Lynn Kelso

Lynn Kelso serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Theatre at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where she acts as Artistic Director of Imagine U (the Wirtz Center family series) and academic advisor for all undergraduate theatre majors.

Her educational background includes:

• MFA in Directing from Northwestern University
• MA from the University of Michigan
• BA from Purdue University

Specializing in Storytelling and Theatre for Young Audiences, Professor Kelso founded Imagine U and conducts workshops while directing productions at local schools. Her current initiative partners with Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to bring 850 third graders to campus for theatrical performances and campus experiences.

Her honors include:

• Orlin Corey Award for Artistic Excellence from the American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) in 2022

In her advisory capacity, she guides undergraduate theatre majors through academic planning and individualized pursuits while leading community-engaged projects like Imagine U that bridge university resources with K-12 educational programming.