Songwriter Showcase presented by Nitanee Paris & ArtistMax

NITANEE PARIS is the and Director of A&R at ArtistMax, and Managing Partner at Marshmellow Skies Immersive Audio Studio, both created with legendary producer Ken Caillat (Fleetwood Mac, Colbie Caillat), and she is the Founder and Creative Director of the micro-sync label, Great Minds Sync Alike. She is on the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Songwriting Festival, the judging panel of the Intercontinental Music Awards, the SongArts Committee for the Society of Composers and Lyricists, and she is a professor of Songwriting at Cal Lutheran University. Paris has a passion for mentoring young songwriters and helping artists navigate the music industry by building their craft and expanding their networks. https://nitaneeparis.com/

ARTISTMAX is a comprehensive artist development program based at Marshmellow Skies, a GRAMMY Award–winning, immersive audio recording studio. ArtistMax is designed to help emerging and independent artists reach their highest creative and professional potential through personalized mentorship, songwriting and performance development, high-level production, and career strategy. Rooted in artistry, authenticity, and sustainability, the program empowers artists to refine their voice, build confidence, and navigate the music industry with clarity and purpose.

The Artists:

1. KAYLEY NELL is a singer-songwriter and music educator currently based in Nashville, TN. She has performed her original music on NBC’s Today Show, The Bluebird Cafe, and Tootsie’s Birthday Bash Stage. Her latest EP, “Daydreaming” is available on Spotify. https://www.instagram.com/kayleynell/

2. EXXY started her artistic journey as a teenager living in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, pursuing both music and acting. Her acting training took her from New York City to London where she studied and performed classical theatre, while also playing her music in clubs in Camden Town. Her last move brought her to Los Angeles to study songwriting and acting at the University of Southern California and has been living in LA since. Her music has been featured in national commercials, television, and film, and she is a classically-trained pianist and multi-instrumentalist.   https://www.instagram.com/lifeofexxy/

3. KAITLYN DORFF is a singer-songwriter who has been writing and releasing music for years, shaped by a lifetime surrounded by sound. After earning a degree in songwriting from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, Kaitlyn returned to Los Angeles to pursue her career in music. With a deep love for songwriting and storytelling, she continues to build momentum—most recently landing her first K-pop cut. https://www.instagram.com/kaitlyndorff/

4. MARIIA TSVETKOVA is a singer-songwriter hailing from a small city near Moscow, who has found her artistic home in the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles. Her journey took a serendipitous turn in 2019 when she received an invitation to SongwriterCamps in Palm Springs, a gathering hosted by hit songwriters Pam Sheyne and Richard, where she captured the attention of Nitanee Paris, Partner and Director of A&R at ArtistMax. Those two weeks would mark a turning point in her life, as she was signed to ArtistMax, working with legendary producer Ken Caillat. Her songs have recently been featured on the Netflix shows “Selling the OC” and “Love is Blind”. https://www.instagram.com/mariiasmusic/

5. FRANKLY is a singer/songwriter originally from Russia. In 2019 he was a contestant on the Voice Russia and his first single “Take Me Home” was released by Moonlit records. Later, he released “Higher” in collaboration with producer Maxong on Effective Records. Since he moved to the U.S., he has written songs released by Mariia Tsvetkova including “Stay Up And Fight”, “Go Getter”, and their duet “Still Complicated’, in addition to his own artist project. He is also signed to Great Minds Sync Alike creating custom music for film and television, and in 2025, his song “Universe” was featured in “Beyond the Gates” on CBS. https://www.instagram.com/vlad.frankly/

6. AUDRIANNA COLE is originally from Oregon and is now based in Los Angeles. She was signed with Universal Music Publishing as a teenager. Through her music journey, she’s had the privilege of working with multi-platinum, Grammy & Emmy award winning artists, producers and songwriters such as Linda Perry, Nathan Chapman, Liz Rose, Charlie Puth, Marty Dodson, and many more. She has placed songs in television and film, and with Vera Wang, Zales, Fortnite, American Girl, Wondergrove, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and many more.  https://www.instagram.com/audriannacolemusic/

7. CIERA MACKENZIE is a Gibson-sponsored artist who started her musical journey in Oklahoma under the watchful eye of Toby Keith at age 12. After successfully opening for Big & Rich at Ft. Sill, Toby invited Ciera to perform regularly at his events, and Ciera moved to Nashville in 2017, quickly becoming a regular in the music community. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in May 2025 with a BA in Music Performance and Business. Ciera has recorded with Grammy winning producers including Ken Caillat, and she has had multiple song placements with Showtime, Netflix, and indie films. https://www.instagram.com/ciera_mackenzie/

8. TXVX (Tiffany Victoria) is a genre-defying singer, songwriter, and producer who blends pop, soul, electronic, and experimental sounds. She champions female empowerment and self-expression, celebrating individuality and community. Her music combines soulful elements with futuristic sound design, delivering powerful messages that inspire listeners and highlight the strength of uniqueness. https://www.instagram.com/txvxtxvxtxvx/