Our Happy Clients!

Our guests were engaged and thinking creatively all day!

We were so happy to have Finest City Improv open our conference with a session on Improv. They really got the room engaged and thinking creatively and the energy that they inspired lasted all day. Improv is a great way to get the group on track before moving to business topics. What could possibly be better than a room full of happy, awake, engaged people at a conference? Thank you, Finest City Improv!

Amy Wilson, SPHR Director of Human Resources- LifeCenter Northwest

2014-11-02T17:27:33-08:00

Amy Wilson, SPHR Director of Human Resources- LifeCenter Northwest

[Tommy] really got the room engaged and thinking creatively and the energy that he inspired in the room lasted all day.

Recommend this spirited collaboration for any team

Our team loved the opportunity to come together and play in a creative and supportive environment. Our teachers will definitely use the “Yes! And…” concept while working with their middle school aged students. We were thrilled with the experience and would recommend this spirited collaboration for any team that is looking to infuse laughter into their work space.

John Goodwin, School Director

2018-08-27T13:14:15-07:00

John Goodwin, School Director

Our team loved the opportunity to come together and play in a creative and supportive environment. Our teachers will definitely use the “Yes! And…” concept while working with their middle school aged students. We were thrilled with the experience and would recommend this spirited collaboration for any team that is looking to infuse laughter into their work space.

A workshop was just what we needed…

Amy Lisewski brings her branded method of playful discovery to any group, and brought so much life to my team! Being able to work with creative minded and energetic entrepreneurs, I am always thinking of new ways to challenge them and bring new approaches to learning into my coaching. A workshop with Amy was exactly what my group needed to laugh and work with each other in a different and exciting way.

JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS Celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert

2015-08-20T13:47:33-07:00

JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS Celebrity Nutrition and Fitness Expert

Amy Lisewski brings her branded method of playful discovery to any group, and brought so much life to my team! Being able to work with creative minded and energetic entrepreneurs, I am always thinking of new ways to challenge them and bring new approaches to learning into my coaching. A workshop with Amy was exactly what my group needed to laugh and work with each other in a different and exciting way.

These exercises build confidence in a group and for each individual.

I loved the improv class. I thought it was very funny and it was a great team experience. I think from a business and professional stand point it was really good too as we discovered some issues with brainstorming and some people not getting their voices heard. Amy was great and made everyone feel comfortable. These exercises build confidence in a group and for each individual.

Charlotte Lambert, SEER Interactive

2014-06-10T11:46:01-07:00

Charlotte Lambert, SEER Interactive

I loved the improv class. I thought it was very funny and it was a great team experience. I think from a business and professional stand point it was really good too as we discovered some issues with brainstorming and some people not getting their voices heard. Amy was great and made everyone feel comfortable. These exercises build confidence in a group and for each individual.

Our president said it was the best retreat, bar none…

Finest City Improv managed to turn a group of attorneys into funny folks, as we improvised our way through challenges, bonding as a team along the way. The Finest City Improv team was so thoughtful and helpful in planning our custom workshop. Our president said it was the best retreat, bar none, that he had ever attended for any organization.

Jan Rieger, Board Member, San Diego County Bar Foundation

2014-06-27T14:43:39-07:00

Jan Rieger, Board Member, San Diego County Bar Foundation

Finest City Improv managed to turn a group of attorneys into funny folks, as we improvised our way through challenges, bonding as a team along the way. The Finest City Improv team was so thoughtful and helpful in planning our custom workshop. Our president said it was the best retreat, bar none, that he had ever attended for any organization.

We elevated our game…

We couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon! Our custom workshop focused on working as a team and how we can best build off each other’s ideas. Finest City Improv directly related all their lessons to our GoPro brand, and through the magic of improvisation we elevated our game.

Jeff Youel, GoPro

2014-07-07T00:09:18-07:00

Jeff Youel, GoPro

Finest City Improv directly related all their lessons to our GoPro brand, and through the magic of improvisation we elevated our game.

Great creativity in my managers that I got to see for the first time…

There is a great creativity in my managers that I got to see for the first time. They came up with new and unique ideas that I had not thought of. Working in customer service, we can utilize the techniques of the Finest City corporate workshop to propel us to be bold and step out of our comfort zone and into action with every guest that comes in.

Josh Lujan, Manager

Lafayette Hotel

2014-06-10T11:51:07-07:00

Josh Lujan, Manager

Lafayette Hotel

There is a great creativity in my managers that I got to see for the first time. They came up with new and unique ideas that I had not thought of. Working in customer service, we can utilize the techniques of the Finest City corporate workshop to propel us to be bold and step out of our comfort zone and into action with every guest that comes in.

I asked how many would do it again and they all raised their hands!

When my team realized I had scheduled a teambuilding that involved Improv, there were a lot of surprised and very nervous looks. I asked the team after the session was over how many were afraid at the beginning and 50% raised their hands. I then asked how many would do it again and they all raised their hands! This teambuilding was a great mix of bringing the team together and providing training on leadership tools and awareness. The learnings will be immediately impactful. The instructors were high energy and did a great job of making it fun, engaging and educational.
Darwin Richardson, VP Compliance
Ajinomoto Bio Pharma Services
2019-02-02T16:58:37-08:00
Darwin Richardson, VP Compliance
Ajinomoto Bio Pharma Services
I asked the team after the session was over how many were afraid at the beginning and 50% raised their hands. I then asked how many would do it again and they all raised their hands!

The most fun I’ve ever had in an office workshop

Amy was amazing! She has a truly unique ability to make others feel at ease. Her teaching style was fun and effective. The whole class learned more about each other and how best to communicate as a team. It was the most fun I’ve ever had in an office workshop.
Nick Giordano, WD-40 Company
2020-03-18T16:28:31-07:00
Nick Giordano, WD-40 Company
Amy was amazing! She has a truly unique ability to make others feel at ease. Her teaching style was fun and effective. The whole class learned more about each other and how best to communicate as a team. It was the most fun I’ve ever had in an office workshop.

Days after we were still talking about the experience!

The staff at Finest City Improv hit it out of the park on all counts. They customized a workshop that was fun, informative, and engaging. We walked away from the workshop a more cohesive team and inspired to take that energy back to our own respective teams. Days after the workshop my key managers were still talking about their experience and applying what they learned to their daily work.

AJ Antun- President, Art Institute of San Diego

2015-09-08T12:08:06-07:00

AJ Antun- President, Art Institute of San Diego

The staff at Finest City Improv hit it out of the park on all counts. They customized a workshop that was fun, informative, and engaging. We walked away from the workshop a more cohesive team and inspired to take that energy back to our own respective teams. Days after the workshop my key managers were still talking about their experience and applying what they learned to their daily work.

The client was thrilled!

As a whole, the Value Stations were a great success and the client was thrilled! I am very happy with the way you and your team brought to life our ideas. The scripts incorporated Sabra’s values extraordinarily well and were perfectly aligned with the information you were provided with but with that extra pizzazz that we were looking for! 

Adam Alexander Presents.

2015-08-20T14:01:22-07:00

Adam Alexander Presents.

As a whole, the Value Stations were a great success and the client was thrilled! I am very happy with the way you and your team brought to life our ideas. The scripts incorporated Sabra’s values extraordinarily well and were perfectly aligned with the information you were provided with but with that extra pizzazz that we were looking for! 

Fantastic team-building activity

Thank you Finest City Improv for the fantastic team-building activity for San Diego City College's Life Sciences Department. Not only was the workshop lots of fun for all who attended, it also allowed faculty and staff to bond while working on effective communication skills via improv games. I look forward to working with you again in the future!

Erin Rempala, San Diego City College

2016-02-05T12:45:08-08:00

Erin Rempala, San Diego City College

It allowed faculty and staff to bond while working on effective communication skills via improv games

Delighted and surprised the crowd.

Finest City Improv brought a fun and interactive show to the Del Mar Fair which delighted and surprised the crowd. We were so grateful to have them perform at this San Diego Summer staple.
2015-08-20T14:30:52-07:00
Finest City Improv brought a fun and interactive show to the Del Mar Fair which delighted and surprised the crowd. We were so grateful to have them perform at this San Diego Summer staple.
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We had such an awesome time!

Kat and Amy were full of energy and excitement with our group, what I loved most was their ability to get the team engaged. Everyone participated and the end result was a room filled with confident sales people who had just finished a bunch of activities they would normally never participate in. I would highly recommend their workshop to other companies who want to have fun while they work!

Mike Losness, Director of Field Sales, Reef

2017-11-08T12:34:14-08:00

Mike Losness, Director of Field Sales, Reef

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Kat and Amy were full of energy and excitement with our group, what I loved most was their ability to get the team engaged. Everyone participated and the end result was a room filled with confident sales people who had just finished a bunch of activities they would normally never participate in. I would highly recommend their workshop to other companies who want to have fun while they work!

Finest City Improv Made Our Event!

Finest City Improv tailored a pro-bono show for Susan G. Komen San Diego and exceeded our expectations. They listened to our vision, studied our messaging and created an informative and hilarious performance. We couldn’t be more grateful to this talented and funny team. They made our event!

Annie Eddey, San Diego division of the Susan G. Komen Foundation

2014-11-25T13:31:00-08:00

Annie Eddey, San Diego division of the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Finest City Improv tailored a pro-bono show for Susan G. Komen San Diego and exceeded our expectations. They listened to our vision, studied our messaging and created an informative and hilarious performance. We couldn’t be more grateful to this talented and funny team. They made our event!

Now I look forward to, instead of dreading, presenting!

Finest City Improv tailored a work shop specific to our requests for a fun, unique and collaborative client event. Everyone was able to participate and work on presentation skills in a comfortable environment. We all have had to attend presentation training and just dreaded it. Finest City Improv does the complete opposite of dread. It made me want to practice my presentation skills and look forward to actually having the opportunity to “present”. How great is that? Finest City Improv accomplishes all of this in just 2 hours.

Patti Wentz
Flex Rep Group

2016-05-25T14:33:17-07:00

Patti Wentz
Flex Rep Group

Finest City Improv tailored a work shop specific to our requests for a fun, unique and collaborative client event. Everyone was able to participate and work on presentation skills in a comfortable environment. We all have had to attend presentation training and just dreaded it. Finest City Improv does the complete opposite of dread. It made me want to practice my presentation skills and look forward to actually having the opportunity to “present”. How great is that? Finest City Improv accomplishes all of this in just 2 hours.

Such a funny performance.

We wanted to thank you and your team for such a funny performance last night. You obviously put a lot of thought and work into prepping for it and the clients were very pleased and appreciative.

Zocalo Media on behalf of IBM

2015-08-20T14:08:56-07:00

Zocalo Media on behalf of IBM

We wanted to thank you and your team for such a funny performance last night. You obviously put a lot of thought and work into prepping for it and the clients were very pleased and appreciative.
Mary Morrissey

I saw my heart-based entrepreneurs’ creativity and imagination come to life!

"In just one workshop, I saw my heart-based entrepreneurs’ creativity and imagination come to life! They were transformed! “Yes And” thinking has become part of our lexicon and is the start for truly prosperous action.”

-Mary Morrissey, Life Mastery Institute

2015-08-20T13:52:29-07:00

-Mary Morrissey, Life Mastery Institute

Mary Morrissey
"In just one workshop, I saw my heart-based entrepreneurs’ creativity and imagination come to life! They were transformed! “Yes And” thinking has become part of our lexicon and is the start for truly prosperous action.”

Workshop was amazing!

This was amazing! The teacher was great and made sure to inform us of how this information relates to our daily life and what we can learn from improv.

Workshop Participant

Zovio Education Technologies

2020-01-27T13:22:19-08:00

Workshop Participant

Zovio Education Technologies

This was amazing! The teacher was great and made sure to inform us of how this information relates to our daily life and what we can learn from improv.

Important communication lessons for the workplace in a fun and intuitive fashion…

[The Finest City workshop was a] great way to use improv techniques to deliver important communication lessons for the workplace in a fun and intuitive fashion - I highly recommend.

Toby Richardson, VP, Informatics, Synthetic Genomics

2014-06-10T11:53:53-07:00

Toby Richardson, VP, Informatics, Synthetic Genomics

[The Finest City workshop was a] great way to use improv techniques to deliver important communication lessons for the workplace in a fun and intuitive fashion - I highly recommend.

Their keynote knocked it out of the park!

Finest City Improv was anything but traditional in their keynote presentation. They had our large group up on their feet utilizing the principles of improvisation right away. We will not hesitate to work with Amy and Kat again, as our team is already taking to the “Yes! And…” philosophy that was taught in the presentation. They knocked it out of the park!

Solomon Poretsky, EVP of Organizational Development, Sperry Van Ness International

2016-03-18T16:36:02-07:00

Solomon Poretsky, EVP of Organizational Development, Sperry Van Ness International

They knocked it out of the park!

I knew I needed to be a better manager for my people and that was all inspired because of Finest City

I’m new to management, so of course I have those fears of what am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to present myself to other people? Making myself feel more comfortable has been an issue for me. Since I am at the executive level now I knew I needed to be a better manager for my people and that was all inspired because of Finest City. I want to help the people that I manage to be successful and I don’t have that training and that’s what Improv for Business gave me. A lot of the times people are afraid to come out of their comfort zone. We just aren’t wired that way. Maybe some people are. But the people I work with, we are wired to do 1+1=2. As we started going through the Finest City trainings, I could see the team getting stronger, that team solidifying and everyone leaning on each other.

Danny Vasquez, Lead Systems Engineer

TB Consulting

2020-01-14T08:36:22-08:00

Danny Vasquez, Lead Systems Engineer

TB Consulting

I’m new to management, so of course I have those fears of what am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to present myself to other people? Making myself feel more comfortable has been an issue for me. Since I am at the executive level now I knew I needed to be a better manager for my people and that was all inspired because of Finest City. I want to help the people that I manage to be successful and I don’t have that training and that’s what Improv for Business gave me. A lot of the times people are afraid to come out of their comfort zone. We just aren’t wired that way. Maybe some people are. But the people I work with, we are wired to do 1+1=2. As we started going through the Finest City trainings, I could see the team getting stronger, that team solidifying and everyone leaning on each other.

I highly recommend the team at FCI!

Kudos to Finest City Improv for giving us an afternoon of team building, play and positivity.  Amy did a wonderful job at breaking down some of the communication walls that our team has and really opened us up to the world of "yes, and".  I highly recommend the team at FCI!  Everyone had a blast and we'll be signing up for more sessions in the future.
Doug Burke, President & Cofounder
Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.
2019-09-13T15:36:41-07:00
Doug Burke, President & Cofounder
Cognitive Medical Systems, Inc.
Kudos to Finest City Improv for giving us an afternoon of team building, play and positivity.  Amy did a wonderful job at breaking down some of the communication walls that our team has and really opened us up to the world of "yes, and".  I highly recommend the team at FCI!  Everyone had a blast and we'll be signing up for more sessions in the future.

We laughed and had a great time!

The San Diego Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) was extremely pleased with Finest City Improv. Our group of professional admins had a great time while learning new techniques that can be applied to our professional careers and everyday lives. Our instructor was professional and fun to work with, her enthusiasm was contagious! The group exercises we admins performed taught us to listen, trust, and respond in a bold, honest way! We laughed and had a great time, and became stronger as a group. IAAP San Diego Chapter highly recommends Finest City Improv to any company looking to hold a unique, creative workshop that will engage and challenge their employees.

Tessa Lero, International Association of Administrative Professionals- San Diego Chapter President

2014-11-11T12:10:10-08:00

Tessa Lero, International Association of Administrative Professionals- San Diego Chapter President

The San Diego Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) was extremely pleased with Finest City Improv. Our group of professional admins had a great time while learning new techniques that can be applied to our professional careers and everyday lives. Kat Brown was professional and fun to work with! Her enthusiasm was contagious! The group exercises we admins performed taught us to listen, trust, and respond in a bold, honest way! We laughed and had a great time, and became stronger as a group. IAAP San Diego Chapter highly recommends Finest City Improv to any company looking to hold a unique, creative workshop that will engage and challenge their employees. Tessa Lero, CAP-OM, President

I felt so happy and empowered

I have severe social anxiety, and you were able to make improv, something that has always seemed terrifying, so incredibly fun. At the start of our 2 hours together, I was self-conscious and filled with fear. By the end of our 2 hours together, I felt so happy and empowered - you'd better believe I rode that high the rest of the weekend.

Brittany, Werner Optemetry

2022-09-02T12:09:27-07:00

Brittany, Werner Optemetry

I have severe social anxiety, and you were able to make improv, something that has always seemed terrifying, so incredibly fun. At the start of our 2 hours together, I was self-conscious and filled with fear. By the end of our 2 hours together, I felt so happy and empowered - you'd better believe I rode that high the rest of the weekend.

It really took our employees by surprise and they loved it !

Our international group so enjoyed Finest City Improv!  It really took our employees by surprise and they loved it! Finest City did a great job of incorporating what our company does. We have never seen so many sides of “the pen” … I know my  people really loved that!”

National Pen Co.

2015-08-20T13:58:32-07:00

National Pen Co.

Our international group so enjoyed Finest City Improv!  It really took our employees by surprise and they loved it! Finest City did a great job of incorporating what our company does. We have never seen so many sides of “the pen” … I know my  people really loved that!”

Really brought the crowd to life at our event!

Finest City Improv was integral to the success of our event. They got visitors engaged, laughing, participating, and carrying on, and really brought the crowd to life at our event! In the planning stages, Kat and her team helped to shape the artistic direction of their performance, were flexible and professional, and added so much creativity and fun to the program from the very first meeting. Their spirit and joy for what they do is apparent and makes for a great event!

Jason Porter, San Diego Museum of Man

2017-04-17T11:12:39-07:00

Jason Porter, San Diego Museum of Man

Finest City Improv was integral to the success of our event. They got visitors engaged, laughing, participating, and carrying on, and really brought the crowd to life at our event! In the planning stages, Kat and her team helped to shape the artistic direction of their performance, were flexible and professional, and added so much creativity and fun to the program from the very first meeting. Their spirit and joy for what they do is apparent and makes for a great event!

We were so impressed with our workshop from start to finish.

We were so impressed with our workshop from start to finish. The Finest City Improv team was so thoughtful and helpful in planning our custom workshop. We loved the variety of exercises to get us all working together. It was exactly what we needed!

Tana Lorah, Kaiser Permanente

2014-06-27T14:52:33-07:00

Tana Lorah, Kaiser Permanente

We were so impressed with our workshop from start to finish. The Finest City Improv team was so thoughtful and helpful in planning our custom workshop. We loved the variety of exercises to get us all working together. It was exactly what we needed!

Finest City Improv will take excellent care of you…

We LOVED working with Finest City Improv, and their team of experts, to ... improve skills, confidence, increase sales, and to be willing to take bigger risks in their business. In sales you need to be able to improvise. You cannot be static.

Maria Andros Business Strategist & Video Marketing Expert To Women Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & A Few Visionary Leader Men www.mariaandros.com

2014-06-10T16:04:41-07:00

Maria Andros Business Strategist & Video Marketing Expert To Women Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & A Few Visionary Leader Men www.mariaandros.com

The feedback was awesome and we would definitely recommend if you are thinking of a fun activity for your clients or organization that will help create bigger results faster, then Finest City Improv will take excellent care of you.

Amplified our team’s ability to communicate, collaborate, and really get out of our comfort zones

We had the opportunity to bring in Finest City Improv to lead workshops with both our district management team as well as our Committee of 100   Redesigning public education in the United States for the current and future world of work requires the ability to create something from scratch.  The learning we engaged with around improvisation amplified our team's ability to communicate, collaborate, and really get out of our comfort zones.  The instructors had us up, active, and laughing out loud.  It was a great exercise in team building, but more than that it was the perfect process to help us start moving towards our common vision with purpose and alignment.
David Miyashiro, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Cajon Valley Union School District
2019-09-13T15:38:59-07:00
David Miyashiro, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Cajon Valley Union School District
We had the opportunity to bring in Finest City Improv to lead workshops with both our district management team as well as our Committee of 100   Redesigning public education in the United States for the current and future world of work requires the ability to create something from scratch.  The learning we engaged with around improvisation amplified our team's ability to communicate, collaborate, and really get out of our comfort zones.  The instructors had us up, active, and laughing out loud.  It was a great exercise in team building, but more than that it was the perfect process to help us start moving towards our common vision with purpose and alignment.

A workshop with Finest City will change the game

A workshop with Finest City Improv will change the game for those who are on the precipice of their next great idea and need a new way of thinking about how to take the leap! I saw my clients demonstrating newly found self-assurance and joy, which channeled directly into their belief of their own success.Thank you, Finest City Improv for a workshop that was equally fun and inspiring.

Lisa Sasevich, The Queen of Sales Conversion

2015-08-20T13:43:22-07:00

Lisa Sasevich, The Queen of Sales Conversion

A workshop with Finest City Improv will change the game for those who are on the precipice of their next great idea and need a new way of thinking about how to take the leap! I saw my clients demonstrating newly found self-assurance and joy, which channeled directly into their belief of their own success.Thank you, Finest City Improv for a workshop that was equally fun and inspiring.

Rave Reviews from WD-40 Employees

Wow! Within just a couple of hours, Amy and Kat had our team open, trusting and ready to move forward with positive communication and relationship building skills. We received rave reviews from our tribe members (employees) and created a significant shift in our mindset as it relates to positive communication. The “Yes.. And” was especially powerful as well all of the stimulating activities that got us out of chairs, out of our comfort zones and on the path towards self-awareness and development. Bravo Finest City and we will definitely request a repeat performance!

Joanne Lamb
Americas HR Manager, WD-40 Company

2016-05-25T13:53:11-07:00

Joanne Lamb
Americas HR Manager, WD-40 Company

Wow! Within just a couple of hours, Amy and Kat had our team open, trusting and ready to move forward with positive communication and relationship building skills. We received rave reviews from our tribe members (employees) and created a significant shift in our mindset as it relates to positive communication. The “Yes.. And” was especially powerful as well all of the stimulating activities that got us out of chairs, out of our comfort zones and on the path towards self-awareness and development. Bravo Finest City and we will definitely request a repeat performance!