The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Kal Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa Clauses for Disney+. His first book You Can’t Be Serious was released on November 2, 2021, from Simon and Schuster/Gallery Books. He also narrates the audiobook.

Earlier in the year, Penn wrapped production on the Bloomberg Green climate change docuseries, Getting Warmer, and the Viacom/Paramount + comedy, Surina & Mel. Following the departure of Trevor Noah from The Daily Show, Kal was named as an upcoming guest host.

Kal Penn will be joined in conversation with Bridget Petrites, Evanston Public Library.

Will this program be recorded?

Yes, with permission from Kal Penn and Authors Unbound to post for a limited time (14 days).

When will the recording be posted?

Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable for up to 14 days from the post date.

Where will the recording be posted? 

On Youtube. The link will be emailed to all Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). This email will include the final date to view the recording. The recording will also be viewable to the public on ILP’s YouTube channel. 

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

Questions? Contact Stephanie at stephanie@ofpl.info or 618-206-4345