The Office’s Ellie Kemper on campus

Actress, writer and comedienne Ellie Kemper speaks to a crowded Graham Chapel at the Women’s Society Adele Starbird Lecture April 26. Kemper, a St. Louis native, is best known for her role as Erin Hannon in NBC’s comedy The Office. During her talk, Kemper discussed her rise in Hollywood, along with her affinity for Imo’s pizza and what it was like to be a pupil of Mad Men actor Jon Hamm at John Burroughs School.

The Office’s Ellie Kemper to speak at WUSTL April 26

Actress, writer and comedienne Ellie Kemper, best known for her supporting role as Kelly “Erin” Hannon in NBC’s The Office, will deliver the annual Women’s Society Adele Starbird Lecture at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at Washington University in St. Louis. During her talk, titled “Journey of an American Actress,” Kemper will discuss her rise in Hollywood. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Graham Chapel on the university’s Danforth Campus.