Arts Educators Save the World Comedy writing with Chelsea Devantez and Anne Libera REDUX
Oct 10, 2025
Join Emmy-nominated Chelsea Devantez, a versatile TV writer known for her work on Girls5Eva, and Anne Libera, the Director of Comedy Studies at The Second City. They dive into how arts education nurtures individuality and helps comedians shape their identities. Chelsea shares her journey of rapid skill growth through intensive training, while Anne explains the importance of comedic structure. They discuss using comedy as a tool for meaningful conversation and how improvisation benefits professionals. Plus, learn about their exciting upcoming projects!
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Practice Being Yourself
- Arts education creates a structured space to practice being yourself repeatedly.
- That practice reveals and refines your authentic creative voice over time.
First Meeting On A Set
- Chelsea first met Anne while interning on a pilot filmed in Anne's house and helping as a PA.
- The informal set experience led directly into Chelsea enrolling in Anne's comedy studies semester.
Make It Over And Over
- Do the work repeatedly and stop being precious about each attempt.
- Repetition builds the muscle to make material reliably and recover from failure.