It's been said that everything that could be done in music has been done already; new artists are inherently boring, with nothing that is original or creative to offer. But those people hadn't heard The Slants (yet), a band who has everyone screaming for some "Chinatown Dance Rock."

Over the past 8 years, Yaya has made a name for herself in the world of cosplay and costuming. After discovering cosplay at her first con, she quickly absorbed the heart and soul of costume design and creation. To this day she has made over 80 costumes, with more to come! Her intricate and lavish creations have won awards and acclaim nationwide; she has taught a multitude of panels on costume craftsmanship, presentation, makeup, wigs and more; she has traveled to conventions within and outside of the USA as guest and costume contest judge. Yaya is looking forward to PersaCon 2008 with great enthusiasm and would like to share her knowledge and experience in the fields of cosplay and costume design with everyone! For more information, visit www.angelicstar.net

Stephen Robert Bennett IV was born *&#@?! years ago at Tachikawa Air Force Base in Japan. Being an Army brat, Steve moved all over the place in his younger days, He spent his early years in Alaska and Colorado, and lived for almost eight years in Germany during elementary and junior high. The family moved back to Japan when Steve was in his teens, and while he was there he was lucky enough to land a job with Studio Aoehyma, and work under the great Japanese animator, Noboru Furusei (New Dominion Tank Police, Lupin III, etc.)

Meredith Hogan - code name "Ana Aesthetic" has been a geek favorite since her debut on the sci-fi airwaves in 2000. She got her start as a nerdalist as host and producer of the fan-favorite Radio Sci Fi on AM580 WDBO in Orlando, FL. Before leaving Orlando, Meredith, or "Ana," is a host and creator of the Just Push Play podcast. Though her voice has been silent for the past few months since moving to Mobile, Al, Meredith already has a new production in the works and should hit the airwaves this spring.