Inspiring Imagination: An Interactive Talk with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
- Sponsor
- Office of Advancement
- Speaker
- Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
- Registration
- Registration requested.
- Contact
- Office of Advancement
- advancement@education.illinois.edu
- Phone
- 217-244-7228
- Originating Calendar
- College of Education Events
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 2Carrara-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.