About Sing Out For Freedom
Sing Out for Freedom was founded by Liana Stampur and Erich Bergen in 2002. Since then, this concert has celebrated the achievements of the NYCLU and ACLU with song and speech from big stars and up-and-coming artists from Broadway and beyond. Learn more about our past shows.
2025: Sing Out for Freedom: Songs of Sanctuary
NYU Skirball
Michael Friedman Freedom Award: John Leguizamo
Host: Erich Bergen
Featuring:
Rosie Perez
Arian Moayed
Nicholas Caycedo
Shaina Taub
Jenna Bainbridge
Ato Blankson Wood
Christopher Jackson
Ari Afsar
Buena Vista Social Club
NYU Skirball
Michael Friedman Freedom Award: Busy Philipps
Host: Katie Couric
NYU Skirball
Michael Friedman Freedom Award: Peppermint
Host: Amber Ruffin
The Town Hall
Michael Friedman Freedom Award: Shaina Taub
Honorees: Padma Lakshmi, Patti Smith
Hosts: Busy Philipps & Sarah Jones
The Town Hall
Honorees: Broadway for Racial Justice
Host: Peppermint
Virtual
Honorees: John Lewis, Ruth Bader Ginsberg & Suffragists
Host: Lea DeLaria
The Town Hall
Freedom Award Honoree: Celia Keenan-Bolger
Honorees: Level Forward & Eva Price
Host: Laura Benanti
The Town Hall
Freedom Award Honoree: Alan Cumming
Host: Aasif Mandvi
The Town Hall
Freedom Award Honoree: Harry Belafonte
Host: Susan Blackwell
