Andrés Useche

Andres Useche directed the music video for his own song "Dream to Belong" which was released ahead of the 2013 legislative session to support the push for Immigration Reform. The video also includes cameos by immigration Reform allies such as President Barack Obama, Senator Dick Durbin, congressman Luis Gutiérrez, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, political satirist Stephen Colbert, golden globe award-winning actress Claire Danes, actress and activist Rosario Dawson, civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, singer Shakira, talk-show host Cristina Saralegui, Representative Raul Grijalva and many more.

In 2012 Andres Useche wrote a second song in support of Immigration Reform and the DREAMers called "Dream to Belong", aided DREAM Act organizations, sang in support of immigrants in the U.S. and backed efforts which culminated in the Obama administration's "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (DACA) initiative which grants protection from deportation and work permits to the undocumented youth.

In celebration of Barack Obama's Inauguration Andres was invited to perform at The Latino Inaugural Gala held at the Hall of the Americas / The Organization of American States (OAS) across the street from White House grounds on January 19, 2009.

In February 2008, Andres wrote and performed the song "Si Se Puede Cambiar" in support of the Barack Obama presidential campaign. On the music video Andres collaborated with filmmakers Eric Byler and Warren Fu. The Youtube hit starred volunteers from across the country and included special appearances by Senator Gil Cedillo, actors Kelly Hu, Ken Leung, Kal Penn and activists Wendy Carrillo, and Annabel Park.

Gave lectures in universities on semiotics and art. [2001]