jet city IMPROV Staff

Rachel (she/her) has been an active performer in Seattle's improv scene for over 15 years, performing with ensembles including ComedySportz, Once Told Tales, and Jet City Improv itself. Her performance experience extends
internationally, having represented Seattle at festivals across North America and Europe, including the Oslo Impro Festival, Vancouver International Improv Festival, and the ComedySportz World Championships where she helped the Seattle team win their match against Chicago.

In addition to her work on stage, she brings over a decade of hands-on experience leading projects, managing finances, and improving business operations across a range of industries. From overseeing corporate accounting and implementing new systems to running her own business, she has a proven track record of turning ideas into results — and she’s passionate about building strong partnerships, streamlining processes, and helping teams work smarter to achieve their goals.
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Oliver Trimble (he/him) joined the Jet City Improv staff in September 2016 after serving as a volunteer and House Manager since 2009. He holds a BA in Theatre from California Lutheran University and brings a background in customer service, database administration, patron services, and nonprofit arts operations to the role.

As Business & Operations Director, he helps keep the invisible machinery of Jet City Improv running, from ticketing and financial processes to reporting, administrative systems, and patron communications. He is especially interested in making the practical side of the organization feel clear, humane, and useful for the people who rely on it.

His favorite work happens behind the scenes: connecting details, solving small mysteries, and helping staff, students, artists, audiences, and volunteers have a smoother experience. He believes good operations should feel a little bit like good improv: responsive, supportive, and just flexible enough to handle whatever walks through the door.
Mike (he/him) has over 37 years of theater and improv experience teaching, directing and performing. Originally from Genoa, Nebraska, Mike joined the US Army in 1976 while still in High School.   In 1985 Mike received his BFA in Theater Arts from the University of Nebraska (Kearney) and later his MFA in Acting (Supporting Area: Directing) from the University of Idaho – spending summers performing summer stock across the Midwest. He began his Seattle improv career at Seattle Theatersports in 1989 and in 1992 he and Andrew McMasters founded Jet City Improv. Mike is currently Associate Artistic Director, director of Twisted Flicks, Outreach Director, Comedy-To-Go Czar as well as a performer and teaching artist.
A native-born Seattleite, Kendall Uyeji (he/him) has been performing and producing in his home city for over six years now. He graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Theatre and a Minor in English. He has acted and written for various plays and has worked in many fields of education from administration to teaching to performance. He loves playing dungeons and dragons and writing novels in his free time. He also produces theatre with an Asian American theatre company called Pork Filled Productions. Come check out his shows! 
Josh (he/him) started his improv journey in a small theatre called Alchemy in Greenville, SC. He moved to Seattle for software work and knew that improv was the community he wanted to be in. He started working tech for shows to keep himself involved as much as possible. He views this position as a support role and wants to ensure everyone involved in the production can shine. Outside of the theatre, he has a passion for education and runs a business doing after-school clubs.  ​
​AJ (he/they) has been performing on stage for over fifteen years. Lately focused on Improv, as an ensemble member at Comedy Sportz, as well as performances with Jet City and Seattle Indie Groups. Using his background in communications, marketing, and performance, AJ is focused on bringing cohesion to the Jet City brand. While ensuring Jet City maintains its long held status as a respected place for play for anyone in our community.
Francis (she/they) is the Drama Room House Manager for Jet City Improv. You can see them at the bar or concessions stand at the Drama Room, making sure each show runs smoothly from behind the scenes.