Eddie Cekici
Co-Business Manager
Voice Part: Bass
Semester in Noteworthy: 6th
Semester in Berkeley: 8th
Major: Chemical Biology, Minor: Statistics
Interests: being albanian, gipsy kings, olive oil, outer wilds, jon bois
Bio
Hey, what’s up y’all, it’s nice to meet you, but it’s even better to meet me. My name is Eddie Cekici, I have 250 hours in Noteworthy and I specialize in making weird ass noises with my mouth. Noteworthy is a way of life for me. I go in there, do some b’s, maybe some k’s, throw in a couple t’s in there to really get everybody pumped. The chicks go wild. Like feral hogs. Did you know that feral hogs will eat people? Apparently they cause so much agricultural and even property damage that it’s legal in Texas to hunt them from a goddamn helicopter. And they WILL eat human flesh if given the chance. Just like pangolins. Well, I lied about the pangolins, but you believed me, didn’t you? And that’s what really matters, because belief in an assumed truth is stronger than proof of reality, and through this we are able to change not just our perceptions of reality, but reality itself. For example, this tea I’m about to drink is super hot, but if I simply believe it is cold and I down it all in on- oh no oh ow hot hoo boy oh no that no wait no that was supposed to oh god HELP ahhhhh HELP ME PLEASE oh I can feel it making a hole in my throat that’s not good ok hoo ouch ow oh no nope no please I’m sorry anyways this date is going well don’t you agree? no? that’s ok more panda express crab rangoons for me
Ellington Chen
Co-Music Manager
Voice Part: Baritone
Semester in Noteworthy: 4th
Semester in Berkeley: 4th
Major: 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Interests: Singing, dancing, singing and dancing, singing but not dancing, dancing but not singing, neither singing nor dancing, actually I don’t even
Bio
For the past two years my Noteworthy bio has been pretty bad, so for this semester’s bio I decided to employ a Professionally Engineered Nanotech Inspired Smachine-learning algorithm that I fed some of Noteworthy’s best bios of the past to make the penultimate bio – and finally make me seem funny.
However, after months of quantum computations, I discovered a grave mistake. Eddie had somehow slipped into the samples and multiplied generation after generation until the computer could only recognize the world through obscure video game references, theater, and albania. Without further ado:
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Introducing Eddie, a living paradox of quirky charm, proudly representing his Albanian heritage right in the heart of New York. His love life reads like a script torn from a vintage video game, sprinkled with love bites and mysterious red marks.
Spotlight on Eddie, who steps onto the stage, his Hawaiian shirt one button shy of outrageous, bottle of olive oil in hand.
Eddie: (Eagerly) “Hello, world!”
His vampire lover, a figure cloaked in darkness, suddenly lunges at Eddie, leaving cryptic red marks on his neck.
Vampire Lover: (Passionately) Incomprehensible hisses and whispers, followed by a soft, sinister chuckle.
Eddie’s existence is now a peculiar blend of passion and awkwardness. He’s fallen for a vampire, and those enigmatic love bites multiply like bonus points in a retro video game.
The stage transforms into a pixelated world, resembling a vintage video game, with love bites appearing as mysterious power-ups.
Narrator: (Dramatically) “Level up in love, Eddie!”
STATS:
Love Bite Accumulation: Countless
Mysterious Red Marks: A growing collection
Video Game References: Rare as legendary loot
Aspirations: Ever-evolving like game expansions
As for his life goals, they’re as unique as the storyline of a vintage game. He dreams of becoming a published playwright, but sometimes he takes a dive into the “OH MY GOD SO REDACTED,” like an unexpected twist in a storyline.
Eddie, deep in thought, ponders his aspirations, a cloud of mystery hovering over his dreams.
Eddie: (Contemplative) Muttering to himself, with occasional cryptic whispers.
And in a plot twist that could be straight from a role-playing game, Eddie discovered an ancient Game Boy hidden in an old drawer. Its screen flickered to life, and he embarked on a quest within the pixelated world of “Glover,” as obscure as his vampire lover’s affection.
Eddie’s hands frantically explore the old drawer, and he finds the Game Boy, its screen coming to life in a dramatic, pixelated spectacle.
Narrator: (Excitedly) “A new quest begins!”
As the moonlight bathes their secret rendezvous in an ethereal glow, Eddie serenades his vampire love with verses more poetic than a bard in a fantasy RPG. His heart is a labyrinth, beating to a rhythm known only to them.
Eddie and his vampire lover stand together in the moonlit embrace, the stage set in a surreal and romantic tableau.
Eddie: (Poetically) “In this pixelated love story, we’re the heroes of our own game.”
And now, for a five-line rap to capture the essence of this extraordinary love story:
Eddie and his vampire lover, entwined in an intricate dance, perform a rap with supernatural finesse.
Eddie and Vampire Lover: (Rapping) “Vampire lover, my heart’s undercover, Cryptic red marks, a passion like no other, In the realm of pixels, we found each other, In the game of love, we level up together, Eddie and his vampire, an odd couple, forever.”
Athena Liu
Co-Music Manager
Voice Part: Tenor 1
Semester in Noteworthy: 2nd
Semester in Berkeley: 2nd
Major: Undeclared (intended CoC transfer)
Interests: music, gay little TV shows, licking jam out of those tiny single serving plastic boxes, nature walks, alliums, videotaping curious creatures, head scritches, your mother, Steamed Hams (meme), cooking
Bio
psst. psssst! hey, you. yes, you with that bad haircut. mmmyep. that one.
great! i got your attention! okay. i need your help. listen close. someone trapped me in this webpage. this picture of me you’re looking at right now? i’ve been stuck in this position for weeks. god, it hurts. i can feel the pixels burning into my skin. crazy, right? imagine how i feel. i figured out how to screw with the HTML the other day and write this. oh, how’d this happen? i’ll spare you the gory details, but basically at rehearsal the other i asked the managers what deez was, felt someone punch my head, and woke up in here.
you’re willing to help me? oh my days! believe me, i’m endlessly grateful. next time you want to go to croads that’s on me, yeah? ok, here’s what i need you to do. i need you to open up an incognito tab in google chrome and type “youtube.com” into the search bar. then type “uc berkeley noteworthy enormous penis” into the youtube search bar. click on the first video that pops up and watch the whole thing. after you do that, i’ll be freed. cheers, mate, and thanks again. really.
Bhaskar Roberts
Co-Business Manager
Voice Part: Tenor 2
Semester in Noteworthy: 3rd
Semester in Berkeley: 8th
Major: Computer Science
Interests: Dropping out of school to try and make it on Broadway
Bio
A few years ago, I was driving alone on the highway at cruising speed. The road was straight and the sun was hot, and the moment felt right to sing my heart out. Car singing is way more fun than shower singing because in the car, I really let loose. So I was reaching the climax of a favorite Broadway showstopper, belting with all my heart, when I glanced out my right window. There was a car driving alongside me, and inside was a woman staring at me with an expression that said, “Does he think the car is soundproof?” We locked eyes, sharing the moment when I realized that she was watching me not realize that she heard me. We both looked away quickly. It was awkward for both of us.
There has to be a moral to this story somehow. Maybe it’s that singing should be emotive without inhibition. Sing for yourself and sing from the heart. Or maybe the moral is that you should never make eye contact with people because if they’re already looking at you it’ll be twice as awkward as not making eye contact. Yeah, I think that’s the moral.
Tom Guan
Retired
Voice Part: Baritone
Semester in Noteworthy: 4th
Semester in Berkeley: 8th
Major: Psychology, Minor: Health and Wellness
Interests: singing, being the oldest young person in noteworthy, repeating the same 5 jokes over and over again, not league or tft, playing basketball and volleyball at the same time (trust me, it’s great), spending my life savings on panda express, a plate with chow mein, orange chicken and broccoli beef, running out of charac
Bio
So I have no idea what to write for my bio, but I’m in a funny and silly™ mood so I’ll tell some jokes and you’ll have to get the punchline from me in-person (I’m so sorry, in advance).
– Why does a duck have tail feathers?
– What do you call a fish with no eyes?
– I cried last night when my dad was cutting up onions.
– What’s red and has two legs?
– What do you call a women with one leg?
– Time flies like an arrow.
– My grandma always told me that “slow and steady wins the race”.
– What sound does a witch’s car make?
– Instead of e-girls, I think we should use the term “iLadies” instead, thoughts?
– Did you know I use to play the piano by ear?
– What happens when you pour root beer into a square glass?
Andrew Tran
Voice Part: Tenor 2
Semester in Noteworthy: 4th
Semester in Berkeley: 6th
Major: Chemical Engineering
Interests: between 3 and 15 interests
Bio
It’s kinda crazy to go from a place where there are 7 different people with the exact same name to being the only Andrew in a cappella (at the time of writing [citation needed] ). I had someone who had the same first and last name but completely different middle name at my middle school and they kept giving us each other’s schedules. But they could keep track of 4 different Andrew Nguyens? Like I just straight up lost a day because the front office couldn’t tell 2 letters apart. I was fine in high school but my friend group back home had 3 Andrew’s in it, and I lost the right to being the only Andrew in an Overwatch game so I am forever branded as both my first and last name.
Bonus: If you can pronounce my last name correctly I’ll give u a high five : )
Bonus II: Hit me up at 845-243-1449 if you have any inquiries, I’m always looking for an investment opportunity (especially crypto)!!
Stephanus Yang
Voice Part: Tenor 2
Semester in Noteworthy: 4th
Semester in Berkeley: 4th
Major: Chemistry
Interests: chemistry, the college of chemistry, CoC, chemical compounds, chemists, chemistry research, chemistry labs, chemistry jobs
Bio
Here are a list of questions and answers I have received about my hair to save you the trouble of asking:
Q: When and why did you dye it?
A: Two weeks ago to evade the IRS after committing tax fraud.
Q: Did you dye it yourself?
A: The trick is to pour all the dye in a bucket and dunk your whole head in.
Q: Is it temporary?
A: Everything always comes to an end. Everything happens for a reason.
Q: How’d you choose the color?
A: Have you ever watched Fairy Tail?
Q: Do the curtains match the drapes?
A: See for yourself. https://bit.ly/stephanusyangwebsite
Jessica Yu
Voice Part: Tenor 1
Semester in Noteworthy: 4th
Semester in Berkeley: 8th
Major: Environmental Economics and Policy, Minors: Demography, Data Science, and Music
Interests: singing, arts and crafts, casually walking, procrastinating, sleeping, visiting museums/art galleries/themed parks/amusement parks, thrifting, world travel
Bio
The first non-male and soprano to ever become part of Noteworthy (go Tenor 1). Noteworthy’s human tuner when no whistle tuner is around.
I initially planned to write some sexy stuff, such as business ideas I legitimately have had, or courses that I want to teach to disadvantaged children, or topics in pop culture that I’m interested in studying/researching from academic perspectives. However, I’ve learned to realize that exposing too much about yourself to strangers is not good. So I’ve decided to shorten my self-introduction to the following line:
Ask me anything about pressed-on nails
Jerry Hou
Voice Part: Baritone
Semester in Noteworthy: 3rd
Semester in Berkeley: 8th
Major: Chemical Engineering, Minor: Theater
Interests: Video Games, Theater, Chemical Engineering, Calligraphy, Voodoo Dolls
Bio
I’m in a life improvement phase right now. Here’s my favorite tips.
You know when you take photos when you hang out with your friends, and you look back at the photo afterwards and you’re thinking “Damn, I look like rubbish in this photo”? STOP. STOP THINKING THAT. You look hot and sexy. If your friend asked you if they looked good in that same photo, of course you would say they look amazing. So why do you not do the same thing to yourself?? “Treat others the way you want to be treated” my ass. Try reversing that. Give yourself the same respect that you give other people. BE COCKY. It’s hot and shows confidence to other people. Hooray!
Don’t feel pressured to ever wake up super early in the morning and start your day. Some people can get up at like 5 and finish their day early. It doesn’t work that way for everybody! Everybody’s biological clock is built differently, and we each have different optimal sleep cycles. So if you’re trying your best to start the day at 5 but can never seem to wake up energized, it’s probably not because you’re “unproductive” or “lazy”. You just genuinely aren’t made to do it. If you’re more awake and energized during the later hours of the day, OWN IT. Good for you! Good job!
Alex Pease
Voice Part: Bass
Semester in Noteworthy: 3rd
Semester in Berkeley: 4th
Major: Chemistry, Minors: Music and Data Science
Interests: Singing, gaming, complaining, cyberbullying the managers on discord
Bio
I’ve been drafting my bio with some other people and ran out of ideas, but I got some pretty funny feedback in the process:
– “You’re not funny”
– “You’re doing great”
– “No.”
– “I love long stories”
– “Yo wanna do NYT Connections”
– “Wordle?”
– “Wait you got 6”
Anyways I give up I’m too tired for this. This is Alex and you’ve been watching Disney channel.
– “Alex you need to work on this”
aslfjasdlkasdfl;kjflsjka I’ll get better ideas next semester I swear trust
Kian Chou
Voice Part: Bass
Semester in Noteworthy: 2nd
Semester in Berkeley: 2nd
Major: Molecular Environmental Biology
Interests: my girlfriend, music (kpop, edm, rnb), gaming, gym, birds aren’t real
Bio
My name is Kian (pronounced like the pepper) and I’m an MEB major at Berkeley. That stands for mega evil brigade. I am part of the mega evil brigade. Our purpose is yet to be unveiled. On an unrelated note, shoutout to my girlfriend Natalie she’s the best girl in the world!! I need to hit 300 characters. I just did. Goodbye
Caitlyn Liao
Voice Part: Tenor 1
Semester in Noteworthy: 2nd
Semester in Berkeley: 2nd
Major: Political Economy
Interests: -singing 😍, dance, boba, the color purple, bunnies, clothes, asian food (and maybe kpop)
Bio
Born with the initials CAL, I knew from the start it had to be the place for me. Never mind the fact that everyone around me wanted UCLA more (dining? housing? location? CONCERTS), or the fact that the Berkeley housing crisis is severe (who needs housing anyways). So I worked hard my whole young life and finally made it here, to the Area of the Bay, where all my dreams are guaranteed to come true! Now I am making the most of my valuable time at this extraordinary, prestigious university by singing for over 8 hours a week in a basement. Live laugh love cal (I have no choice in the matter)
Maya Rotenberg
Voice Part: Tenor 1
Semester in Noteworthy: 2nd
Semester in Berkeley: 6th
Major: Data Science
Interests: t1s, poke parlor before they removed the party discount, nilah sejuani, r/dataisbeautiful, tartaglia, peets coffee, open toed shoes, and my BRITA
Bio
So I legit can’t think of anything to write here so I’ll just provide this useful data because I stan dataframes and data science and data and pandas (animal) and python (animal) and machines (animal) and learning (animal).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15TmBXWZ5PRe1Dr2sG6V9TuS_vVeXQvUHj5EKHAkTGDY/edit
Amanda Sakimura
Voice Part: Tenor 1
Semester in Noteworthy: 2nd
Semester in Berkeley: 2nd
Major: Art History
Interests: aeiou aeiou aeiou john madden john madden uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu 999999999 i’m laughing for real right now football? football! john madden! john madden!
Bio
Did you know capybaras are considered fish by the Catholic Church?
If you call me right now I will tell you more interesting and wacky facts. I can also tell you lies! It comes naturally to me, among other curious things.
Call now at (248) 434-5508!
I haven’t felt like a real person since middle school! 18384829229 fish. Currently craving a Red Lobster cheddar biscuit. Calcium iron silicate crunch crumbhy. Baby needs snack of cleaner.
Every second you’re not running, I’m getting closer.
Justin Wong
Voice Part: Bass
Semester in Noteworthy: 2nd
Semester in Berkeley: 8th
Major: Computer Science PhD
Interests: Subharmonics, the second formant, oktavist, and other niche topics
Bio
My vocal career started in the shower and made it to broadway (and 116th) in NYC. Through it all there has been one constant, I can never seem to remember lyrics. And yes, this has been an issue before I got a concussed. Speaking of seeing stars, have you wondered what it would be like to see 10M fireflies lit up the world as you fell asleep? Someone should write a song about how it would be rude to stand and stare.