Cheryl Henson | |
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| Born | Cheryl Lee Henson August 7, 1961 United States |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Puppet builder, philanthropist, puppeteer, actress, producer |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Notable work | |
| Title | President of Jim Henson Foundation |
| Spouse |
Edwin A. Finn Jr. (m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
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Cheryl Lee Henson (born August 7, 1961) is an American puppet builder and philanthropist who has served as the president of the Jim Henson Foundation since 1992.[1] A supporter of puppetry arts and artists, she serves as a board member of The Jim Henson Company.[2] She was honored in 2010 at the LaMama Gala, and in 2011, she won the New Victory Arts Award for her leadership in puppetry.[3]
- ^ Leslee Asch (2020). Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater. InForm Press. ISBN 978-0578665344.
- ^ "The Henson Board of Directors". The Jim Henson Company. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ "Cheryl Henson". American Theatre. 28 (9): 17. November 2011.