The College of Education will welcome Emmy Award–winning performer and puppeteer Leslie Carrara-Rudolph for a special interactive presentation on Thursday, April 16.
Best known as the performer behind Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street, Carrara-Rudolph is a seven-time Emmy nominee whose work spans puppetry, writing, voice acting and arts-based education. Her approach centers on creativity, connection, and the power of storytelling to support learning and personal growth.
Her presentation, taking place from 4–5 p.m. CT in Education Building, Room 2, will be interactive in format and include a Q&A session. Attendees are encouraged to bring paper and a writing utensil, as audience participation is part of the experience.
A light reception will immediately follow from 5–6 p.m. CT in the O’Leary Learning Center, Room 10.
The event is open to students, faculty, and alumni. There is no cost to attend but registration is requested at go.education.illinois.edu/2026-04Rudolph.
Questions? Please contact the College of Education Office of Advancement at 217-244-7228 or email advancement@education.illinois.edu.
