Danielle Chiriguayo is an award-winning journalist, born and raised in LA. At KCRW, she bridges the gap between broadcast and digital, finding creative, multi-platform ways to tell the stories of Southern California, while also focusing on audience engagement. She reports on humanity-driven stories at the intersection of pop culture, nightlife, and more. Prior to KCRW, she worked at Marketplace, where she wrote digital-first features and trend-based stories. When she isn't working, she can be found riding public transit, catching up on the latest TV sensation, and checking out new bars.
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