Join us on October 18th for Claris’ City Lights Gala, a powerful evening of transformative stories and in celebration of the many lives impacted through Claris Health.
Having spent his formative years in California, Hunter is overjoyed to be championing Claris Heath and its service to the LA community. As an actor and performer, Hunter’s work primarily exists in film, television, and stage. His other jobs, however, are as husband and father. They are his favorite roles yet.
Film credits include Still Alice (opposite Julianne Moore), It’s Complicated (opposite Meryl Streep), 17 Again, and Paperman. Television work spans eight seasons on Weeds and key roles in This Is Us, Hand of God, and Quantico. Stage appearances include starring turns in To Kill a Mockingbird, Godspell, and more.
Cassie Brandi is a vocalist & pianist based in Austin, Texas, who first took the stage at age six. From singing on cruise ships to performing at Suntory Hall in Tokyo or leading worship, her journey has always centered on connection and emotional storytelling.
Her EP Beautiful Surrender received radio airtime nationwide, and she continues to inspire through her original work, session recording, solo performances, and vocal coaching. Learn more at cassiebrandi.com.
Michael N. Henderson is a father, therapist-in-training, spoken word artist, and TEDx Speaker pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology while working in private philanthropy and homeless advocacy. He is the co-founder of LikeU.
Michael N. Henderson is a father, therapist-in-training, spoken word artist, and TEDx Speaker pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology while working in private philanthropy and homeless advocacy.
He is the co-founder of LikeU, a nationally recognized conversation starter game created during the social unrest and isolation of 2020 to help people reconnect through meaningful questions.
Guided by the belief that “the most powerful words besides I love you are me too,” Michael blends poetic insight with clinical curiosity, using storytelling to bridge cultural divides and bring people closer, one question at a time.