Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) is a well-known improv and comedy performance space founded in 1990 in Chicago, later based in New York City and Los Angeles. It serves as a training ground and venue for comedic improvisation, sketch, and stand-up performances. UCB is renowned for fostering innovative comedy, nurturing emerging talent, and promoting collaborative, unscripted humor. Many successful comedians and writers have trained there, making it a influential hub in the comedy community. The theatre also offers classes and workshops aimed at developing performers’ improvisational and comedic skills.