BA #176: Laura Chinn

April 23, 2017

 

On the one-hundred and seventy-sixth Box Angeles writer Laura Chinn (The Mick, Grandfathered) stops by Studio 309. She discusses growing up in the crazy world of Florida, dropping out of high school, Boom Chicago, and more!

 

 

the BA #176 breakdown
– Box rants internet net worths.
– Drinking and rituals.
– Born in Los Angeles but growing up in Florida.
– Dealing with a divorce and getting into dance / performance.
– The perils of Florida and dropping out of high school.
– Working random odd jobs like spa, telemarketing, Hooters and getting agents around the state.
– Losing a brother, moving back / forth to LA, and booking a NBC/Universal pilot at Disney.
– Sending out headshots, getting an agent and booking the first audition for a horror movie.
– More odd jobs, regular drama gigs, and transitioning into comedy.
– Taking Groundlings / UCB classes and getting a writer mentor.
– Learning via a producer assistant gig and landing Boom Chicago.
– A literary agent and Flintstones opens writing gig floodgates.

For more Laura, catch her in Young & Hungry on Amazon and follow her on Instagram @laura.chinn.

 

STUDIO BEER – Reel Brewery, Narcissus IPA