Comedian and actress Jane Lynch shares stories of her career and Chicago roots.

Jane Lynch‘s early performance experiences include The Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre, and many church basements all over the greater Chicagoland area. Her recent television credits include Lovespring, a Lifetime original series, Desperate Housewives, and Weeds. Lynch will appear in the upcoming season of The L Word opposite Cybill Shepherd. Her numerous film appearances include Walk Hard, Talladega Nights, and Christopher Guest’s Best in Show. She also provided the narration for the WTTW production Out and Proud in Chicago. Jane Lynch will be interviewed by Chicago Tribune entertainment reporter Mark Caro.

Chicago Treasures
The Chicago History Musuem is proud to again be hosting the Chicago Treasures series. Through live conversations, you will gain insight into the people who are truly Chicago treasures and learn how the city has shaped their lives and careers.

Recorded Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Chicago History Museum.