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.

Ali Ghandour

Current Shows

Ali graduated from UCLA with a degree in Anthropology and minor in Human Complex Systems, and immediately traded his diploma for some magic beans. Falling deep into the world of improv and sketch, Ali carved out a spot on the mainstage at Ultimate Improv and The Improv Space in Westwood, performing weekly with The Board, The Basketball Team, and in the iO West X-Ecution. Ali currently teaches classes at The Improv Space and serves on their Directors Circle.


Ali is a founding member of the improv/film team The Wait List [waitlistcomedy.com] where he writes, produces, and acts in online sketches and short films. Ali spends the rest of his time on freelance writing, voice-acting, concerts, and stealing music. He is incredibly stoked to be performing on the Harold team Scandal! at UCB.