Chris Militello’s hospitality journey began in the kitchen, learning family recipes and old-school work ethic from his grandfather. That early love for food and hosting evolved into a full-fledged career behind the bar where creativity, curation, and guest experience are the center of everything he does. His first bartending role at Radio City Pizza on Fremont Street introduced him to the world of craft cocktails and the art of pairing drinks with food. From there, Chris fell in love with Italian spirits, eventually becoming Bar Manager at Monzú Italian Oven and Bar, where he spent 7 years developing one of Las Vegas’s most respected beverage programs including a 100% Italian wine list and the city’s largest Amari selection. Chris also launched and led Monzú’s private events program, designing weddings, wine dinners, and intimate tastings that blended his passion for service with his talent for experience-driven hospitality. Before joining StarBase, Chris helped open Craft Creamery Speakeasy in the Las Vegas Arts District, where he explored creative cocktail techniques from infusions to molecular mixology. Now at StarBase, Chris brings his deep knowledge, event expertise, and love for crafting unforgettable moments to one of the city’s most dynamic event venues. Crafting memorable experiences through hospitality, creativity, and a deep love for the details. 

Lyla was born and raised in our wonderful Las Vegas, Nevada. Graduating from UNLV, with a degree in Hospitality Management and concentration in Event Design and Management, she's well-versed in the awe of the event industry. From experience behind the scenes, planning and connecting with clients, to attending a multitude of events firsthand, she understands the appeal of wanting to create and attend a unique event experience. Coming from the psychedelic art house of Meow Wolf's "Omega Mart", she understands how to elevate an experience, how to problem solve in any situation, and how to cater to just about any guest's particular needs. If she's not planning events, she's attending them!

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Tricia Costello has spent her career continuously redefining the way the world experiences events through the artistry of design, production, and technology.  As co-founder of creative agency Fresh Wata (FW), her inclusive entrepreneurial and humble spirit continues to shape the future. Tricia’s 60,000-square-foot studio and headquarters in the heart of Las Vegas includes a full fabrication shop and embodies creativity. Fresh Wata has engaged audiences coast-to-coast and globally, building relationships for clients in all industries. Tricia and her avatar have released StarBase, the world's first hybrid event space with a capacity of 650 people behind the new Allegiant Stadium. Tricia boasts a successful track record of events in virtual reality and IRL.

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Native to South Florida, Melissa Desrameaux (Dot) is a strategic ideator and developer of themed event landscapes, lively campaigns and opportune collaborations. Mission-driven and leveraging an eclectic background of public relations, production, marketing and hospitality expertise, she designs social experiences that stimulate interactivity within StarBase. Dot melds her creative talents with distinct tastes to help produce inviting atmospheres for entertainment, promotions and community building. Over the past 12 years, Dot has worked passionately on rockstar teams including Fresh Wata, Divine Events, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Life is Beautiful, Wendoh Media and CornerBar Management, and is esteemed to pour her energy into developing an event space the world had yet to offer. 

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