Coaches
Jiavani Linayao
Jiavani Linayao is available to coach musical improv, improv forms, montage and practice groups. A queer woman of color, she brings diverse perspective to her improv coaching. Her practices are upbeat and fun and her direction is clear and applicable. Jiavani performs on the UCB mainstages wi...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Clay Larsen
Hi there. I’m Clay. I’ve been doing improv for ten years, and have been performing at UCB since 2006. I’ve been on five UCB-LA Harold teams (Empty Threat, Perfect Crime, Hugboat, Elroy, and The Racquet), done tons of other shows around the theater (Sketch Cram, Maude Night, Spank slots, bit sh...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Hannah Boreal Kanengieter
Hey guys I'm Hannah and I'd love to coach ya! I currently perform on the UCBLA Harold Team LoverBoy and was formerly on the Harold Team Crush and Mess Hall Team Fetch. My indie team Parker Posey has also been running a show in the Inner Sanctum for three years. I've been doing improv in Los Angel...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Jake Jabbour
I coach and I also founded and run WE Improv Workshops and Shows. I offer two workshops, an eight-week/two shows curriculum focused on making you a great team player in a small group setting, and a four-week/four shows curriculum focused on playing at peak performance. Visit www.weimprov.net or c...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Vivian Yoon
Hi, I'm Vivian and I’d love to coach your team! I’m currently on the UCB Harold team LoverBoy and was on Mess Hall team Shimmy. I've also performed in Heather and Co and Heather Anne Campbell Presents: The Anime Show. I’ve studied under and performed with a lot of great teachers/performers at ...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Jane Kim
Hi there! My name is Jane and I'd love to be your coach! You can currently catch me hosting The Cagematch and The Kpop Show at UCB. I was previously on Mess Hall teams Bomb Pop and Éclair Danes and I perform all around town with my all ladies indie team Fashion Show at Lunch! I've trained a...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Patrick Polsin
Hi! I'm Patrick! As a coach and performer I really value clear ideas, connection with your scene partner, and over all team energy. I believe that these are the way to build the game you want to play in your scenes. I was a member of the Messhall team Shimmy! at UCB, and a former host of M...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Colleen Doyle
Hello, fellow improviser/comedic actor. I teach at Westside Comedy and Second City Hollywood. I'm also the former co-AD and Training Center Director of iOWest. I'm grateful to teach, coach, and direct all over the world; particularly here at home in LA. Bio: Colleen Doyle grew up in Cleveland ...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Allie Jennings
Hi! I’m Allie Jennings and I’d like to be your improv coach, yah down? I’m currently on the UCB Harold Team City Hall and have previously been on the Harold Team Dollhouse and the Mess Hall team Dollop! I’ve been doing long form improv since high school - making this year my 10 year anniversa...Schedule updated about 1 year ago
Mike McLendon
Hello. Thanks for clicking on either my avatar/ name. I've got 12+ years as an improviser and coach. I've graduated from UCB, iO West, The Second City, and the Westside Comedy Theater. I am still very involved with all of those theaters as a performer or faculty member. The bullet points: ...Schedule updated about 1 year ago