Kudos: Mick Laugs

Occupation Improv teacher

Home Sausalito

Achievement The leader of an improvisaton class at San Francisco’s Jewish Home inspires elderly residents who attend the bi-weekly “Esther Weintraub Comedy Clinic” (named for a late resident). Through creating spontaneous stories and songs, they find new ways to connect.

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