Actor

Bio

Watch Karen Hirst, an actress, singer, comedienne and instructor at Academy of Art University, share how training in improvisation and comedy gives you the confidence to stand before any audience, even you are not planning to become a performer. The keys to improvisation or improv is to say “yes and” to accept situations and challenges on stage, and to make your partner look good in doing so. She reminds us that opportunities to perform are everywhere. Girls can even create their own webisodes. Just take that first step and be persistent.