I’ve been directing, writing and performing comedy long before people paid me to do it. At Chicago's Second City theatre, I was a resident director, writer, and improviser. I helped launch Second City's branded content arm of the business before moving into agencies like FCB and 2015 Ad Age Small Agency of the Year, OKRP. My specialty is assembling and leading crazy-talented groups of improviser/writers to deliver award-winning content across multiple platforms. Directing and writing for clients like Big Lots, Yum Brands, Hanes, Farmer's, Orbitz and Turtle Wax, I believe that story and execution are equally important to delivering the most impactful message, and that we can have a blast while we make great work.
Improvisation is at the center of everything I make.
I've keynoted on topics like "Improv and Creativity" and "Improvise to Innovate" for Fast Company, AdWeek, ANA, Voice of the Brand, Womma, M2Moms and others. In addition, I've made the papers a couple times. My dad digs that part.
