close-up of a young magician practicing illusions with focused determination.