Ali is a full time parent to an energetic toddler, dog, and not-so energetic cat. An alum of Destination Imagination and fan of the arts, Ali has been drawn to creative problem solving and theatre most of her life. After encouraging Tom to start the troupe, she couldn't resist the urge to join in the fun. She is excited to be a part of the team, and to bring people together with laughter and the permission to be silly, no matter your age. 

When she's not hanging out with these hooligans, you can find Ali spending time with her family out on a trail, in her garden, wrapped in a blanket with a book, or trying to finish one of the 30+ unfinished hobby projects she has started in the last year. 

Andrew spent years in the high-stakes world of AWS data centers, crunching numbers to keep the cloud running, before realizing spreadsheets can't compete with a live audience. Now he channels his problem-solving instincts into improv, where there are no budgets, no forecasts, and the only infrastructure he manages is whatever scene his teammates build around him. 

From the far reaches of the galaxy, the Galactic Darkness tightens its grip on the rebellion...wait no that's the wrong bio, let's start again. From the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, to the foothills of Denali, and six or seven places in between, Jack has been barnstorming improv since the mid 90's. Most recently, he treaded the boards in Beijing, China where he was part of the oldest established improv group in Beijing. He is delighted to be playing with the talented and hilarious squad of Kraken Up!. 

Jenna is a worldbuilder and narrative designer whose work includes trading-card games and roleplaying games. She likes translating game mechanics into creative systems, collaborating with other creatives, and the co-operative storytelling of Improv.

Melissa Denny is an improvisor, an actor, and a singer. She started doing Improv in 2018 and has pursued learning about all kinds of Improv: short form, long form, and musical Improv. She is delighted to be a member of Kraken Up! 

When she is not onstage, Melissa lives on a small farm with a collection of roses, apple trees, and ponies.

Mike has always enjoyed being silly and making people laugh. He started doing improv a year ago, because his wife thought she might enjoy it, and she was right! 

When he's not on stage, Mike is busy designing buildings at his home office, or our walking his two cantankerous dogs around the neighborhood with his wife and daughter.

Michelle has enjoyed teaching and performing Improv since 2016. Her students range from age four to retired. She has a degree in Environmental Chemistry and loves both science and the arts. She appreciates the endless support in all her ventures from her amazing family, Jennifer, Tom, and Thomas! For more information about Michelle visit letsdoimprov.com.

Tom is a retired ED registered nurse who spent decades thriving in the chaos of emergency departments. After years of providing critical care in high-pressure situations, he transitioned to the stage, embracing the world of short-form improv. 

Offstage, he enjoys mentoring aspiring improvisers. Tom believes that improv, much like emergency care, is about staying present, adapting quickly, and connecting with others in the moment. Whether he's helping others or performing a scene, Tom approaches both with humor, heart, and a deep appreciation for the human experience.