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Submit your video by Friday at 5 p.m. for a chance to cook for Questlove and others.
(Photo by M. Edlow for GPTMC)

Philadelphia’s favorite drummer, Questlove of The Roots, is holding a open casting call on Twitter for an aspiring chef to win the opportunity to work with the renowned musician on a number of upcoming projects, including the chance to prepare a meal for him, the band and several special guests during The Annual Roots Picnic on June 4th

And you don’t need to be a professional chef to be considered, Questlove just wants to make sure you know your way around a kitchen.

To enter, send a 90-second video of yourself creatively explaining why Questlove should choose you to cook for him and the gang — note: you don’t need to be cooking in the video. Mail your video to questlovesfood@gmail.com or tweet the video to @cook4quest) by Friday, March 25 at 5 p.m.

Keep in mind that Questlove is a guy who’s passionate about food — here’s how he describes his favorite pick for cheesesteaks, Tony Luke’s: “My number one spot without a doubt. The perfect bread, the meat is perfect. Great after-taste. Just an awesome spot.” (He even debated the virtues of a great Philly cheesesteak with Jimmy Fallon and Bradley Cooper on Late Night last week.)

Of the submissions received, five chefs will be chosen over the weekend to compete in a Top Chef -style “Qook-Off Showdown” on April 3rd here in Philadelphia at a secret location.

The winner will receive the opportunity to cook for the Grammy-award winning band and promised special guests — and be a part of a potential food project that Questlove has in the works. (We’re hearing rumors he may be trying to bring a new food truck to Philly…)

We’ll keep you posted if we find out more information. And good luck to everyone that applies — it sounds like it’s going to be a lot of fun.

UPDATE: Deadline extended until midnight tonight.

?uestlove’s Qookoff Show Down [Okayplayer]