Kaitlin Parker

Kaitlin Parker

Producer, 'The Business' and 'Hollywood Breakdown'

KCRW Staff/Producer

Contact: kaitlin.parker@kcrw.org

Kaitlin Parker produces KCRW’s The Business and The Hollywood Breakdown. The Business is an award-winning radio show and podcast that features lively conversations with some of the most interesting people in the industry, from Oscar-winning directors to first-time filmmakers. Past guests include George Clooney, Ava DuVernay and Bong Joon-ho. Kaitlin’s job merges two of her main interests: movies and audio storytelling. She also loves spending time outside and reading with her daughter.

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