About Improv Hawai‘i

Improv Hawai‘i is a Honolulu-based improv comedy collective offering live shows, classes, and workshops for all levels, from total beginners to seasoned performers. Founded in 2012 by Hawai‘i-born actor Kimee Balmilero (best known for her series regular role on Hawai‘i Five-0 as Medical Examiner Dr. Noelani Cunha, Ronny Chieng and Friends, and the original Broadway cast of Mamma Mia), ImprovHI has grown from a simple community calendar into a creative home for made-up comedy in Hawai‘i.

Our performers and instructors come from many walks of life, including writers, musicians, teachers, data analysts, realtors, and working actors whose credits span TV and film, such as Lilo & Stitch, Magnum P.I., and Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., as well as comedy festivals like San Francisco Sketchfest and the Hawai‘i Comedy Festival. Based at our home venue, The Tiny Stage in Kaka‘ako, we’re a grounded, supportive group who love collaborating, taking creative risks, and making funny things up with other fun humans.

Come make stuff up with us!

Check out these awesome reviews

  • “This class was fun, and I felt a significant difference in the way I approach things. I’m not as stressed about knowing all the details and feel more confident trusting that I know what to say. When I really have no clue, I now have some tools to speak as if I do. GREAT workshop for anyone who wants to be a better communicator! Excellent!”
    Diane K.
    Honolulu, HI
  • “Whatever you imagine about improv, put it away. I have seen this group perform improv comedy several times, and each time I walk away laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes. Quick and sassy, this troupe loves what they are doing, and it shows.”
    Tara C.
    Los Angeles, CA
  • “I took improv classes from Kimee and am amazed at how useful it is for so many parts of my life. I am not the type to wanna be funny, but I do want to think on my feet and go with the flow in a conversation. My former business associate and I took it together so that we could learn to play off of each other. It was fun, and it also taught me a lot about connecting to someone else and communicating in a partnership.”
    Sam M.
    Honolulu, HI
  • “I recently attended a class at Improv Hi and had an absolute blast! The class’s principles were based on thinking outside the box and encouraged everyone to step out of their comfort zone in a theatrical way. I learned a lot about myself and made some great friends, too. Can’t wait til the next class!”
    Megan K.
    Severn, MD
  • “These artists are top-notch!! I just saw a couple of them on Maui last night perform at our improv center! Can’t wait to come to Oahu and see a show here. Please come over to Maui again!!”
    Deanna S.
    Kihei, HI