This third season of the Chopped Teen Tournament features four preliminary rounds, airing Aug. 23, Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. The winner from each of those rounds will compete in the finale on Sept. 20 for a chance to win $25,000 and the title of Chopped Teen Champion. These 16 talented young adults are competing for that opportunity. Get to know what they're all about.

Myla's interest in cooking began when she was 6, when she would help her aunt in the kitchen. Together they would watch Food Network. Myla continued her cooking lessons with her mom, from whom she learned the importance of not overseasoning your food. In high school Myla studies business, which she knows will be integral to her future culinary career. She is also very much into competitive sports, and she's involved in her church. Myla likes to feature her African roots in her cooking.

Jared spent most of his formative years playing basketball, and only a year ago, after he completed a summer culinary program, did he become interested in cooking. He now works at Crabtree restaurant in Chappaqua, N.Y., taking the competitive edge he gained from sports and applying it to food. At Crabtree he has learned everything from knife skills to butchering. When he's not playing sports, or attending high school, Jared reads cookbooks and watches Food Network.

Kamryn comes from culinary blood — her parents met while attending Johnson & Wales, and her dad is still a chef. He started Kamryn cooking at the age of 5, using his young daughter as a sous chef. Now the tables have turned and Kamryn cooks dinners up to four night a week with her dad as her sous chef. In high school Kamryn enjoys science and oftentimes likes to incorporate it into her cooking — she hopes to one day combine the two in a restaurant. She is a big fan of Chopped, and she knows she won't forget an ingredient.