Yes, Also Yes, Also - Caroline Cotter
Dec 30, 2025
Caroline Cotter, a comedian and improviser from UCB and Conan, dives into the world of improv with a refreshing honesty. She opens up about her stage fright and childhood shyness, revealing how she overcame nerves to embrace the thrill of performing. Caroline shares her experiences with auditions and the emotional journey through rejection. From learning short-form games to crafting supportive scenes, she explores the balance of rules and personal voice in comedy, all while celebrating the joy of silly, impulsive moments on stage.
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From Extreme Shyness To Performing
- Caroline Cotter began improv despite crippling stage fright and extreme introversion as a child.
- She used improv's exhilarating moments to outweigh fear and keep returning to the stage.
College Troupe: Cool And Intimidating
- Caroline first saw college improv as terrifying but compelling, then auditioned and joined her school's troupe.
- Early college practice mixed rewarding shows with punishing warmups that focused on correctness.
Small Wins Open Big Doors
- Making seemingly lucky moves amid generally poor improv helped Caroline advance through UCB.
- Small flashes of success can shift perception and open opportunities even when overall work feels weak.