Sitcom star Janelle James brings humor and honesty to Chapman
September 6, 2025
It was no surprise that on Aug. 20, Dodge College’s Folino Theater erupted in laughter throughout the first Master Class of the year, as four-time Emmy-nominated actress Janelle James worked the room like one of her comedy sets. Known for her role as Ava Coleman on “Abbott Elementary.” James spoke with The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg.