Academy Awards-winning actor Troy Kotsur (CODA, The Mandalorian) will deliver the commencement keynote address at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s upcoming commencement ceremony.Writer-producer Amy Aniobi (Insecure) will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award at the event.Brian Kite, interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, gave the details today for the school’s 75th annual commencement ceremony.
Kite will preside over the event on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 2 PM to 4:00 PM. at UCLA’s Royce Hall.“It is an honor to welcome Mr.
Kotsur to deliver the commencement keynote address following his sublime and hilarious performance in CODA,” said a statement from Kite. “Mr.
Kotsur’s groundbreaking achievements as member of, and advocate for, the Deaf community serve to remind us that the perspectives and stories of individuals from all backgrounds and abilities are not only important but vital to the future of the arts.
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