Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Minimum Undiscounted Future Rental Payments Not Yet Commenced (Details) - 5403 and 3003 Lease $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Not yet Commenced, Description [Abstract]
2021 (remainder)	$ 215
2022	1,420
2023	3,704
2024	3,815
2025	3,926
2026	4,047
Thereafter	22,004
Total minimum lease payments	$ 39,131

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