Go with the flow like Jessica Farber!

Jessica is one of the most kind, down to earth, and kinetic people that we could have ever asked to join our community. One night after visiting her dad at the Lafayette Hotel, she noticed Finest City Improv’s sign and considered it a literal one from the universe to get … Read More

Two awesome weekends of Pride!

pride improv comedy festival san diego

Finest City Improv is excited to once again celebrate Pride with the San Diego LGBTi community.  This year, we are taking our pride participation up a level and producing the nation’s first Pride Improv Comedy Festival! As in past years, we will be marching in the Pride parade on Saturday, July … Read More

New Schedule + New shows + New Players = More fun!

About once a year we freshen up our schedule, add new shows to our line-up, and welcome some new (and old) faces to our teams.  Check out what’s new …and who’s new… starting this July! THURSDAYS Thursdays are still the best indie team night in San Diego, hosted by our very own … Read More

Dive in for love with Daniell Hepting!

What happens when a social worker– mammal trainer — quilter– derby girl looks for love? Everyone has a great time! On July 1st at 9pm, we bring Daniell Hepting to the stage, and she’s got treats in her pocket for the right man to do a trick! This New Orleans … Read More

Embrace the present moment like Kevin Espiritu

Kevin’s a guy that likes to get his hands dirty– when he’s not on stage, you will find him deep in his garden or solving puzzles for fun. So you know he approaches improv the same way–diving in and using his brain! He will be graduating in just a few … Read More

Amy, direct from inside the Teacher’s Lounge

tales from the teacher's lounge

Founder and owner of Finest City Improv, Amy Lisewski was a recent guest on the podcast, “Tales from the Teacher’s Lounge.” A podcast dedicated to the art of teaching improv, host Lauren Morris delves deep into the world of teaching improv. Each week she talks to notable teachers of improv from … Read More

It’s a love story with our Single Lady, JJ Barrows!

Do you believe in life after love? We sure hope that JJ does, as she makes her return to the FCI stage to find love, this time, on her terms! Just like a good episode of the Bachelor, JJ Barrows was an audience volunteer that WON the heart of the … Read More

Go For It like Angellyne De Perio did

We were so thrilled to be able to sit down with the one and only Angellyne to interview her on her creative journey she has embarked on through improv. She has graduated the FCI program, is involved in our sketch program, and can often be seen at shows or workshops. … Read More

Orange Tuxedo performs and teaches this May!!

About Orange Tuxedo On May 20th, we welcome Craig and Carla Cackowski, real life married couple and improv duo to teach and perform. Their connection and communication skills will leave audiences laughing and students feeling like they, too, can improvise like a couple in love.  Orange Tuxedo (Los Angeles, CA) is … Read More

On a Mission to Find a Spring Fling for Michael Romero!

Every month, we invite someone totally sexy, totally sassy, and totally single to our stage in the hopes of finding love! We open the book of love and dive deep into their past, present, and future– all the way to their happily ever after! On May 13th, we bring the … Read More