Erik Tanouye currently improvises at the UCBT as a member of the group 1985. In addition, he also performs with Primal Bias, One Two Three, and Vishnu Bopp. He has previously been seen with The Shoves, The Mosaic NYC, Dillinger, Orchestra Pit, Stomping Ground, Corpa, and Asia-town, an Asian-American improv troupe he co-founded. He was a contributing writer for Comedy Central's unaired "Sports Central" pilot.

He has directed acclaimed improv shows by I Eat Pandas and T.J. Monkeys , and co-wrote and performed in the sketch shows "Proceed With Honor" and "Red Christmas" at the UCB Theatre. Erik has also performed stand-up comedy at alternative venues throughout New York. He has an English degree from Dartmouth College, plays guitar, and enjoys photography.

Hometown: Rockville, MD