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41 Dollars (The Scott Hicks Story) (2009), Transformers 2 (2009), series regular on Law and Order (2008), series regular on K-Ville (2007), The Trunk (2007), Steppin: The Movie (2007), Transformers (2007), Departed (2006), Kings Ransom (2005), Hustle and Flow (2005), My Baby's Daddy (2004), Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), Scary Movie 3 (2003)

Shedrack Anderson III, actor

Class of 1995, theatre

Blood River (2008), Grizzly Park (2008), Stompin (2007), Drive Thru (2007), Fat Albert (2004), and several guest staring roles on television

Shondrella Avery, actress

Class of 1989, theatre

Deja Vu (2006), Domino (2005), "Cuts" series regular, Napoleon Dynamite (2004) "Girls Behaving Badly" series regular, plus guest star on several tv shows, and star of her own one woman show titled, “Ain’t I Enough” a dramedy that Shondrella wrote about her life growing up.

Corbin Bleu, actor

2002-2005, theatre

High School Musical 3 (2008), High School Musical 2 (2007), High School Musical (2006)

Series regular on Flight 29 Down (2005-2007), Catch that Kid (2004).

Monica Calhoun, actress

Class of 1989, theatre

Over 30 Guest Starring Credits on TV, star of The Salon (2005), Gang of Roses (2003), Civil Brand (2003), Pandora's Box (2003), Love and Basketball (2000), The Best Man (1999)

Clea Duvall, actress

Class of 1995, theatre

Passengers (2008), Anamorph (2007), Ten Inch Hero (2007), Zodiac (2007), Anamorph (2007), Itty Bitty Titty Committee (2007), The Land (2006), Two Weeks (2005), Helter Skelter (2004) (TV), star of HBO series Carnivale (2003), The Grudge (2005), Fathers and Sons (2004)

Jenna Elfman, actress

Class of 1989, dance

The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2008), Literary Superstar (2008), star of Courting Alex (2006) TV series, Touched (2005), What's Hip, Doc (2005), Looney Toons Back in Action (2003), star of TV series Town and Country (2001), star of TV series Dharma and Greg (1997-2002)

Leonard Earl Howze, actor

Class of 1995, theatre

Blood River (2007), School for Scoundrels (2006), Barbershop 2 (2004), Barbershop (2002), Antwone Fisher (2002)

Taran Killam, actor

Class of 2000, theatre
Bachelor No. 2 (2009), Anderson's Cross (2007), Epic Movie (2007), Mad TV series regular (2001-2002), and several guest starring roles on television

Janice Kawaye, voice over actress

Class of 1988, theatre

Ninja Gaiden Sigma (2007), star of animated series Class of 3000 as the voice of Kam Chin(2006-2007), Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi (2004), My Life as a Teen Age Robot (2003) also nominated in 2003 for and Annie Award for best Voice Acting in an Animated Televsion series for her role in this series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers (2003), Invader Zim (2001-2002)

Marla Sokoloff, actress

1996-1997, theatre

Play the Game (2008), star of ABC's Big Day as Alice (2006-2007), Vinyl (2006), Modern Men (2006) series regular, Crazy Love (2005), The Practice series regular

Tammy Townsend, actress

Class of 1988, theatre

Over 30 Guest Starring Credits on TV, Hollywood Horror (2008), series regular, Days of Our Lives (1994-1996), Family Matters (1995-1998), Rock Me Baby (2003)

McKenzie Westmore, actress

Class of 1995, music

Series regular, Passions (1999-present)

Sonia Romero, award winning printmaker

Class of 1998, visual arts

Winner of the Taylor Company's annual selection of a painting to be reproduced and presented to the White House Collection, 1st prize winner of the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts, Private Issue Jane Seymour Visual Arts Award

http://www.soniaromero.com

Eduardo Sarabia, artist

Class of 1994, Visual Arts

Eduardo has had several solo art exhibits spaning the United States, London, and Italy.

Kehinde Wiley, painter

Class of 1995, visual arts

Critically acclaimed artist who has had many articles written about his work. He collaborated with Puma for their spring/summer 2010 collection. Kehinde has had solo exhibits of his art at Columbus Museum of Art, Rhona Hoffman Gallery, Chicago, IL; Deitch Projects, New York; Conner Contemporary, Washington, D.C. The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY; Roberts & Tilton, Los Angeles, CA to name a few places.

Mattew Rushing, dancer

Class of 1991, dance

Principle dancer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, NYC, described by a New York Times critic as, "the finest dancer of our times". Matthew was a Presidential Scholar and was the recipient of the Spotlight Award. He has performed all around the world in places such as France, Russia, Canada and Hungary. Matthew also performed for former president Bill Clinton’s inaugural presidential celebration. In 2003, Matthew performed at The White House State Dinner in honor of the President of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki.

Jon B, recording artist

Class of 1993, music

Stronger Everyday (2004), Everyday Struggles (2003), Are U Still Down: Greatest Hits (2002), Pleasures U Like (2001), Cool Relax (1997), Bonafide (1995)

Katisse Buckingham, musician

Class of 1988, theatre

Katisse has performed and/or recorded with Herbie Hancock, Dr. Dre, Yellowjackets, Airto and Flora Purim, Vanessa Paradis, Andy Summers, Brian Auger, John Patitucci, Ricky Lawson,Terri Lyne Carrington, Bill Summers, Bob Hurst, Tom Brechtline, Gary Novak, Gary Thomas, Alphonso Johnson, B-Sharp Jazz Quartet, Don Grusin, Dean Parks, Greg Phillinganes, Harvey Mason, Abe Laboriel (Sr. and Jr.), Sandro Albert, Monday Michiru, Jaz Klash, Down to the Bone, Russ Kunkel, Robben Ford, Mike Elizando, Deepsky, The Angel, Patrice Rushen, DJ Quik, Non Amiss, Xzibit, and Kurupt. He has played on numerous films (including playing the flute for the "jazz flute" scene in the Will Ferrell film, Anchorman) and commercials. Katisse won an NEA Jazz Fellowship Grant to study with Woodwind Master Bill Green. He also won the Los Angeles Jazz Society New Talent Award. His band is called Upper Structure.

http://www.katisse.com

Gwhyneth Chen, pianist

1985-1987, music
Winner of several competitions including the 1993 Ivo Pogorelich International Piano Competition. Gwhyneth has performed all over the world and been featured soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan. Her CD Stravinsky - Petrouchka; Scriabin - Fantasy was released in 1999. Gwhyneth has collaborated with many well known artists including Vladmir Fedoseyev and the Moscow Radio Symphony for a tour throughout North America and Mexico.

Gwendolyn, recording artist

Class of 1993, theatre

Get Up and Dance (2007), Lower Mill Road (2006), Dew (2003), Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang (2003), was recognized as Best New Genre/Uncategorizable Artist of 2003 – LA Weekly Music Awards

Josh Groban, recording artist

Class of 1999, theatre

Awake: The Live Concert CD/DVD (2008), Noel (2007), Awake (2006), Closer (2003), Live in Concert CD/DVD (2002), Josh Groban (2001) Josh has also had numerous TV appearances including the 2005 Academy Awards, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Nobel Peace Prize Concert (2002)

Gretchen Parlato, recording artist

Class of 1994, music

Award winning singer. According to jazz legend Herbie Hancock, "The first thing you notice about Gretchen Parlatto is that she’s a singer with a deep, almost magical connection to the music." Gretchen has performed at the John Cage Retrospective at MOCA, the Ojai Music Festival, the Umbria Jazz Festival, the Taos Jazz and Latin Festival, and the concert for UNESCO in Paris, with Herbie Hancock, and at celebrated New York City jazz venues such as the Blue Note, Sweet Rhythm, 55 Bar, and the Jazz Gallery. She has provided vocals for the soundtrack to the 2004 film Seeing Other People starring Jay Mohr and Walt Disney’s A World of Happiness, which also featured such artists as Lou Rawls, Gary Oldman, Deborah Harry, and Isaac Hayes.

Ai Carina Uemura, recording artist

Class of 2000, dance

Ai is the first female artist to sign to hip hope label Def Jam Japan. According to the Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2008, http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/... Ai is "the Japanese answer to Japan. Her CDs include Don't Stop A.I. (2007), Live A.I. (2007), What's Goin' On A.I. (2006), Mic-a-holic A.I. (2005), Feat A.I. (2004), 2004 A.I. (2004), Rhythm & Babe (2004), Original A.I. (2003), My Name is A.I. (2001). DVDs include Nihon Budokan A.I. (2007), Mic-a-holic A.I. Japan Tour '05 (2006), Machigainai (2003)

Evan Astrowsky, producer

Class of 1990, theatre

Columbus Day (2008), Fanboys (2008), The Heaven Project (2008), The Tripper (2006), Mini's First Time (2006), Minotaur (2006), Disaster! (2005), Never Been Thawed (2004), Sam & Joe (2003), Cabin Fever (2002)

Betsy Chasse, producer

1985-1986, theatre

What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (2006), What the Bleep Do We Know!? (2004), Extreme Days (2001), Killer Bud (2001), Chasing Destiny (2001), Just One Night (2000), Labor Pains (2000), Spanish Judges (1999), Night Calls: The Movie (1998)

Paul Torok, producer

Class of 1988, theatre

Northfolk (2003), Twin Falls Idaho (1999)

Josefina Lopez, writer, actress, teacher

Class of 1987, theatre

Josefina has had over 40 professional productions of her plays shown throughout the United States. She has written such plays as "Simply Maria, Or the American Dream," "Confessions of Women From East L.A." and "Real Women Have Curves." She is the co-screenwriter of the movie version of "Real Women Have Curves," which garnered much acclaim, including at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival where the film won the "Audience Award" and a "Special Jury Award for Acting." She also wrote and directed the short film titled Baby Book (2005).

Nicole Lapin, news anchor

Dance

Nicole can currently be seen as an anchor on CNBC. Her previous work was as an anchor for CNN and CBS. She is also the spokeswoman for Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.

Ken Hayashi, author

Class of 1992, theatre

Wrote Millionaire By 26, Secrets to Becoming a Young, Rich Entrepreneur. Ken who has generated several million dollars in business and retired at age 26; is an entrepreneur, investor and speaker with national awards in sales and marketing. He has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, E! Television, ESPN and Fox TV.

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