Leila Feinstein Bio
Leila Feinstein is a Thai-American Journalist currently working as a news anchor based in Los Angeles. Most recently she worked for Tribune-owned KTLA. Feinstein joined KTLA full-time in March 2003. This is after working at the station on and off as a freelance reporter and anchor for two years. Currently she is the co-anchor of the KTLA prime news.
Moreover, Leila also worked as the weekend sports anchor and weekday news reporter for KTLA prime news. She has received a Los Angeles Press Club Award and a Golden Mike Award for a report on a local quadriplegic surfer. Leila also received another Golden Mike for the KTLA News special “Access Asia.”
Prior to joining KTLA, Feinstein worked as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at KRON in San Francisco and BAY-TV in San Francisco and San Jose. She then worked as a sideline reporter for Fox Sports Net. She continued and served as a general assignment reporter and weekend weather anchor at KCOY in Santa Maria. Feinstein worked as a general assignment reporter and weekend weather anchor at WSEE in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Feinstein began her broadcasting career as an associate producer at CBS. During this time she was obtaining her Master’s degree in broadcast journalism at NYU. In addition, Feinstein takes part in a lot of volunteer work, as she is a member of the Asian American Journalists Association, mentors teenagers, and works with victims of domestic violence. Moreover, she appears at many KTLA-sponsored and public community events. She also volunteers with deaf children in the community and speaks Thai and French.
Leila Feinstein Age
Feinstein is 51 years old as of 2023. She was born on February 4, 1972 in Providence, Rhode Island, in the United States of America. In addition, Leila celebrates her birthday on 4 February every year and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Leila Feinstein Height
Leila stands at an average height and has a moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in her photos relative to her surroundings. However, her actual height, weight and other body measurements are currently not known. We are keeping tabs and we will update this information once it is out.
Leila Feinstein Family
Feinstein was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in the United States of America. She is the daughter to Alan Feinstein (father) a Philanthropist and a former mail-order and Internet promoter and Dr. Pratarnporn Chiemwichit (mother) a child psychiatrist. In 1963 Feinstein’s parents lived in Rhode Island and later in 1966 they settled in Cranston, Rhode Island, where they still live today. She has two siblings her brothers who are late Ari, a salesman and entrepreneur, who died in 2021; and Richard, a writer, who died in 2008. However, Feinstein is of mixed Jewish and Thai descent.
Leila Feinstein Education
She has a Bachelor’s degree in political science and theatre/dance from Brown University. Feinstein won a student Emmy Award for a report on the police abuse of homeless people in New York City while in school and has also received a fellowship from the Society of Professional Journalists.
Leila Feinstein Husband
Feinstein is married to Chaka Forman since June 19, 2004. They have two children. In addition, Leila enjoys spending time with her children as well as swimming, dancing, camping, and yoga.
Leila Feinstein Salary
Feinstein earns an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 from her current position as the co-anchor of the KTLA prime news .
Leila Feinstein Net worth
Feinstein has an estimated net worth of between $1 million dollars and $5 million dollars as of 2023. Her main source of income is her successful career as a journalist.