Carla Cackowski
About Carla Cackowski
Carla Cackowski is a teacher with a background in theater, having studied at Columbia College Chicago. She has held various leadership roles in comedy theaters and has been teaching at The Second City in Los Angeles since 2011.
Work at Second City
Carla Cackowski has been a teacher at The Second City since 2011. With over a decade of experience in this role, she contributes to the training and development of aspiring comedians and performers in Los Angeles, California. The Second City is known for its improvisational comedy and has a rich history of producing notable comedians.
Previous Roles in Comedy Theater
Before her tenure at The Second City, Carla Cackowski served as Co-Artistic Director and Co-Managing Director at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, Oregon, from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as Artistic Director and Training Center Director at M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, California, from 2018 to 2020. These roles involved overseeing artistic programming and managing training initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Carla Cackowski studied Theatre/Theater at Columbia College Chicago from 1998 to 2000. This educational background provided her with foundational skills in performance and theater arts, which she has applied throughout her career in various comedy and theater settings.
Background in Comedy and Theater
Carla Cackowski has built a career in comedy and theater, focusing on teaching and directing. Her experience spans multiple roles in different theaters, showcasing her commitment to the art of improvisation and performance. Her work has contributed to the development of comedy talent in the regions where she has worked.