“Conductor's reference”

Unite, with "up"

Many an extra in the "Lord of the Rings" movies

Like fondue, traditionally

Nairobi-based collection of NGOs

Restriction on how much one can serve

Opportunity to compare notes, perhaps

Very traditional sort

Khloe, Kim or Kourtney, familiarly

Jennifer who won a Pulitzer for "A Visit From the Goon Squad"