Anne Libera
Director of Comedy Studies for The Second City and Associate Professor coordinating the Comedy Writing and Performance degree at Columbia College Chicago; author of books on improvisation and comedy theory and a longtime comedy educator and director.
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Oct 20, 2016 • 46min
57: Yes, And... The Psychology of Improv Comedy
Anne Libera and Kelly Leonard, improv instructors and ambassadors at The Second City, discuss how improv comedy relates to mindfulness, creativity, cognitive reframing, authenticity, and more. They share examples of 'Yes, And' in improv, the importance of embracing mistakes and challenging societal expectations, the significance of play and improvisation in various settings, the connection between improv comedy and happiness, and the relationship between comedy, improvisation, and mindfulness.
Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 5min
Comedy writing with Chelsea Devantez and Anne Libera REDUX
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!
Jul 24, 2020 • 1h 3min
Episode 42 | Anne Libera
Anne Libera, founder of the Comedy Studies program at Columbia College, discusses comedy history, theory, and the importance of well-rounded professionals. They explore comedy cross-training, the art and craft of comedy, controlling context in comedy, transitioning from Second City to creating a comedy school, the history of comedy, the impact of comedy as a commodity, and comedy levels and intentionality.
