Susan Messing
1964-present · Chicago, IL
Chicago's 'Funniest Woman' and the teacher whose 'Messing with a Friend' show and strong-character philosophy defined a post-yes-and generation of Chicago improvisers.
Known for
- Founding member of The Annoyance Theatre in 1989.
- Joined Second City mainstage in 1998.
- Ran Messing with a Friend at The Annoyance for over a decade, improvising with a different guest each week.
- Designed iO's Level 2 curriculum; teaches at University of Chicago, DePaul, and Loyola.
- Named 'Funniest Woman in Chicago' by Chicago Magazine and 'Improviser of the Year' by the Chicago Improv Festival.
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