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A Virtual Visit with Michelle Buteau

Illinois Libraries Present
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows - The Circle and Barbecue Showdown, and hosts the popular podcast, Adulting. In 2024, she starred in Babes alongside fellow comedian/actress Ilana Glazer.

Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. Her one-hour comedy special, Welcome to Buteaupia, won the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. Her new special, A Buteau-ful Mind, drops on Netflix December 31.

Greta Johnsen is an interviewer, podcast host, and book person. She is loved as co-host of HBO's Official Game of Thrones Podcast and hosted WBEZ's Nerdette podcast for eleven years. She can also be heard on podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour and City Cast. 

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ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT | SPRING 2025

Jan 9, Virtual Visit with Steve Dolinsky,  7 pm
Jan 23, Virtual Visit with Michelle Buteau, 7 pm
Feb 4, Virtual Visit with James McBride,7 pm
Feb 19, Virtual Visit with Amy Tan,7 pm
Mar 4, Virtual Visit with Coralie Adam, 7 pm
Mar 21-23, 9 To 5: The Story of a Movement,
Apr 10, Virtual Visit with Alexis Nikole Nelson,7 pm
May 3, Virtual Visit with Dan Santat, 2 pm
May 15, Virtual Visit with Matthew Desmond, 7 pm

Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Illinois Libraries Present is committed to inclusion and accessibility.

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