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Tag: America’s Got Talent

Technology alum ready for anything—even dancing robots

Robot dances

Just one year after graduating from Illinois State, Andrew Siwicki just took his robotics expertise onto NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” where he teamed up with dance group for a choreographed routine.

Illinois State’s top reality television stars

Christian Stoinev during his "America's Got Talent" audition

Illinois State’s College of Fine Arts has helped produce some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But Redbirds have been sneaky successful in the unscripted entertainment business too.

Video: Christian Stoinev returns to Illinois State

Christian Stoinev during his "America's Got Talent" audition

The Gamma Phi Circus star was in Normal rehearsing for his next appearance but took time out to visit the Thomas Metcalf School and a broadcasting class in Fell Hall.

Circus alum advances on NBC show America’s Got Talent

Christian Stoinev during his "America's Got Talent" audition

Illinois State grad Christian Stoinev ’13 is advancing on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” The veteran circus performer appeared on the June 17 episode of the competition show.

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