Arts & Entertainment

Office's Ellie Kemper to Speak at Washington University

Actress, writer and comedienne Ellie Kemper, best known for her supporting role as Kelly "Erin" Hannon in NBC's "The Office" will speak to the annual Women's Society Adele Starbird Lecture at 11 am on April 26.

Kemper is a graduate of John Burroughs School. During her talk, titled "Journey of an American Actress," Kemper will discuss her rise in Hollywood.

The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Graham Chapel on the university's Danforth Campus.

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