Gillian Bellinger is a beloved improviser, teacher and actor. She founded the now thriving Misfit Improv and Acting School in Asheville, N.C. which just celebrated its one year anniversary.

I had met Gillian during the pandemic with our mutual friend, Jay Sukow. We reconnected recently at the Sketch School with Marc Warzecha in Sketch 101 and I knew I wanted to know more about this very funny lady.

We talk about growing up in Texas and how the improv bug got her.

Gillian’s resume is amazing. She has performed as an improviser and taught at Second City Chicago, Second City Hollywood, Westside Comedy Theater in Mission IMPROVable, Comedy Sportz.

She is a SAG voiceover actor and has appeared in numerous commercials, TV and film.

When asked why she named her new theater “Mifit” she told us.

“A bit of a misfit lies in each of us. That unique part of our spirit that delights in play. We strive at Misfit to create that same kind of place, a place to belong, to connect, to create and be a misfit.”

Gillian is a generous and brilliant person and I for one am looking forward to visiting her in Asheville!

https://www.misfitavl.com