06/20/2026
Introducing our guest skaters for this year’s Benefit Show! 🌟
YN Machida!
- National and International competitior representing the U.S. Landed all their triples at 21 and made national debut at 23! A full-time coach at Toyota Sports Performance Center and also working towards their masters degree in sport psychology.
Goku Endo!
- Goku is a Team USA Athlete, 8x US National Championship Competitor, and the 2018 US Novice Men’s Champion.
Annika Chao!
- 2026 US Nationals Junior Ladies Silver Medalist
- 2025 Pacific Coast Sectional Junior Ladies Champion
- 2025 JGP Varese (Italy) 5th
- 2025 Cranberry Cup International 2nd
- 2025 Santa Claus Cup (Budapest) 1st
Chelsea Liu & Ryan Bedard!
- Chelsea Liu and Ryan Bedard teamed up in June 2025. They are the 2025 IceChallenge gold medalists, 2026 U.S. Championships 8th-place finishers, and were named Team USA’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic alternates.
Sherry Zhang!
- Sherry Zhang is a Team USA figure skater who represented the United States at the Winter Youth Olympic Games, where she placed sixth individually and earned a silver medal in the team event. Last season, she finished eighth overall at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Off the ice, Sherry enjoys painting, exploring nature, and taking care of her four chickens: Dorito, Burrito, Frito, and Cheeto.
Keira Hilbelink!
- Keira Hilbelink is a two-time U.S. Junior silver medalist who has represented Team USA in international competition, including earning gold at the Tayside Trophy in Scotland.
Maile Hilbelink!
- Maile Hilbelink is a multi-time sectional competitor and two-time U.S. Figure Skating National Development Camp participant. Known for her explosive jumping ability, she is also recognized for her elegance, artistry, and strong performance quality on the ice.
Taira Shinohara!
- Taira is a 4 time Nationals competitor, and has competed at a Challenger Series and a Junior Grand Prix. He is currently also a mechanical engineering major at UC Irvine
Hiro Kaewtathip!
- Hiro Kaewtathip represents Thailand internationally. 2025 Asian Open Trophy champion and silver medalist of 2026 Bavarian Open. Fifth at 2025 ISU Junior Grand Pr
