ANDREA

Andrea Quach is serving her second tour of duty on Thermal Runaway. When she isn't performing comedy, she's bakin', brunchin', and ballin'. She can talk your ear off about things to do around town, commercial real estate, and tinder. You can see her perform with Thermal Runway at Improv Wars.

ANNA

Anna Ross is originally from Fredericksburg, VA where she began her improv career with the short-form improv comedy group at her high school, Red Box. Throughout her collegiate experience she collaborated as an ensemble member of the long form improv group formerly known as Lolopolis, now known as Deep Fried improv comedy. She can been seen on Mondays performing long-form improv!

BETHANY

Bethany Coan, originallly from the D.C. area, has recently moved back from living in New Orleans for over eight years. She was an active member of The New Movement Theater in New Orleans and Funny Bones Improv, a non-profit group that performs for hospitalized children and their families. She is now part of D.C.'s Laugh Index Theatre, playing with her improv troupe Thermal Runaway at Improv Wars. She can be found on random nights performing stand-up in Adams Morgan.

CONOR

Conor Halloran, when he is not performing like a trained bear for your enjoyment, can usually be found hibernating during the lean winter months. If you believe you have seen a wild Conor, approach with caution as he is easily startled. This will be his second year with Laugh Index Theatre, and is looking forward to winning all of the Improv Wars.

DANIEL

Daniel Calingaert learned improv at the Washington Improv Theater and has performed in the Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament and started to pay gigs with a new indie team, Extra Margarine. While his enthusiasm far outpaces his talent, he is looking forward to breaking out big time at LIT.

JEFF

KIM

Kim Righter is a huge fan of chocolate and, relatedly, likes to bake. She was previously on LIT's Separate Beds and Mr. Lifeguard. You can catch her perform with Thermal Runaway at Improv Wars.

JENNIFER

Jennifer McLaughlin began improvising informally as a college tour guide when she realized her storytelling resonated better than the historical and architectural trivia in the script. You can see her perform on Mondays with Thermal Runaway at Improv Wars.

CHRIS

Chris Andersen was a founding member of the improv team, the Quest. He also performed as part of VIc Speedboat. He frequently directs films for the 48 Hour Film Project for the team, the Quest Films. Chris is a filmmaker and video producer, and he performs daily as a middle school science teacher. He performs on Mondays with Thermal Runaway at LIT's IMPROV WARS.