About Us

Our Mission

Creating solutions by providing access to resources and education to underserved communities ensuring everyone has the ability to tell their stories.

Our solutions are success-driven and cost-efficient processes we utilize to make sure our clients are happy with their results without needing to break their bank.

Our Promise

When you decide to bring us on to your team, we work with you as collaborators meaning we work with you on understanding your story, the importance of it and the results you are looking for. Communication is key for us and having a reliable collaborator is the first step in a successful event

Administrative Team

Adem Hayyu

Founder + CEO

Adem Hayyu, a local Black Muslim theater artist born and raised in South Seattle, WA, grew up surrounded by creative individuals and organizations dedicated to telling the community's most important stories. Noticing that many of these artists lacked the technical resources to spread their messages due to budget constraints, insufficient equipment, and other challenges, Adem founded SkyLit as a way to give back to the community that gave so much to him. SkyLit aims to provide solutions to these challenges, empowering local artists and organizations to amplify their voices.

Lando Diaz

Chief Program Officer

Lando's journey from San Antonio, TX to Seattle has allowed him to lend a hand on both sides of the music industry.

He finds fulfillment in centering and executing an artist’s vision.

His artistry is in making the process of showcasing art engaging, creating momentum leading right on to the stage.

He has proudly wept at several concerts.

Creative Team

Fernando Juarez

Resident Board Operator

Sound Technician

Fernando is a theater technician with over five years of experience working alongside Adem and Madelyn. He has helped produce events for organizations like El Centro De La Raza, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, and local high schools. Fernando has also mentored and trained numerous students, including Adem, in backstage production.

If he had to choose, he'd get enough bread to befriend a horse sized duck instead of fighting the duck.

Madelyn Zandt

Resident Sound Designer

Madelyn Zandt is a Seattle-based sound designer and engineer specializing in theater production. She originally introduced and trained Fernando and Adem in event production and serves as SkyLit's guide in creating optimal solutions. With over a decade of experience as a mentor and trainer in all things sound, Madelyn has worked with everyone from high school students to seasoned professionals.

Edgar Soto

Technician

Edgar Soto is an up and coming stage technician. He's very passionate about everything that goes into Event Production. His personal bucket list consists of graduating from a 4 year college. As for his work bucket list, he aims to be comfortable with his job and be able to work without the help of others.

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