Performing Arts (U)

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Pauline Chalamet

<p>Star of Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy <em>The Sex Lives of College Girls</em>, Pauline Chalamet discusses her life, career, and creativity.   </p><p>Pauline Chalamet is best known for her starring role in Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy<em> The Sex Lives of College Girls</em> on HBO Max.

Dominique Thorne

<p>Praised by <em>Entertainment Weekly</em> for her “deft exploration” of character, Dominique Thorne shares stories from her inspiring career on stage and screen.</p><p>Most recently seen in the Sundance 2024 hit <em>Freaky Tales</em> alongside Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks, and Ben Mendelsohn, Dominique Thorne is a rising star of her generation.

Elizabeth Gillies

<p>Known for playing sassy, snarky, strong-willed women on television, Elizabeth Gillies shares anecdotes from her inspiring acting and singing career.</p><p>After rising to fame in her mid-teens as Jade West on the Nickelodeon sitcom <em>Victorious,</em> Gillies made the transition to playing similarly rebellious adult characters, co-starring as Denis Leary’s daughter in his musical comedy<em> Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll</em> and reimagining the role of Fallon Carrington in the CW’s modern-day reboot of <em>Dynasty.</em> In 20

Misty Copeland

<p>A history-making cultural icon, ballet dancer Misty Copeland shares her inspiring life journey—from living in a motel room with her five siblings to becoming the first Black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre in the company’s 75-year history. </p><p>When Misty discovered ballet, she was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor.

Tyler James Williams

<p>Tyler James Williams is the 2023 Golden Globe Winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, Comedy or Drama for his role of ‘Gregory Eddie’ in the hit award-winning series <em>Abbott Elementary.</em></p><p>After hitting it off with Quinta Brunson on <em>A Black Lady Sketch Show</em>, she specifically wrote the Abbott Elementary substitute teacher character with Williams in mind.

Captain Sandy Yawn

<p>Captain Sandy is a leader, hero and businesswoman whose exceptional leadership style has helped her to break through every obstacle in her path – from the glass ceilings and near-fatal accidents on land to pirates and fires at sea!</p>

Second City

<p><span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">The Second City's comedians create a slice-of-life environment, lampooning the political, social, and cultural aspects of our lives.</span></p><p>For over 50 years, The Second City has been the training ground for a host of famous alumni including John Belushi, Mike Myers, Gilda Radner, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and countless stars of stage and screen.

Ice-T

<p>Ice-T not only invented gangster rap, he lived it. He is the embodiment of LA Hip-Hop, an actor, and a cultural icon. </p>

<p>Through his music, his books, and his lecture tours of America’s prisons, high schools, libraries, and colleges (including Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford), Ice-T has become an influential spokesman for America’s youth, regardless of color. </p>