Berkeley Improv - Berkeley, California

Carolyn S.

I had a small birthday party and invited one of their teachers to lead us in some improv.  It made the day!  We laughed the whole time.  It didn't matter that none of us were experienced.  They had plenty of scenarios to generate spontaneous reactions that were very funny.  I'd highly recommend this as a way for a group of people to have a great time together.

Colleen C.

Safe, fun, inclusive space. Everyone is welcoming. No matter if it's your first time or 100th time, you'll enjoy learning something new. I was looking for a drop in improv class and found Berkeley Improv to be the right fit for my schedule. Classes and workshops are in the evenings, and there is plenty of street parking nearby. Each exercise builds your foundation leading up to in-class performances. I went solo and everyone was very friendly. Very comfortable to go alone. Great addition to our community.

Rafael M.

A magical little corner in Berkeley: Great place, great people, great classes. Berkeley Improv is doing it right. For enthusiasts and amateurs, beginners and pros, Berkeley Improv has something for everyone.

Michael A.

Berkeley Improv is terrific! Great place to get started with improv. All of the instructors I have taken classes with are terrific, and it's a great place to make friends and build a good community. The content is also very approachable to all levels - if you want a challenge, you will be challenged! If you're trying to ease into it, they have plenty of patience and experience to help you feel welcomed.

Eloise H.

I've done Berkeley Improv on Zoom for almost a year now. The teachers are skilled, enthusiastic and positive. I just finished a class with Kat, and even though I've done improv for a few years, she introduced new concepts, games and ways of doing improv scenes that heightened my proficiency and joy and took my improv to a new level. I've also done classes with Griffin and Rashaad and they were wonderful as well. If you've never done improv, go for it! These supportive teachers will help you have an amazing experience: boosting your confidence and getting you laughing as well!
Eloise
New York

Andy M.

DO IT !!!!!!

I've done 2 Berkeley improv classes over the past couple months. Improv 101 + Improv For Real Life. I highly recommend them both. I'm such a noooob and everyone made me feel SO WELCOME and encouraging! The faculty and students are so, so warm. I've looked forward to each class with excitement and the time flies by.

Special shoutout to KAT DUDLEY, who is by far one of the most amazing teachers I have had EVER in life. Her energy is infectious, and her course and teaching style is so wonderful. Like every vibrant and colorful emoji having a pArTy ♥ THAT AWESOME.

Ps. If you're in a financial bind, send them an email and they will kindly work something out with you. No need to be scared! If you're reading this review, you already know you want to do it. Improv is about people having your back 🙂 ENJOY

Jamie D.

Went to Improv for Real Life with Kat. Great experience, games were fun, low pressure, great for shy people. Kat is a great teacher and I'd recommend this class to anyone!

Sana G.

What do I say about Berkeley Improv? I took their 101 class a few times and then made my way into their 201 class, which I've now been taking for the past two years. The entire community--its teachers as well as its students--is incredibly supportive and ensures you have a safe, non-judgmental space to be creative and grow regardless of your prior (if any) experience with improv. I especially love how my teacher, Arastoo, hones in on the fact that improvisers aren't people who simply do slap-stick comedy. But rather we're full-blown actors who use improv as a tool that aids us in our storytelling. I've never felt the pressure to be funny and instead been given the freedom to even do dramatic scenes because at the end of the day, we want to emotionally connect with our audience, regardless of whether it's through pure humor or not. And having a teacher that recognizes and gives me this freedom is something I sincerely appreciate. Keep up the great work Berkeley Improv--your community's light and good vibes is just what this Universe needs!