LILYAN CHAUVIN

Lilian was my favorite teacher at USC. She taught acting to us. I loved her gracious and loving spirit! I will never forget her.

During the mid 70s, I attended Lilyan's acting class, in Studio City. Kin Shriner was part of our class. At the time, I worked for the studios, as a crew member, on weekly TV and motion pictures. Lilyan was a dedicated coach and wonderful, caring person. It's true, you never forget Lilyan Chauvin. I was blessed to be in her company.

I am better late than never. I just learned of your death today. I feel ashamed that I come now and not sooner to pay my respects. But, in truth I was just one of her students at USC approximately in 1978. At least I was able to front the money to restore Ms. Chauvin's guest book in her honor. I remember taking her acting class at USC's famous Mudd Hall for one semester. I was very motivated to learn my lines for her, and prepare to deliver them for her critique. I loved her French...

I never met Lilyan but read her beautiful L.A. Times obit, in which she was quoted as saying, "I am eternally grateful for each and every one of you." It was wonderful to see someone who put others first and I kept her obit handy as a reminder of an ideal priority.

She was a busy actress, director, writer, host, teacher, activist, board member, coach and a woman who made her voice heard. I suspect she was also a life long devoted student and a very good listener and problem solver for...

I first met Lilyan some 30 years ago through the acting workshop known as FIWI where Lil was a teacher. She became a great friend and I found her to be a wonderful instructor. She was always so giving of herself in so many ways.
The news of her death came as a great shock to me and I shall miss her greatly.

Joe Goddard

I met Lilyan Chauvin in the summer of 1970. I was a 22 year old struggling young actress attending a workshop at CBS Studios. Lilyan was one of the coaches. I was immediately drawn to this charismatic woman who seemed so eager to share her knowledge. She had an energy that was so exciting. Lilyan was unique.

Raised in war-torn Europe she managed to not only survive, but rise above the oppression surrounding her young life and I think that is a principal ingredient of Lilyan's...

to my friend and colleague -

thank you for sharing so much....

bon soir,

Jerold Franks
Past President
Casting Society of America

I studied under Lilyan at Columbia Studio's Film Industry Workshop. She was the best director there and a fun and loving person. I send my best thoughts to her friends and family.
Sandy St.John