Justine Hipsky

Teaches at Washington Improv Theater

Justine is a classroom teacher by trade, but not much compares to being able to giggle the whole way through a lesson plan. She believes in building a supportive, fun classroom while also challenging students to expand their comfort zones and put effort into growing their craft. Her absolute favorite part about teaching improv is feeling the joy that comes from students surprising themselves and making connections—between life and comedy as well as between each other.
 
Her love for improv grew wildly after showing up to the first class with sweaty palms and a stomach tied in knots. She still gets the backstage butterflies and hopes that never changes. Currently, she performs with WIT Harold team Fran, as well as special project shows Die! Die! Die! and October Issue.