CHICAGO -- Renowned actress and singer Rita Moreno will be the commencement speaker at Chicago's Northeastern Illinois University.
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The school says Moreno will speak at ceremonies Monday afternoon in downtown Chicago. The 83-year-old is among of elite performers who have won each of the industry's top awards - an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, a Golden Globe and a Grammy.
Moreno will be awarded a Northeastern Illinois University honorary doctorate degree. The native of Puerto Rico is best known for "West Side Story," ''The King and I" and "Singin' in the Rain."
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(FILE) May 12, 2014 file photo, actress and singer Rita Moreno attends People en Espanol's "50 Most Beautiful" Issue Celebration in New York.