Arizona Opera Cast Members & Creatives

“My sound is all about feels.... Whether it’s Happy, Sad, or Love feelings I want my music to move you. Although my roots and inspiration come from the old school R&B and Soul sound. I love to infuse those feels with sounds of today. New age twist with a Retro Vibes.”

-Javi Starr

Luis “Javi Star” Egurrola has been entertaining the masses with his unique style, passion and performance since the tender age of eight. During High School and College, he further explored the world of theater and dance which created an opportunity for Javi to perform in multiple local and national productions; setting the framework for a life of entertainment, countless collaborations, awards, and accolades for years to come.

Some of his musical influences include Prince, Michael Jackson, George Michael, and Maxwell; these artistic styles are easily identified as you watch Javi’s engaging and eclectic style of entertainment.

Javi has coached and performed with the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad and the Phoenix SUNS Solar Squad for over a decade. He lends his skillset to Choreography Pros (A Pro Dance Convention), by choreographing for collegiate and dance teams in the NBA. Such teams include the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavs, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings and the Denver Nuggets.

Javi performed in and choreographed for the 2009 NBA All-Star Week, and has choreographed for many events in the valley of the sun as well as nationally. His personal style left his thumbprint on several music videos, live performances, theatrical events, hosting events and competitions. Javi serves as Co- Artistic Director of EPIK Dance Company, a Phoenix based non-profit dance company. EPIK offers an avenue for dancers to further their dance career by providing them with opportunity to perform professionally and produce live stage productions. Javi is no stranger to TV, working with many local News and TV stations and acting as the In Arena host for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

Javi’s commercial work, charity work, and works with many of the community school programs in Arizona has been acknowledged and awarded by the Phoenix Festival of Arts Mayor's Award (2013) and the State of Black Arizona Honoree (Arts and Arts Education Vol. IV 2015).

Javi has released his new single I Got You on Studio 54 music record label, and is currently recording an EP album to be released soon.

Javi Star says singing and entertainment is his life! His mantra is “No matter what you do or how you do it, as long as you have true passion you will succeed.”