Coaches

Kelsey Bailey

I'm Kelsey. I want to unleash your love of improv and impress you with my knowledge of all things Meryl Streep. I've been honing my improv skills at UCB since 2012. I am a member of the Harold team Fluffty and former house teams Sleuth and Brash Teen. I co-produce and perform in Here & Queer, ...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Erin Harland

Hey there! Florida raised, NYC dwelling. I am an almuni of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic arts, have gone through the UCB courses to advanced study, have performed on various shows, and am currently on the improv team "The '96 Bulls" (who recently got into Cage Match) for two years! I ...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Kathleen O'Mara

I have been writing and performing sketch comedy for over six years at all three major comedy theaters in NY. I am a contributing writer to satire websites such as McSweeney's and I write web cartoons for Pencilmation.com. In December of 2018, I directed The Big Holiday Show at The Magnet. ...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Brandon Tarzis

Hi! I'm Brandon Tarzis, and I would love to be your permanent/substitute/ intermittent coach. Let me help you discover the dynamics and exploit the talent in your group to help you become the best team possible! I personally love to focus on reacting realistically and playing to the top of the s...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Connor Ratliff

I'm a member of The Stepfathers, and you can see me performing in ASSSSCAT on Sunday nights at UCB Hell's Kitchen. Maybe you have seen me on TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, playing a creep, or Orange Is The New Black, playing a lawyer! More to the point: I play the role of "Connor," ...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Kevin Palermo

Hi there! What's that? You're looking for a coach? I'll be that coach! Oh, you need more information about my comedy background and experience? That's completely fair, I shouldn't have jumped the gun. I've been doing improv and sketch comedy since 2014 and studying at UCB since 2016. I'm a mem...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Francis Ceschin


Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Ben Stanton

Hi my name is Ben Stanton and I want to coach your improv! You may know me from my Lloyd team "Havoc", or my last two Lloyd teams, "Blush,” and “Hotel Hotel.” I love working on improv and luckily know lots about it! During our practices together I will clearly communicate with you about your p...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Michael Delaney

MICHAEL DELANEY SAG/AFTRA, AEA microD@rcn.com Michael Delaney has been a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater since its inception in 1998, where he has performed, written and directed countless scripted and improvised shows. He is a founding member of The Swarm and The Ste...
Schedule updated about 6 years ago

Matt Starr

I'm Matt and I would love to coach your improv team or direct your sketch team. I currently perform on Harold Night with Mermaids and around country with the UCB Touring Company. On the indie scene, I perform with Matt & Lily, Jump On Three, McJagger, and Galahad. In the past, I performed on t...
Schedule updated over 6 years ago