Chef Susan Feniger and actress Nia Vardalos (@SusanFeniger and @NiaVardalos)

Fans of Hollywood will enjoy celebrity appearances by Carol Burnett, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” actress Nia Vardolas, former “Celebrity Rehab” patient Tom Sizemore, author Molly Ringwald and actress Debbie Reynolds.

The Culinary Cooking Stage will return once again where aspiring chefs will likely see and enjoy “Top Chef” alum Fabio Viviani, “Food Network” star Alexandra Guarnaschelli and “Top Chef Masters” contestant Susan Feniger.

Finally, children and young adults will enjoy an appearance from the creator of the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” series. The one and only Lemony Snicket is expected to appear at the book-lovers event. 

The festival is free on the University of Southern California campus and open to the public April 20 and 21. For more information and to see a complete list of authors, go to the official website here. More authors are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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