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 & 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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Skyler Lee - Co-Artistic Director & General Manager

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Skyler is a graduate of FCI and a current house team performer.  As Assistant Artistic Director and General Manager his focus is on producing fantastic shows every week, growing and supporting our student community, and helping us grow FCI and improv in San Diego.

  • What are your other hobbies? Acting, filmmaking, frisbee, fitness but mostly talking my way out of trouble. 
  • If you weren't doing improv, where would you be? Building some sort of business somewhere and thinking to myself every day “I should have just stayed in Drama class in high school and followed my dream.”
  • What is your favorite improv scene you've been in? You mean choose my favorite child?… Ok, I know which one. I played in a scene with Angellyne where we were fraternal twins and I was trying to convince her that we need each other by spewing alternative labels for us being a dizygotic pair(fetus friends, placenta pals, prenatal partners.)
  • Who is your comedy idol? Chad Damiani because “Every performance is the World Series.” -Chad Damiani
  • 10 words or less of what improv means to you? The community that listens and supports better than your therapist.
  • Where will you be in 10 years? On a movie set somewhere being told to go to my mark and stop helping with tech.
  • Anything else we should know? I’ve been analyzing your micro expressions this entire time. You should’ve seen your face when I said placenta pals.

Jesse Suphan - Assistant Artistic Director - Musical

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Jesse is an Assistant Artistic Director for our musical improv program. He is also the founder of our annual IMPRIDE festival.

  • What are your other hobbies? Hiking, Happy Hours, avoiding long term incarceration.
  • If you weren't doing improv, where would you be? That is a terrible question to think about, but probably doing stand-up on a cruise ship. I am not talking a nice one either, one of the cruise lines that is constantly having breakouts of rare diseases and the shrimp cocktail has a warning sign.
  • What is your favorite improv scene you've been in? I would have to say my personal favorite was a with Minor Suspension, my musical improv team. I was playing with Kasey and I kept singing the opposite of what she was saying. It felt great, people really loved it and I am pretty sure we got a standing ovation (if you count two people out of 20, and I do)
  • Who is your comedy idol? If I had to pick one I would say Margaret Cho I have been obsessed with her from the age of 16 until… well just the other day when I drove by her house.
  • 10 words or less of what improv means to you? Experiencing joy daily through playtime with some amazing people. Purple! (I get ten)
  • Where will you be in 10 years? I will be an attorney fighting for the rights of the less than fortunate. That or a truck driver you never know how life turns out. Accept it and say “Yes And”.
  • Anything else we should know? I genuinely want you to be happy.

Brandon Hensgens - Assistant Manager

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Brandon helps with theater and training operations 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.

Mason Lupica - Customer Experience Manager

Mason manages our house managers and bar staff and ensures every customer has a fantastic experience visiting FCI on show nights.

"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 am now the House/Bar Supervisor.
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.
Though I spend most of my time working in education, 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
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