Friendship Circle
Began volunteering around age eight.
Singer · Advocate · Community voice
Steven Abadi
Using music to inspire acceptance, belonging and a world where everyone has a voice.
As seen onLA VOIXTVABELL CENTRE
La Voix Season 7Montréal QuébecAutism Self-advocate
“Music gives a voice to connection, belonging and hope.”— Steven Abadi
16+Years supporting Friendship Circle
$600KRaised for inclusion through Walk4Friendship
OneMission: inclusion for all
CountlessLives touched by music and kindness
Who is Steven?
A voice that moves people forward.
Steven Abadi is a Montréal-based singer, autism self-advocate and community leader who turns every stage into a place for connection.
Biography
Music, friendship and inclusion.
Steven’s public story connects performance, autism acceptance and the communities that helped amplify his voice.
Montréal, QuébecSteven began volunteering with Friendship Circle around age eight. What started as a community connection grew into a lifelong commitment to making people feel seen, heard and valued.
Music became his bridge. From an album benefiting Friendship Circle to a memorable run on La Voix, Steven has used his voice with warmth, courage and purpose.
In 2024, he sang the national anthems at the Bell Centre during Autism Acceptance Month—bringing advocacy onto one of Montréal’s biggest stages.
Read Steven’s IMDb profilePerformances
Defining public moments.
01La Voix blind audition · 2019
My Way, Frank Sinatra
The performance introduced Steven to a wider Québec audience and led Marc Dupré to turn his chair near the end of the song.
Explore story 02La Voix duel with Ferline RegisSi Dieu existe
A powerful and sensitive duet that became one of the season’s most emotionally charged moments.
Explore story 03Bell Centre · 2024National anthems
Steven connected music with a public accessibility and autism acceptance initiative.
Explore story 04Friendship Circle Montréal · 2013Walk4Friendship concert
At 16, Steven performed songs connected to his album, whose proceeds supported Friendship Circle.
Explore storyGallery
Scenes from the story.
Highlights
Steven’s journey.
Walk4Friendship
First participated in the annual community walk.
Album
Released an album benefiting Friendship Circle.
La Voix
Competed in season 7 with Marc Dupré.
Duel
Performed with Ferline Regis on La Voix.
Vanier
Graduated from Vanier College.
Bell Centre
Sang the anthems for Autism Acceptance Month.
CTV
Appeared on CTV Montréal and at an Alouettes game.
Press & sources
The story, documented.
Explore independent and official coverage of Steven’s performances and advocacy.
HollywoodPQ
La Voix: Un participant émeut le Québec en entier
Steven’s “My Way” performance and the story of learning French before auditioning.
Open article TVA NouvellesUn premier candidat Asperger à La Voix
Coverage of Steven’s groundbreaking audition on La Voix.
Open article Chabad.orgMontréal walkers raise nearly $600,000
Steven’s performance, album and long relationship with Friendship Circle.
Open article Montréal CanadiensCanadiens celebrate Autism Acceptance Month
Official coverage of Steven’s anthem performance and accessibility initiatives.
Open article Giant Steps MontréalCTV News and Canadiens anthem
A feature about Steven’s interview after singing the national anthems.
Open article IMDbSteven Abadi profile
Profile of the Montréal singer, music therapist and autism self-advocate.
Open articleLet’s connect
Build a more inclusive world together.
For performances, speaking engagements, collaborations and community initiatives.