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Jackie Evancho Appears at Kean Quest Finals

The singing sensation served as a guest judge and presented the "Jackie Evancho Award."

Jackie Evancho on Friday returned to the same stage where she gave her first ever public performance at the Kean Quest Talent Search—the popular local talent competition.

Jackie was a guest judge in the contest and presented the third annual "Jackie Evancho Award," at the Kean Theatre in Richland.

Named for the Pine-Richland native, who shot to fame in 2010 after appearing on “America’s Got Talent,” the award is presented to a contestant who, like Jackie, has competed in Kean Quest for two or more years, works hard, never gives up and continues to follow his or her dreams no matter the outcome, according to Kean Quest. 

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Kean Quest wasn’t Jackie’s only big event Friday. H starring Robert Redford, opened in theaters Friday.

Jackie, who plays Redford’s daughter in the political thriller, also will celebrate her 13th birthday Tuesday, April 9.

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Be sure to check back with Patch for an interview with Jackie, including what’s next for the young star. 

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