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Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival

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The 26th Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, held at Theatre 68 in North Hollywood, conferred awards on five women of distinction from the world of theatre. The event was hosted by Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley.

Honorees included Jenifer Lewis, Sandra Tsing Loh, Whitney Weston, Leslie Ishii and, posthumously, Carol Channing. Kate Linder accepted for Ms. Channing, the iconic performer being recognized for remarkable career achievements.

Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Image
Leslie Ishii (center) receives Integrity Award from Starletta DuPois (l.) and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Awards. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.

Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Image
Kate Linder (center) accepts posthumous Infinity Award for Carol Channing from Starletta DuPois and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.

Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Image
Jenifer Lewis (center) receives Eternity Award from Starletta DuPois (l.) and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival.Photo credit: Martha Benedict.

Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Image
Sandra Tsing Loh (center) receives Maverick Award from Starletta DuPois (l.) and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.

Photo Flash: Five Women Of Distinction Receive Awards From Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Image
Whitney Weston (center) receives Rainbow Award from Starletta DuPois (l.) and Kym Whitley at 26th Annual Los Angeles Women''s Theatre Festival. Photo credit: Martha Benedict.





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