Jacque Arend

J-002 I look back on my first 40 years of life and think, hell, that was fun. I grew a lot, I like who I am. I am curious, kind and loyal. I am a striving actor, a constant artist and a hardworking employee. I am really just someone who isn’t perfect and that’s okay.

In 2005 I found improvisation by attending a five week intensive at Chicago’s iO. This was done on a whim and a drive to spend a summer in the Windy City. During that summer I got to watch the most amazing improvisors performing at that time, The Reckoning, TJ & Dave, and countless other amazing performers who were around. I feel very honored to have spent that exact summer in Chicago. The thrill of watching some of these talented and experienced performers improvise hooked me and I knew then – I wanted to be that good. The Improv passion was ignited. Everything else that happened after that summer was because of improv. And so – now 2018 as I am writing this, I have so much to show for it.

pinup What’s next… well for two years I’ve been afraid to confront what truly is next. I have made room for a different part of me and I can no longer look away in fear. In the wake of a new revolution we can only look ahead. Onward to more; fun, life and adventure! I am ready to work.