Joshua Scott "JC" Chasez is an American singer, songwriter, and a dancer. Born on August 8, 1976, he is also a record producer and actor. JC Chasez, who started his music career with The Mickey Mouse Club rose to fame as a member of NSYNC which also had atop artist like Justin Timberlake. As a songwriter and producer, he has written and produced songs for bands and individuals likes of Girls Aloud, Mattew Morrison, David Archuleta and Basement Jaxx. Aside from music and productions, he was a judge for America’s Best Dance Crew.

Early Life And education

JC Chasez was born in Bowie, Maryland but raised in Mennonite. He was adopted by Karen and Roy Chasez and had two other siblings Tyler and Heather. As a child, he liked to dance even though he was a shy person. Hel eventually got rid of his shyness as he began to sing. He had his education at the Robert Goddard Middle School and continued to Bowie High School.

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Early Career

JC Chasez was an excellent dancer while growing up, but very reserved. He only got into singing after building immunity to his shyness by partaking in a talent show. His friend bet him $20 bet to participate in that competition and as talented as he was, he won the competition. Through that, he was able to gain confidence and later took on to singing as his second passion.

His mother encouraged JC Chasez to audition for Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club after spotting an ad in the Washington Post in 1989. He got auditioned and was picked onto the show until 1996. There he came into contact with Justin Timberlake and the two became close friends. He also met future stars like Christiana Aguilera, Britney Spears, Tony Luca, Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell.

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