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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

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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 Contact me for rates, booking, and more information!

© 2024 by Kayleigh Kane.

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