Coaches
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 over 2 years ago
Michael Gardner
Hello! My name is Michael Gardner and I would love to coach your improv team, or direct your sketch or staged comedy show. I have been doing improv for 11 years and have been studying specifically here in LA since 2011. I also co-wrote the shows "The Dixieland Family Band", "Who Is Funk Shuffl...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Rekha Shankar
Hey! I'm a comedian and writer and NY --> LA transplant. I was on the UCBTNY Harold team Moose, and UCBTNY Lloyd teams Southpaw and Barrymore. I am presently on the UCBTLA Harold Team, Bitchin', and was formerly on the Mess Hall Teams Rumple and Sparky. I'm also the recent former head writer at ...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Clare Loughran
Hello! I'm an actor, singer, writer, and trained clown who has studied at UCB for over five years. I performed with Biscuits, one of the first Mess Hall teams, as well as several main stage shows. I like to find the wonder and fun in scenes to make things easier and honest (and funny). Because of...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Miranda Rae Hart
Miranda Rae Hart is a Los Angeles based improviser, comedian, and actor from frigid upstate New York. She’s studied long and hard at the storied Upright Citizens Brigade. Her house team ‘Shimmy!’ were known for being the loudest messhall team in history. She has also studied at The Groundlings a...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Jace Armstrong
Former member of four UCB Harold teams; DIRT, 8 Babies, DunkTank, and Mister Town City. Currently in the group Small Town, performing the La Ronde monthly at UCB. I have over 15 years of improv experience and have trained with Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Julie Brister, Craig Cackowski, ...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Alan Starzinski
Alan Starzinski is an actor, improvisor, and writer living formally of NYC. He has was on Harold teams Sandino and Rocks. He was on the Lloyd team Camp and the Characters Welcome house team. He has been taking classes at UCB since June 2007. He has studied under the finest teachers in New York...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Matt Apodaca
Hi! I am on the UCB approved coaches list and I am currently on my 4th year of Harold Night at UCB LA with my team PONY. I've been at UCB since 2012 and work at the podcast network Earwolf. If you're just starting out or even if you've been doing it a while and want someone who cares about...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Jen Krueger
Hi! I'm Jen Krueger and I've been doing improv since 2009. I was the Artistic Director of the LA Indie Improv Festival (LAIIF), and a founder/host of The Manifesto Show for its 5 years on the indie scene. I've trained and performed with Ian Roberts, Alex Berg, Eugene Cordero, Alex Fernie, Will Hi...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago
Caroline Cotter
Hi! I've been taking classes at UCB since 2009, and teaching since 2015. I was recently on the Mess Hall team JLPTP. At UCBNY, I taught Improv 101-401 & Advanced Study Improv for over four years. I performed on Asssscat and was on the weekend team GOAT, and previously was on the Harold teams H...Schedule updated almost 3 years ago