Hi! I’m Lilit (Lee-leet), the founder of KCLA. I’m 17 years old, a senior at Lake Balboa College Prep, and the biggest bookworm you’ll ever meet. In February of 2024, I began my school’s first Writing Workshop, where I gathered aspiring writers weekly and led them through lectures, seminars, and advice on creative writing. Eventually I decided to bring that idea into the real world, and that’s how this workshop was born! I truly enjoy creative writing and engaging with my peers, so please, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns!

Lilit Nargizyan - Literary Educator

Maya Nagar - Art Educator

I’m Maya, I’m 16 and going into my junior year at El Camino. I mostly draw realistic portraits using pencil, pen, and charcoal, but I’m always trying out new styles. I’m interested in majoring in art or design, and I love art, journaling, thrifting, and listening to music.

Johan Gonzalez - Art Educator

I'm Johan, an aspiring animator and artist drawing since Pre-K. Outside of volunteering, I enjoy spending time with family, helping others out, making food, exercising, and well, drawing; even making the logo of this group! I hope to be of assistance, and I hope you can find the love in art as much as I do!

Livia Muhlgay - Art Educator

Hi, I’m Livia! I’m a senior in high school and spend all of my free time drawing, writing, or playing music. I love all things gothic and spooky and am aiming to venture into tattooing in the near future. If I had one goal, it would be to encourage kids to explore the horizons of their creativity, as I feel it helps gain a better understanding of themselves.

Abby Zey - Art Educator

Hello! My name is Abby! Im 16 years old, I love drawing and playing softball. My main art style is hyper realism, I use pen, pencil, mechanical pencils, paints and markers. I hope I can make everyone smile and laugh, and have a great time!

Shiloh Hill - Literary Educator

I’m 17, and I am both the head copy editor and opinion editor for my school’s newspaper !! I enjoy writing in all forms, but screenwriting and fiction are my main focuses. Considering my passion for film, I hope to become a director someday. 

Sophia Goudjeian - Literary Educator

Hello, My name is Sophia Goudjeian. Im 14, and I will be teaching children the art of literature. As we read and write together, I hope you will all feel the love that goes into each scripture. 

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