Liya
Age: 13 | Hometown: Scarsdale, NY
What are you most excited about joining
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!?
I am so happy to be on the stage cooking again, and finally getting a chance to meet all our fans.
About Liya:
I started cooking when I was seven years old. Since my parents own two restaurants, I’ve always been in the kitchen. My moms and dad often cook at home so whenever they do, I would try to learn everything I can.
The MasterChef Junior kitchen has taught me a lot of stuff, but one of them is to be patient and never worry if you mess up. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when it comes to cooking. Take your time, practice and before you know it you too can be the next MasterChef Junior.
Grayson
Age: 14 | Hometown: Austin, TX
What are you most excited about joining
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!?
Reuniting with my masterChef Junior castmates and cooking up great new dishes together! I’m also excited to travel and meet other kids who love to cook as much as I do.
About Grayson:
I’ve been cooking since a young age. I am mostly self-taught, learning indirectly from prominent chefs via cookbooks and cooking shows. I have always enjoyed tasting and cooking new food and I love to experiment with new ingredients. I am inspired by ingredients I find at my local Farmer’s Market, the local chefs in Austin, and by other chefs from all around the world.
In the MasterChef Junior kitchen, I learned that taking risks can be scary but also very fun and rewarding. I also learned so much about the importance of teamwork.
Molly
Age: 14 | Hometown: Springfield, NO
What you are most excited about joining
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!?
Traveling to places I haven’t been before, to cook in front of a live audience, to reunite with my friends, and to enjoy the experience.
About Molly:
I started cooking competitively at the age of 5. My father taught me how to cook. I love cooking anything and everything on the grill, but I also enjoy making homemade pasta dishes.
In the MasterChef Junior kitchen, I learned so many new techniques like how to flambé, fillet a salmon, and improve my baking skills. My father is a professional pit master and restaurant owner and he is my inspiration for cooking.
A’Dan
Age: 13 | Hometown: Lilburn, GA
What are you most excited about joining
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR LIVE!?
I'm looking forward to cooking on stage with my friends, meeting kids in the different states, share my culinary skills and experience and to give fans a good time and great show.
About A’Dan
I started cooking very young at the age of three (with my dad). I learn to cook from videos, cooking shows and self taught. My inspiration for cooking comes from family members, my favorite idol chefs and local chefs I know.
In the MCJ kitchen I've learn so many exceptional cooking techniques and safety.
In my free time if I'm not cooking I enjoy learning new things from becoming an entrepreneur, spending time with family and friends, playing my instrument (trumpet) I like to travel, play sports and play video games. I also want to open restaurants around the world when I get older.