Upcoming Events
Inspiring Imagination: An Interactive Talk with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Champaign , USA
Education Building, Room 2
advancement@education.illinois.edu
Education Building, Room 2
Event Type: Other
Speaker Information: Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Join the College of Education for a special guest presentation by Emmy Award–winning performer and puppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, best known for bringing Abby Cadabby to life on Sesame Street. A seven-time Emmy nominee and multi-faceted artist, Carrara-Rudolph’s work spans puppetry, voice acting, writing and arts-based education, with a career rooted in “spreading joy through the arts” and helping people navigate life creatively.
Thursday, April 16, 4-5 p.m. CT
Education Building, Room 2
Carrara-Rudolph will lead an interactive presentation followed by a Q&A. Known for blending storytelling, humor, music and hands-on creative engagement, her sessions often invite audience participation—attendees are encouraged to bring paper and a writing utensil as part of the experience.
A light reception will follow from 5–6 p.m. in the O’Leary Learning Center, Room 10.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested at go.education.illinois.edu/2026-04Rudolph.
Contact: Office of Advancement217-244-7228
advancement@education.illinois.edu
Sponsor: Office of Advancement