Finding Joy in Self-Acceptance
Renee Barry is a funny lady from Lafayette, Louisiana. This southern belle has spent the last 7 years perfecting her craft through acting, improv, and sketch writing at two of Chicago’s iconic comedy theatres: The Second City…
From Social Work to Comedy: Laughing Your Way into a New Industry
In June of 2016, I walked into my first improv class and met Robin Fitzgerald. We clicked immediately. I was struck by her kind, charismatic presence. Through her deadpan humor, she gives you glimpses of her curious…
Daily Habits for a Happier Life
Yesterday, I stumbled across Nora Battelle’s article on Thrive titled: 4 Things We Learned From Melissa McCarthy About Living Better, Happier, and Funnier. It made me smile. The article hit all the right notes highlighting Melissa’s values and…
Comedy in Chaos
As a comedy superfan, I was overjoyed to see the Saturday Night Live: The Experience exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. The exhibit is interactive, well-curated and just plain fun.
Laughing your way to Zen
Australian actor, comedian and writer Celeste Barber recently performed for a packed house at the Chicago Improv theatre in Schaumburg, IL. It was an awesome night and I was lucky enough to share it with two of…
