1615 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027


World's Greatest
Improv School

Improv Grad School

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World’s Greatest Improv School is proudly women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly, and committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space for all—whether you’re attending our live comedy shows in Los Angeles or taking improv classes online or in person.

Mailing List

If you want to hear about special classes and shows, join our email list! It comes out every few weeks. See examples of what we send.

Featured Classes

Close Quarters - 4 Weeks

Los Angeles

Close Quarters is a long form piece that was created by an improv group out of Chicago over thirty y...

Carla Cackowski
Sundays 12pm - Learn more

1000 Scenes With Notes

Los Angeles

The best way to be the greatest improviser is to do 1000 scenes a year. Taking 2 weeks off for th...

Billy Merritt
Sunday 12pm - Learn more

Empathy Driven Improv

Los Angeles

Having trouble making choices? Make your scenes easier by slowing down your scene work and tapping i...

Jim Wood$
Sundays 12pm - Learn more

Featured Shows

Come see our space at 1615 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles.

Weekend Drop Ins

Sunday Drop-In
Sunday Drop-In

The Weekend Drop Ins are a series of workshops and classes led by Carla Cackowksi (Saturdays) and Mike McLendon (Sundays). Open to all levels. Students do not have to pre-register. Just show up. Saturday and Sunday mornings, 10am-noon, WGIS Space.

Sometimes we get so many people we have to turn people away! You can sign up in advance for a drop-in class to guarantee a spot. Sign up here.

WGIS T-Shirt

Merch!

We've got some merch for WGIS! Check out the store and get t-shirts, hoodies and mugs!