she/her/hers
about me
I'm an improvisor based in Boston, Massachusetts, and my training comes mainly from the ImprovBoston Comedy School, and from iO Chicago. I have been studying improvisation for over a decade, and have been performing professionally in the Boston area since 2016. I'm currently an instructor at ImprovBoston, and a resident cast member on the ImprovBoston ensemble. I also work as an independent coach and instructor, and as a corporate trainer in applied improvisation, helping professionals to build skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration.
My areas of artistic interest in improvisation include longform format experimentation, dramatic improv, physical character creation, and improving emotional and physical safety within the artform. I hope to continue exploring the spectrum that exists between scripted and improvised work, to find new opportunities for audience engagement in the theater.
You can catch me performing public and private shows with the ImprovBoston Ensemble, every week on the RPG live play Blittle League, and in various independent shows at The Rockwell, Union Comedy, and more.
RESUME
PERFORMANCE
improvboston
ImprovBoston National Touring Company
Cast Member
2020-present
Face Off
Cast Member
2020-present
The Wild (Harold Night)
Cast Member
2018-present
Family Show
Cast Member
2018-2019
Clueprov: A Comedy of Murders
Cast Member
2019
Independent
Mango
Cast
2017-2018
Womango
Cast Member
2017-present
specializations
Character Physicality
Physical Comedy
Improvised Movement
Stand up Comedy
Musical Improv
Safe Intimacy Practices
Experimental Longform
Dramatic Improv
Acting
Festival
Performances
Las Vegas Improv Festival
(Las Vegas, NV)
Del Close Marathon
(New York City, NY)
Big Pond Improv Festival
(Burlington, VT)
Testimonials
INSTRUCTION
ImprovBoston
Improv 101
Instruction
2019-present
Improv 301
Instruction
2020-present
Improv 601
Instruction
2020-present
Character Movement Workshop
Curriculum Design and Facilitation
2019-present
Yes And Consent Workshop
Curriculum Design and Facilitation
2020-present
Intimacy Safety Trainings
Curriculum Design and Facilitation
2020-present
Boston Strategy Group
Applied Improvisation for Management Skills
Curriculum Development and Facilitation
2020-present
Gann Academy
"Button Fly" Improv Team
Curriculum Design and Instruction
2018-present
"Kayleigh is a dynamic and thoughtful improviser. Her characters spring to life, fully realized in physicality and point-of-view, in an instant. The level of specificity she brings to the way she explores the stage is delightful to an audience and inspiring to her scene-partners."
Gregory Scott
Founder
3weeks
"Kayleigh is a wonderful instructor and incredible comedian/performer! She has helped me so much in becoming comfortable and confident as an improviser. She has a great knowledge and passion for comedy and performance that's inspiring. With students, Kayleigh is patient, supportive, and gives helpful feedback to make sure they have fun and can improve. I feel very fortunate and proud to have learned from such a hilarious, talented, smart, and kind person."
Amanda Luciano
Improv Student
TRAINING
ImprovBoston
Improv 101-701
Various
Intimacy Directors & Coordinators
Intimacy in Improv
Jessica Steinrock
iO chicago
Improv Spring Intensive
Katie Klein
The Second City
Character Building Blocks Workshop
Seth Thomas
University of New Hampshire
Acting
David Kaye
Voice and Movement
Deborah Kinghorn