Sailee is a spoken word poet and a 2026 YoungArts National Winner in Poetry. As a high school student at the Orange County School of the Arts, she studies in the Creative Writing and Visual Arts conservatories. She has a deep interest in socio-cultural divides and educational equality, which she channels through her work as a professional poet with the California Get Lit Spoken Poetry Troupe. Beyond the stage, Sailee serves as the lead prosecutor on her Mock Trial national team and is the founder of the National Civic Leadership of America (NCLA) chapter at OCSA. Through these roles, she demonstrates a strong passion for communication, civic engagement, and empowering youth leadership.
saileecu@gmail.com
Robin is an attorney for the OCSA Mock Trial team, a member of OCSA’s Student Culture Executive Board, and the founder of OCSA Keeping the Culture. Passionate about public advocacy and activism, Robin is dedicated to educating children in underserved communities about the power of their voices and stories, equipping the next generation with the skills and confidence to stand up for what is right.
robin.kim@ocsarts.net
Director of Outreach
Suri is a nationally competitive debater and public speaker, Director of Programming for Debate4All, a national civics advocacy organization, and Board Member of Outreach Committee for the California Association of Student Councils, a student government and leadership organization. With a deep passion for the intersection of ethics, macroeconomics, technology, and engineering, Suri hopes to shape policy in these fields through ethical education and advocacy. He believes that public speaking and artistic expression are powerful gateways for empowering youth voices to influence and transform the future of society.
Director of Social Media and Communication
Scarlett is a junior at OCSA. Poetry, writing, and reading are huge parts of my life, and the opportunity to be a coach and board member of The Lit League means so much to me. I’m honored to be able to share what I know and inspire others!
Coach
Rebecca Yang is a junior at Orange County School of the Arts. She enjoys expressing herself through the power and connectivity of spoken word. As part of her school’s team, she has performed at the Orange County Regional Youth Slam Event as well as GetLit Classic Slam at the LA Theatre Center.
Coach
Audrey Shih is a junior in the Creative Writing Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts. She has received the National Silver Medal for “Orange Daydream” in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, as well as a silver key in poetry and other honorable mentions. In her free time, she loves to read sci-fi, fantasy, and historical fiction.
Elora Sparnicht is a junior at Yale University. She is a former GetLit Spoken poetry slam competitor and two-time Orange County Poetry Out Loud champion.
Jamie Jaehee Jung is a student at Brown University. She is a 2024 YoungArts winner with distinction for spoken word and 2025 Provslam finalist.
Marcus Omari is a poet, writer, and performer whose work lives at the crossroads of arts, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and wholehearted creative wellness. A featured poet on Verses & Flow (TV One), Marcus has authored several poetry chapbooks and lent his voice to numerous multi-genre music collaborations. He currently teaches and is the lead teaching artist with Santa Ana Unified School District’s LitCon Creative Arts program.
Olivia le is a talented youth spoken poet. As a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, she has won state and national poetry competitions and was a finalist for the California Youth Poet Laureate. Her work has been published internationally and she is a 2-year Get Lit Player with Get Lit-Words Ignite. She used spoken word to share about her experiences and raise awareness on social issues.
Dharma Lemon is a writer, teaching artist, and activist from Los Angeles County. She is involved with an organization called Get Lit – Words Ignite. Her work focuses on topics like feminism, body positivity, the environment, and racial injustice. She is known for her passionate writing and activism, having performed alongside celebrity activists and participated in various events, including “Artists for Amazonia”.
Marcus Omari is a critically acclaimed poet, writer, performer, and instructor who teaches poetry programs across Orange County. He’s known for his spoken word performances and has authored several chapbooks. He’s a six-time National Speech and Debate Award winner and has been featured on TV shows like VERSES & FLOW on TV One. He’s also the founder of the Poetic Reform Party.
