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Charna Halpern

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Co-founded the iO Theater (formerly known as ImprovOlympic) with Del Close.

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Anne Libera

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Writer, director, and teacher; influential in comedy writing and performance coaching.

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Mike Myers

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Used his improv skills to create iconic characters and sketches on 'Saturday Night Live'.

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Del Close

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Co-created the Harold, a long-form improv structure, and influenced the Chicago improv scene.

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Alan Alda

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Utilized improv in actor training, emphasizing its role in enhancing empathy and understanding.

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Viola Spolin

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Developed theater games, laying the groundwork for modern improvisational theater.

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Amy Poehler

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Founded the Upright Citizens Brigade, a sketch and improvisational theatre that encourages new talent.

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Tina Fey

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Applied improv principles in her work on 'Saturday Night Live' and as a show creator, notably for '30 Rock'.

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David Shepherd

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Co-founder of The Compass Players, which was the precursor to The Second City.

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Keith Johnstone

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Created Theatresports, and is known for his books 'Impro' and 'Impro for Storytellers'.

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Paul Sills

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Co-founder of The Second City and son of Viola Spolin.

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Robin Williams

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Comedian and actor renowned for his rapid-fire improvisational style and diverse character impersonations.

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Stephen Colbert

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Used improvisation as a bedrock for his success in satire and comedy television.

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Fred Willard

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Known for his roles in mockumentary films where he employed his improvisational comedy skills.

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Bill Murray

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Famous actor and comedian who started in improv and often utilizes improv techniques in his film work.

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