IMPROV SHOWCASE: 2-3pm Instructor : Ed Galvez

Ed Galvez is an actor and writer also known for Amigo Undead (2015) Brand New Old Love (2018) and History of the Joke (2008). Ed has been doing comedy since moving to LA in the summer of 1998. Ed got his start studying at UCB, IO West and Second City. His introduction to Standup Comedy Classes has help a lot of people grow in the industry.

IMPROV FOR STAND UP COMEDIANS:  3.15-4.15pm
Instructor : Rachel Hamilton
Bio : Rachel Hamilton, Improvisational Actor, Performer, Teacher, Producer and is widely regarded and accomplished as one of the best in her field. Rachel is an Emmy nominated writer. Rachel has a great depth of experience teaching Improve to all kind of people, newbies and experts, actors and civilians, the confident and the terrified. She is sought after all over the country.

Comedy Short Films Festival Director : Sandie West
Bio : Sandie West SAG/AFTRA and a voting member of BAFTA, a actor/producer/writer that includes Comedy Improv with Second City  and worked with Eddie Izzard. Her stand up stint in 1995 was televised as she appeared on the LA circuit. She is currently producing a slate of 10 films and TV projects as well as writing and directing films with her company Beach Dancers Films. A Co-producer with Executive Producer Bene’ Benwikere, LAStandupComedyFestival.com.

Instructor : Greg Dean
Bio :  Greg Dean is a Comedy Giant. His Standup Comedy workshop is well known and appreciated by people in the industry. Greg is been a comedy icon for 30 years amidst a successful comedy career (Saturday Night Live, The Comedy Store) A comedy instructor of a mega proportion.