Cheryl Henson

Cheryl Henson
Born
Cheryl Lee Henson

(1961-08-07) August 7, 1961
United States
Alma materYale University (BA)
Occupation(s)Puppet builder, philanthropist, puppeteer, actress, producer
Years active1971–present
Notable work
TitlePresident of Jim Henson Foundation
Spouse
Edwin A. Finn Jr.
(m. 2001)
Children2
Parents
Family

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. A supporter of puppetry arts and artists, she serves as a board member of The Jim Henson Company. She was honored in 2010 at the LaMama Gala, and in 2011, she won the New Victory Arts Award for her leadership in puppetry.