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Elliott Desai

(He/Him)
Los Angeles
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Covers:  Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Film, Food, Local, Los Angeles, Music, Social Media, Television, Travel
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Elliott Desai’s Biography

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Producer. Host. Advancing arts & culture.

Elliott Desai’s Journalist Portfolio

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HollyShorts Film Festival: Colman Domingo, P.J. Palmer Among Winners, 18th Anniversary Red Carpet

HollyShorts Film Festival: Colman Domingo, P.J. Palmer Among Winners, 18th Anniversary Red Carpet

The 18th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival commenced at the TCL Chinese Theater to showcase 400 Oscar-qualifyi…

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HollyShorts Film Festival: Colman Domingo, P.J. Palmer Among Winners, 18th Anniversary Red Carpet

HollyShorts Film Festival: Colman Domingo, P.J. Palmer Among Winners, 18th Anniversary Red Carpet

The 18th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival commenced at the TCL Chinese Theater to showcase 400 Oscar-qualifyi…

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A Multi-Sensory Afternoon @ The Lume

A Multi-Sensory Afternoon @ The Lume

Street Art Alive! This weekend, consider visiting this beautiful exhibition of art from all around the world …

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Visit Encinitas & North County San Diego

Visit Encinitas & North County San Diego

As a resident of Los Angeles County, I'm often searching for easy day trips to cities in the surrounding area…

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Single, Indian And Partying

Single, Indian And Partying

Welcome back to your favorite Southern California, Arts & Entertainment talk show! This episode has the insid…

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Everything Last Week All At Once

Everything Last Week All At Once

We're returning to my radio show roots! While at UCLA, I had a weekly show called "Amusement Park" to share m…

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Salma Zaky Is Having Fun

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By Elliott Desai
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Picture this: it’s 2017 and you’re sitting in a basement in Westwood, Los Angeles. You have a college paper due tomorrow, but you’re busy. Why? Well, Salma Zaky is hosting a stand-up comedy show! Salma Zaky, Crown Heights, NY.
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The Brewsters Revive Legacies

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By Elliott Desai
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A Brooklyn-based family is building an archive of the future in plain sight. Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson have been filmmakers for over thirty years. They focus on communities of color and operate Rada Studio from their home in Fort Greene. In this space, they also raised a family.
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The Brewsters Revive Legacies

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By Elliott Desai
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A Brooklyn-based family is building an archive of the future in plain sight. Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson have been filmmakers for over thirty years. They focus on communities of color and operate Rada Studio from their home in Fort Greene. In this space, they also raised a family.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Four years of weekly broadcasting on UCLA Radio.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I asked for a typewriter as a birthday / holiday gift when I was around 12 years old.

How is social media changing news?

Pickup on social media can enhance a clip's reach and also drive a story's narrative. The social media audience has tremendous impact.
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