What are the best acting schools in Los Angeles?

Acting schools in Los Angeles?

• I am only a sophomore but want to start looking at colleges. I am looking to major in acting. Does anyone know any great to amazing acting schools in the Los Angeles area?

• Answer:

  The top 2 obvious choices in the LA area are USC and UCLA. Both schools have a long list of distinguished alumni, and because they are located in the film and tv capital of the world, the better students have exposure to agents, producers and others in the industry that is almost impossible to replicate. Another great school in the LA area is CAL Arts in Valencia. Two other schools in California to consider are ACT in San Francisco and UC San Diego. All three schools have produced numerous actors, directors and others working in the industry - thanks to the close proximity to the film industry. Here is an article in the Hollywood Reporter where they asked theatre insiders and top casting directors to give their top choices for the best schools for aspiring actors. All five California schools were on the list of the top 25 schools. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-25-drama-schools-319963