J. Clara Chan is a former reporter for the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town team, where she covered the major Hollywood studios. She previously worked as a digital media writer at the Hollywood Reporter, where her coverage focused on the streaming business, podcasting and the creator economy. An alumna of Columbia University’s Barnard College and the Manhattan School of Music, Chan also is an accomplished violist.
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