Kashe Quest (born in June 22, 2018) is an American child genius who is the youngest member of American Mensa, having joined at 2 years old.[1]
Kashe Quest | |
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| Born | June 22, 2018 Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Known for | Youngest American member of Mensa International |
Quest was born in Los Angeles County, California, to an Indian American mother, Sukhjit Athwal (also known as Sue or Jit), who is a child development expert from Northern California,[2][3] and an African American father, Devon, a law clerk. Quest's pediatrician noticed she could already speak with advanced syntax and have dialogue in complete sentences at 18 months old, so, they recommended that she be tested by a psychologist who administered the Mensa test, in which she scored 146, certifying her as a genius.[4] She can correctly identify every American state, every continent, every branch of government, and every element on the periodic table, in addition to learning Spanish and American Sign Language.[5]
Quest has been featured on ABC World News Tonight, The Today Show,[3] and interviewed at Jimmy Kimmel Live.
References
edit- ^ "Meet Mensa's Youngest American Member: 2-Year-Old Kashe Quest Of LA". CBS Los Angeles. CBS Broadcasting Inc. May 29, 2021.
- ^ Shapiro, Eric (October 12, 2020). "A Milpitas native then & now: Sukjit Athwal has stood tall wherever she's gone". The Milpitas Beat.
- ^ a b Abrahamson, Rachel Paula (May 27, 2021). "How a 2-year-old girl became the youngest member of American Mensa". Today Show.
- ^ Johnson, Lauren M. (May 28, 2021). "A 2-year-old from California is the youngest American to become a member of Mensa". CNN.
- ^ Pavia, Will (June 1, 2021). "Kashe Quest, two-year-old with an IQ of 146, is America's youngest Mensa member". The London Times.
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