she/her/hers




about me
I'm a comedic actor and improvisor, with training from the ImprovBoston Comedy School, and from iO Chicago. I have been studying comedy and improvisation for over a decade, and have been performing professionally in the Boston area since 2016. I am a founding member of The Nova Comedy Collective, which opened its doors in 2024. I was previously 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.
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My areas of artistic interest in comedy include longform experimentation, dramatic improv, physical character creation, and improving emotional and physical safety within the artform of unscripted theatre. I hope to continue exploring the spectrum that exists between scripted and improvised work, to find new opportunities for audience engagement in the theater.
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You can catch me performing public and private shows with The Nova Comedy Collective, every week on the award-winning RPG live play Blittle League, and in various independent shows at The Rockwell, Union Comedy, and more.
RESUME
DIRECTION
the nova comedy collective
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The Nova Show
playing at The Rockwell
2024-present
GC Entertainment​
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Sad Girl Songs
Presented at Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, and The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.
specializations
Character Physicality
Physical Comedy
Improvised Movement
Stand up Comedy
Musical Improv
Safe Intimacy Practices
Experimental Longform
Dramatic Improv
Acting
PERFORMANCE
improvboston​
ImprovBoston National Touring Company
Cast Member
2020-2024
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Face Off
Cast Member
2020 season
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The Wild (Harold Night)
Cast Member
2018-2020
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Family Show
Cast Member
2018-2019
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Clueprov: A Comedy of Murders
Cast Member
2019
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Independent
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Magic the Gathering: The Show
Cast Member
2020-present
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Mango
Cast
2017-2018
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Clueprov: A Comedy of Murders
Cast Member
2019
Festival
Performances
Las Vegas Improv Festival
(Las Vegas, NV)
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Del Close Marathon
(New York City, NY)
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Big Pond Improv Festival
(Burlington, VT)
INSTRUCTION
the nova comedy collective
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Skills for Advanced Improv
Instruction and Curriculum Design
2024
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ImprovBoston
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Improv 101-601
Instruction and Curriculum Design
2019-2024​
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Character Movement Workshop
Curriculum Design and Facilitation
2019-present
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Yes And Consent Workshop
Curriculum Design and Facilitation
2020-present
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Intimacy Safety Trainings
Curriculum Design and Facilitation
2020-present
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Boston Strategy Group​
Applied Improvisation for Management Skills
Curriculum Development and Facilitation
2020-present
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Gann Academy
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"Button Fly" Improv Team
Curriculum Design and Instruction
2018-present
Testimonials
"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."
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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.​"
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Amanda Luciano
Improv Student
TRAINING
ImprovBoston
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Improv 101-701
Various
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Intimacy Directors & Coordinators
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Intimacy in Improv
Jessica Steinrock
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iO chicago
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Improv Spring Intensive
Katie Klein
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The Second City
Character Building Blocks Workshop
Seth Thomas
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University of New Hampshire
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Acting
David Kaye
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Voice and Movement
Deborah Kinghorn
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