Matt Holmes has taught improv through the Philly Improv Theater and at improv festivals around the country, and has also coached several improv groups.

He began improvising in 1998 when he ran a weekly short-form show in college. He co-founded Philly's highly acclaimed Rare Bird Show in 2003, and has done many other improv projects in Philadelphia, including an improv duo, improvising in the dark, and performing with a complete stranger from the audience. His mp3-infused improv project was crowned grand champion of season 2 of Philly's improv competition, Troika.

Matt has learned from some of the top improv teachers from Second City, UCB Theatre, iO, the Annoyance, ComedySportz, members of The Kids in the Hall and more.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT MATT:
"Matt is the perfect low-key teacher" - "he did not make anyone feel awkward or wrong in their choices" - "very focused" - "focused, well-organized, fun, relaxed"