08/15/2026
One week from today! Join us in dialogue with our diverse panel of veteran improvisers Natasha Perez, Jason Van Glass, and Marian Yesufu as we explore identity, allyship, and self-advocacy followed by an open Q&A session. Visit improvcon.com or communityimprov.org for all the details.
NATASHA PEREZ is the founder of The Clinic Theater where she creates an inclusive space for performers of all backgrounds to discover confidence, spontaneity, and the joy of being through improv. Natasha is known for her role as Matilda on Curb Your Enthusiasm; her portrayal of the villain Yolanda Saldivar in Netflix’s Selena: The Series; and an extensive career in voiceover, singing, and dubbing in English and Spanish.
JASON VAN GLASS is a standup comedian and improviser (World’s Greatest Improv School, The Pack Theater) who has opened for Maria Bamford, Sammy Obeid, Jackie Kashian, Adam Conover, and Emo Philips; headlined in 12 states; and performed on the Alaska B4UDie, San Francisco Sketchfest, Upper Left, Windy City, and Red Clay comedy festivals. In his free time, he helps run The Clubhouse in Los Feliz.
MARIAN YESUFU is an improviser, playwright, and educator whose work centers Black women, community, and healing through music-driven storytelling. She is the founder and producer of the Black Women in Comedy Festival, creating spaces where laughter, creativity, and authentic storytelling thrive. Learn more at www.MarianYesufu.com.
