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  “I have been an improv performer for over thirty years since I started with The Groundlings and have had the privilege of performing weekly with Carolyn.  She’s a gifted improvisor and actor and understands the principles that help produce entertaining improv and the creation of unique characters and scenes, all while having fun and she knows how to communicate those principles to others.  I highly recommend her as an improv teacher – you’ll be in good hands.”
     -Jonathan Stark, Emmy and Peabody Winning Writer/Producer, Groundling [Los Angeles]
 
“As a student at The Groundlings School, Carolyn Bridget Kennedy successfully worked her way to the upper levels and gained such a clear understanding of the work that a veteran TV writer and improviser brought her into an exclusive outside workout class of masters of the form. She’s a delight to work with.”
     -Phyllis Katz, Founding Member of The Groundlings [Los Angeles]
 
“If you're in Calgary and you're smart, talented and funny (or aspire to be those things!), I highly recommend Carolyn Bridget Kennedy's Improv Fundamentals.  She's a dynamo and I am proud to be her VO manager.”
     -Jonathan Reiner, Emmy-Winning Multihyphenate and Talent Manager [Los Angeles]
 
“Carolyn Bridget Kennedy is a wonderful and generous performer with lots of experience both performing and teaching improvisation.  I would highly recommend her for teaching any level of improv as she is kind, patient, insightful and supportive.”
     -Wendy Cutler, Founding Member of LA’s long running comedy troupe Off The Wall [Los Angeles]
 
“I have worked with Carolyn extensively and she is a gifted improvisor.  I have no doubt that she would make an excellent teacher.”
     -George McGrath, Emmy-Nominated Writer, Groundling [Los Angeles]

“Carolyn is a terrific improvisor and scene partner.  She knows what it takes to make great improv.  Her character work and sketch writing are up there with the best improvisors I know.  She is supportive and is a great addition to any improv class and would be an excellent teacher.”
     -Doug Cox, Founding Member of The Groundlings [Los Angeles]
 
“Carolyn Bridget Kennedy is a confident and creative improviser that discovers her many characters effortlessly.  A wonderful collaborator.”
     -Laird Macintosh, Groundlings Alum and Teacher [Los Angeles]
 
"Carolyn’s dedication to the craft of improv comedy is unmistakable and her enthusiasm is incredibly infectious.  She’s open, kind, talented, supportive and absolutely all in!  Go play!”
     -John Crane, Groundling, Showrunner Mad TV [Los Angeles]
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