黑料不打烊 LA鈥檚 鈥淎lumni Wisdom Session鈥 is held every semester, and features a rotating group of accomplished LA-based alumni who share their advice, perspectives and experiences with current semester students.
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Among the many words of wisdom shared by the alumni participants, all of the panelists agreed that multi-hyphenates are calling the shots in the current environment. The ability for students to be both talented and skilled in a variety of areas is the key to building a prolific and successful professional career in any genre of entertainment.
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