Keke Palmer’s five-year collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles School of Theater, Film and Television is moving into its first academic-year programme, with three sessions planned for students during 2026–27. The Emmy-winning actor, producer and entrepreneur, Lauren Palmer, known professionally as Keke Palmer, has been named the University of California, Los Angeles School of Theatre, Film and Television’s artist in residence for the 2026–27 academic year. UCLA TFT’s August 18 announcement outlines three quarterly sessions under the title “Know Yourself, Own Yourself, Free Yourself to Build New Frameworks for Change”. The sessions will explore artistic identity, creative ownership and community, and will take place at Freud Playhouse on campus. Dean Celine Parreñas Shimizu will curate and moderate the sessions, which are open to TFT students. The residency forms part of a five-year partnership with Palmer’s digital media network, KeyTV, announced by UCLA in June 2026.
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