Lynch is a Chicgo native, having appeared with The Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City. The actress also appeared on Broadway in the revival of Annie and performed her solo evening at the New York City nightlife venue 54 Below.
Lynch will preside over the Aug. 21 morning announcement, with the Jeff nominations to be available for viewing later in the day at jeffawards.org.
The 46th Annual Jeff Awards will be held Oct. 13 at Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.