Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

We have affordable, high quality shows seven nights a week in NYC and LA. Our original comedy videos have garnered the national spotlight. We also run the first nationally accredited improv and sketch comedy school in the country. For information on our courses visit the Training Center.

Lucia Aniello

Lucia Aniello is a comedian and director.

She is half of comedy duo Paulilu Productions, and has directed and co-written digital shorts featuring Jessica Alba, Vanessa Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Melissa McCarthy, Joel McHale, and, of course, her comedy partner Paul W. Downs. She co-wrote and directed The Paul Downs Syndrome, which was, "Best of NY Sketch" in the 2010 New York Comedy Festival, a TONY's "Critic's Pick", and excepts of which were featured in the 2011 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

She has studied at UCB since 2005. Credits include High School Talent Show, the IT SUCKED! Awards, and The Flaming Mo.

Lucia graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Film Studies, and you can continue your friendly stalking at www.luciaaniello.com.