Canceled - Julia Lindon: Film Screening of 'Lady Liberty'

WashU alum Julia Lindon returns to campus to screen her coming-of-age and coming out half-hour comedy-drama "Lady Liberty'" which follows Shea Miller (played by creator/writer, Julia Lindon), a 20-something aspiring comedian/current assistant to a famous comedian, as she learns to claim her queerness and redefine herself.

Inspired by the real-life events of Julia Lindon, "Lady Liberty" explores identity, queerness, vulnerability, ambition, fear, and belonging with humor, heart, and a healthy dose of humiliation.

Julia Lindon is a writer, comedian, actor, and producer. "Lady Liberty" is inspired by her own coming out journey and ongoing attempt to find her comedic voice.

Acting in Comedy Central’s Detroiters and working on the production team of "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" motivated Julia to co-create "Kill Me Now," a goofy comedic web series, and co-host "Happy Campers," the ultimate summer camp-themed podcast. But it was launching her career as an NBC page, then learning the ropes of the industry as Jason Sudeikis’ assistant, that inspired Julia to create the show she wished had existed — a comedic and heartfelt exploration of coming out in one’s mid-twenties, navigating assistant life, and celebrating the fact that life is just one dang learning experience after another.

Lindon is a 2013 graduate majoring in American Culture Studies and Anthropology with a minor in writing.

Free and open to the public.

This event is co-sponsored by Performing Arts Department, American Culture Studies and University Advancement.