SF Sketchfest 2016

Ali Safar is a stand-up comedian making a name for himself with his razor sharp one-liners. Don’t be deceived by his mild mannered nature because his punchlines have been known to put holes in walls. Stay on your toes because behind his witty, self-deprecating humor await some... Read More →

Carla Cackowski is an actor and writer currently living in the mostly fun city of Los Angeles. She is a graduate of The Second City LA, Upright Citizens Brigade, and iO West (formerly Improv Olympic) and has played on Mainstage improv teams at all three theaters. She toured the Caribbean... Read More →

Chinese Ballroom has performed a signature mixture of short and long-form improv for seven years. Made up of playwrights, actors, stand-ups, and friends (aww), Chinese Ballroom has hosted sold out shows all over the Bay Area, including at the Exit, Phoenix and Stagewerx Theaters... Read More →

Craig Cackowski has been seen on your television as a regular cast member on "Drunk History" and as Officer Cackowski on "Community." Other film and television appearances include "Veep," "Newsreaders," "Comedy Bang Bang," "The Mindy Project," "How I Met Your Mother," "Trust Us With... Read More →

Joe Liss, Second City alumnus, has appeared on TV in According to Jim, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Less Than Perfect, and Strangers With Candy, and on film in God Bless America, Wayne’s World II, Curly Sue, Home Alone 2, and Major League. He’s written on Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil... Read More →

Orange Tuxedo is a two person improv show from a husband and wife team who, collectively, have been doing improv for seven hundred years. In this show, they aim to create grounded relationships, formed by eccentric characters. Craig teaches improvisation at iO West, Carla teaches... Read More →