Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

We have affordable, high quality shows seven nights a week in NYC and LA. Our original comedy videos have garnered the national spotlight. We also run the first nationally accredited improv and sketch comedy school in the country. For information on our courses visit the Training Center.

Lauren Lapkus

Lauren Lapkus is an actress and improviser. Originally from Evanston, Illinois, she graduated from DePaul University and performed all over Chicago, most frequently at iO. After a whirlwind year in NYC she moved to Los Angeles, where she can be seen performing improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre with Bangarang. She's also a member of The Story Pirates, who perform an interactive sketch show at The Geffen Playhouse inspired by stories that were written by kids. Her credits include "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" where she appeared in a segment with Ryan Reynolds, "The Middle" on ABC, and she can currently be seen playing the role of Dee Dee on NBC's "Are You There, Chelsea?".