Teachers: Erick Acuna

Erick Acuña is a Peruvian comedian and writer based in Washington DC. He studied at Ketó Improv Theater in Peru, and after moving to the US he completed Washington Improv Theater’s (WIT) and New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade’s programs, as well as the Comedy Writing program at The Second City.

For the last decade he has been teaching and performing improv and sketch comedy at WIT and Dojo Comedy. He has also taught improv workshops and performed in comedy festivals in over twenty cities around the US, Latin-America and Europe.

His solo show 'Acuña Acuna' had a sold out run at the Capital Fringe and it was voted 'Best Solo Performance' and 'Best of Fringe'. His show was also a finalist at the Yes, And... Laughter Lab in partnership with Comedy Central.

You can find out more at erickacuna.com