The Evolution of the IMPRIDE Comedy Festival and LGBTQ+ Inclusiveness in San Diego Comedy By Jesse Suphan Eight years ago, I was living on the east coast performing standup comedy. I started to become mildly successful in the New England area performing regularly at places like Big Tim’s Giggle Factory … Read More
Musical Improv At It’s Best: Uncommon Ground – Presented by High Note!
This Saturday at 9pm, there will be a unique opportunity to catch some truly special musical improv, courtesy Kevin and Nancy Langdon! The Langdons are ensemble members here at Finest City Improv, and are often found performing monthly with their musical team High Note. This time, they are presenting something … Read More
She’s a Single Lady Looking for a Valentine — Meet Stacey Owens!
Ah, February. The time for amore. Hearts and flowers and fancy dinners. What a perfect time for… a wedding! (No pressure…) This month’s Single Lady is Stacey Owens! She’s a Netflix-and-Chill kinda girl, with a great sense of humor. And she used to work at city hall … you guessed … Read More
Founder of Finest City Improv, Amy Lisewski, Teaches Masterclass!
Amy Lisewski, founder of Finest City Improv, will be teaching a three-hour workshop titled “Love This Very Moment” on October 8th from 11am-2pm. Love more of your scenes by living fully in each moment with your scene partner(s). Forget being interesting to your audience and simply be interested in … Read More
Laugh & Learn with Kitchen Closed!
On August 19th, Finest City Improv is proud to showcase the comedic stylings of Kitchen Closed. Hailing from the ioWest theatre, Kitchen Closed is a comedic rap-hip hop troupe. Comedic. Rap. Hip-Hop. Troupe. All of those words are amazing separately — imagine them together!? The talented cas includes: Choni Francis, Keenan Montgomery, … Read More
Be an original like Jon Wright
Jon Wright is a quiet force, but a natural on the stage! He is consistently impressive with his comedic timing and dry wit. He is also one of our newest ensemble members on team Willis! This is…Jon Wright! Jon has lived in San Diego his whole life. He is a … Read More
Vera Didur shines her light in our Community Spotlight.
Vera Didur captivates the stage with her musical, sketch, and improv talent! This month, we shine the light on her to learn more about her love of improv, and start the case of her missing cat. This is…Vera Didur! Vera is an FCI graduate, a musical improviser, and a sketch … Read More
It’s a bird, a plane, it’s Community Spotlight on Michael Romero!
This month, we are so excited to shine the spotlight on Michael Romero. He’s a grad, a house team performer, and team captain, and now… Finest City Improv’s Guest Team Liaison! Michael will be working closely with all our San Diego indie teams on issues like: 1. How to maintain … Read More
Electives: the Best Way to Continue your Improv Training
Electives are a great way to target a specific aspect of your performance or to dive into a specific division of improvisation. There is just so much to learn! We are offering two classes that require previous study in that focus, as well as a beginner’s elective to learn all you need to know!
Redneck Romeo and Juliet to Premiere this July!
Finest City Improv is proud to host the San Diego premiere of Redneck Romeo and Juliet. Mark your calendars now for this very special and limited 4 week run!