Neila Bell

---

Major: String Pedagogy
MinorSociology
HometownBeaumont, TX
What is your first memory of being really excited?Hmmm...I’ll have to say, when I auditioned for and made it into my local theater’s production of “Hairspray: The Musical”! That was the first main-stage musical I auditioned for. A bunch of people auditioned and I made the cut! I was sooo excited!
Who is your hero?My mom!

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?Coffee, my cello, and brownies. I hope food counts as an item!
Who is your favorite superhero?It’s a tie between Storm and Gambit.
What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten?Not really unusual, but oxtails. The first time I had them, it didn’t really care for them, but I grew to (kind of) like them later.
What is your favorite home cooked meal?Okra!

What do you want to be when you “grow up”?I want to be a Music Therapist. It has always been my dream to help people, while incorporating music/the arts.
What is the first song that pops up on your favorite Pandora or Spotify station?“Purple Rain” by Prince.
Which celebrity are you constantly mistaken for?I’ve never been mistaken for a celebrity but people always compare me to certain YouTube vloggers or Disney characters like Jasmine, Esmeralda, and Pocahontas.
If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be?1. That all of my family be taken care of and not have to struggle; 2. World peace; and 3. To have the ability to travel anywhere in the blink of an eye.

What is your favorite part about the Spectrum Project?My favorite part about the Spectrum Project is that it gives all the kids the chance to get involved in the performing arts and most of all, have fun!