Bone Student Center - Brown Ballroom

Registration Deadline: March 21 or until sold out.
Reservations are required. Seats are $25. Student meal plan holders may use a meal swipe to make a reservation in exchange for one meal. Each table seats 8 guests. 
Secure your ticket now: https://illinoisstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1465
ALOK (they/ them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOK’s literary works Femme in Public, Beyond the Gender Binary, and Your Wound/ My Garden have garnered globalrecognition.
Their dynamic presence has captivated audiences in over 40 countries, with sold-out shows at venues including Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London Soho Theatre, and headlining numerous Just For Laughs Festivals.ALOK can currently be seen in Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda comedy special on Netflix and took center stage at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles in May 2024.
Their show has been described as "provocative and powerful" (Chortle) and a "Jaw-dropping celestial event." The docu-short ALOK, which made its debut at Sundance, follows ALOK’s compelling performances in the films Absolute Dominion and Complicated Order, coupled with their roles in television series like Sort Of, Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness & Planet Sex with Cara Delevingne.ALOK is next seen in Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble’s hit series Sex Lives of College Girls on MAX. ALOK’s relentless advocacy for LGBTQ rights and the dismantling of traditional fashion norms have garnered them accolades including the ACLU Centennial Bill of Rights Award. As the visionary behind#DeGenderFashion and the Creative Partner for UGG’s eagerly anticipated 2024 Pride collection they are pioneering a transformative era in fashion. Their leadership is paving the way for a fashion industry that celebrates unbridled personal expression, championing a culture of inclusivity and the celebration of unique identities.
This event is presented by Illinois State University’s University Housing Services.
Questions? Please contact University Housing Services at (309) 438-8611.

Hosted by: University Housing Services

Additional Information can be found at: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/10944194

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