Coaches
Adrianna Diaz
Hey, I’m Adri! I’m here to be your stage mommy! I have studied and performed at UCBTLA for over 7 years. I thrive in all things comedy from stand up, sketch and improv. Currently have bi-weekly shows with my all-Latine improv group Menudo (After Dark, Feliz Hour) and recently graduated from Lloyd...Schedule updated 7 days ago
Yaki Margulies
Hi there! I'd love to coach your improv team or practice group and help you develop your own unique style. I've been studying and performing improv for over 13 years. I'm currently a regular UCB main stage performer in various shows, I was on the house team, Shimmy, a while back, and I hos...Schedule updated 7 days ago
Jake Regal
Hi! I've spent 9 years on UCB Harold Night/house improv teams. I'm a member of the long-running team Cardinal Redbird. I teach improv at the World's Greatest Improv School (WGIS). I also co-hosted The Big Jam for five years. Also also, spent two years and change on Maude. Feel free to contact ...Schedule updated 20 days ago
Drew DiFonzo Marks
Hi World! Drew DiFonzo Marks has taught and performed comedy at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NY and LA for 18 years. He is the former Artistic Director of the LA Branch, a contributing author of the book "The UCB Comedy Improv Manual", and a current faculty teacher. You can see h...Schedule updated 25 days ago
Celia Gurney
Well hello there! My name is Celia and I’ve been doing improv for over a decade. Whoa, I’m old - and very, very cool :) I studied at UCB under Chelsea Clarke, Sean Casey, Alex Dixon, and Zack Willis. Was coached by Devin Ritchie, Amir Khan and a guy named Nick whose last name I’ve forgotten...Schedule updated 27 days ago
Chad Shapiro
Fully Vaxed.. Virtual or live coaching. Touring Cast Tina & Tony’s Wedding. Originally from NY, Chad Shapiro is a SAG-AFTRA actor, writer, Improvisor and a nationally touring Stand-Up comedian for over 20 years. He is the Stand Up Program Director at Acme Comedy Theater. Current Host of Comedy F...Schedule updated about 1 month ago
Jesse Kruger
I'm a comedy transplant from New York; I performed every Tuesday at the Magnet with my musical improv house team Kid Detectives, in addition to performing in a variety of regular shows at the PIT and a handful of one-offs at UCB. Here in Los Angeles I performed Sunday nights at UCB Sunset with Al...Schedule updated about 1 month ago
Jason Van Glass
I believe that practice makes perfect, and I would like to help you make the most of your practice sessions, with a focus on grounded play, careful listening, and organic discovery. I've been studying improv since 2011 at UCB and the Pack Theater, where I performed on a house team for 5 years ...Schedule updated about 2 months ago
DarylJim Diaz
Hi! I'm DarylJim. I'm from Hawaii and came to LA to pursue musical theater. Along the way, I fell in love with comedy! Basically, I nerd out to acting, improvising, and musical theater-ing. With all of that said, I want to coach your improv team and/or practice group! My UCB performance credi...Schedule updated 2 months ago
Joe Fahey
Hey! My name is Joe and I would love to coach your improv team! I’m currently a member of UCB Harold team, Lohan. I was previously on Harold team, Jetset and Mess Hall (Lloyd) teams Rumple and Ringo. I also host UCBs One Big Jam! I’ve studied under everyone, James Maestriani, Suzi Barrett, Will H...Schedule updated 2 months ago