Let creativity flow like Suzanne Bates

Suzanne’s infectious joy in the improv community is easily seen within moments of meeting her. Improv has opened up her creative flow and helped her be more open to inspiration in all forms of her life. She recently moved to San Diego from Portland, Oregon, to chase her dreams of … Read More

Engineer by day Spotlight on fun with Kory McKiou!

“There is an unlimited creative freedom on the stage, and you don’t get that with most hobbies.” Reminiscing about how easy it was in college to join new hobbies, Kory McKiou our January spotlight shares that improv was the first place for him that allowed a much needed creative space. Kory is an engineer by day, and less than a year ago, someone without any theatre … Read More

Single Lady Morgan Is No Stranger to the Bumble Game

I’m no stranger to the bumble game!”Morgan GrahamMorgan is our first Single Lady of 2019, and we can’t wait to bring another year of love to San Diego. If you wanna get with Morgan, you gotta have a travel bag and lots of frequent flier miles. She is constantly traveling … Read More

Treat Your Self! Like Jennifer Mason did.

“Choose scary things to do, and the things that happen to you in life won’t seem so scary.” That’s what Jennifer believes and improv was one of those scary things she took a chance on.  A self-identified introvert that deals with anxiety, she decided last year to treat herself and … Read More

One Last LAFF(ayette)! 29 straight hours of laughs!

How do you celebrate 5 years of memories, hundreds of improv teams, thousands of shows, and tens of thousands of audience members?  You throw an improv marathon! Finest City Improv is leaving our current home attached to the Lafayette hotel and moving to a new space in Hillcrest (3746 6th … Read More

We are hiring a Community Experience Leader

FCI believes in bringing more joy to people’s lives through improv shows, classes, and community. As Community Experience lead at our new venue in Hillcrest, you will provide positive and effective communication with community members as well as efficient operation of the theater/store/community space.  You will keep our “home” (theater/store/training … Read More

Improv vs Toastmasters: Which is the Right Fit for You?

When it comes to improving communication and connection, there are two popular options: improv and Toastmasters. Many of our own 800+ students have confirmed this, mentioning that both local improv training and Toastmasters of San Diego were part of their searches into personal development. Deciding between the two programs can … Read More

Learn the Secrets of the “Yes! And…” Sisterhood

Are you a female identified improviser? Want to work out your muscles in a safe and supportive environment? This class is for you! Each week, you will meet with a different kickass female teacher to deliver to you what they find special and unique about being a lady on stage. … Read More

Pumpkin Spice Love with October Single Lady Mayra Juarez

San Diego native and Trader Joe’s signage artist, Mayra Juarez is a little bit punk and a little bit comic book loving lady who wants to find someone that she “loves and she likes!”! That’s why she’s our Single Lady for October The first Saturday of each month, we recruit a different, real-life San … Read More

SDIF 2019 Location

The San Diego Improv Festival is going on its 6th year and it’s high time (tee he) to get a bigger venue. We are so excited to have secured the Tenth Ave Arts Center for the 2019 SD Improv Festival February 7th through 10th, 2019. An 85 seat main stage. … Read More