Actress and Chicago native Jane Lynch will announce the Joseph Jefferson Awards (“Jeff Awards”) Thursday, Aug. 21, in Chicago.

Lynch—best known as Coach Sue Sylvester on TV’s Glee—started her acting career in Chicago at Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City.

The 46th Annual Jeff Awards ceremony honoring excellence in Chicago theatre which will be held on Monday, Oct. 13, at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace.