More Joy. Guaranteed!


Finest City Improv was founded in 2011 as a way to entertain, inspire and bring joy and laughter to the community of San Diego. From performers, to students, to loyal fans, and first time visitors, we promise a playful and return-worthy experience with our commitment to sharing, teaching and connecting people with laughter.

Performances are weekly in our theater in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. Classes are available for all levels of improv students and instructed by an experienced teaching staff. Our corporate workshops help teams of all sizes collaborate more creatively and effectively, resulting in a more engaged workforce and a better bottom line.

Contact us

Phone:  (619) 306-6047
Email: Info@finestcityimprov.com
Address:  3746 6th Ave Hillcrest, San Diego 92103

Team Members

Amy Lisewski — Founder & Executive Artistic Director

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Amy captains the Finest City Improv ship and keeps everyone focused on our core mission of bringing more joy to everyone's lives with improvisation. READ MORE.

  • What are your other hobbies? Sailing, yoga, camping and reading
  • If you weren't doing improv, where would you be? On a boat in the Virgin Islands
  • What is your favorite improv scene you've been in? Once i played someone stuck in a dryer and i just kept doing somersaults in place. That was fun.
  • Who is your comedy idol? Lucille Ball - a pioneer for funny women! i grew up watching her.
  • 10 words or less of what improv means to you? The freedom to play, take fun risks, and comment on the world.
  • Where will you be in 10 years? On a boat in the Virgin Islands
  • Anything else we should know? My dog Captain Louie is really in charge.

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Mason Lupica - Community Director

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Mason's focus is on supporting our student communit and audience members to ensure everyone has a "return-worthy experience."

"Hi, I'm Mason. My first role at this theater was as an audience member. Then, I stepped into the role of Stage Manager, handling lights, sound, and photography during shows. Later, I began bartending, where I got to know this incredible community even more. I served for a year as the House/Bar Supervisor before joining FCI full-time as Community Director in 2025.
This community is something special. It’s filled with warmth, love, and endless encouragement. Everyone here brings their own unique richness, making it such an inclusive and welcoming environment. I truly found a home here.
I’m grateful to be part of this place, spending my weekends and some afternoons surrounded by a great team of people who are talented, supportive, and full of positive energy. I’m here to support and help foster the joy, laughter, and connections that make this community thrive. Come into the theater and say hi!" - MASON

Brandon Hensgens - Artistic Director

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Brandon directs our entertainment and training programs and is a graphic designer and marketing guru! 

  • What are your other hobbies? How much time do you have? Martial arts, drawing, freestyle rap, cooking, dumpling making, and picking up other random hobbies. 
  • If you weren't doing improv, where would you be? Probably trying to be a stuntman in his 30s.
  • What is your favorite improv scene you've been in? In our Jackie Chan show, Joel and I did a fight scene in a Hometown Buffet. So we used different side dishes to fight each other. 
  • Who is your comedy idol? Conan O’Brien! Great host, comedian, and interviewer. Always brings joy with him.
  • 10 words or less of what improv means to you? Connecting, creating, and collaborating with another person.
  • Where will you be in 10 years? Great question. Hopefully still making dumplings & freestyle rapping.
  • Anything else we should know? I want to take a photo with your dog.

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