Author Q&A: Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy by Anne Libera

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Author Anne Libera will discuss her recently published book, Funnier: A Practical Theory of Comedy, taking audience members through her roadmap for understanding and creating comedy. Anne Libera is an Associate Professor and coordinates the degree in Comedy Writing and Performance at Columbia College Chicago. She is an Artistic Consultant and Director of Comedy Studies for The Second City. She served as Director of Pedagogy for The Second Science Project in partnership with the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago. Her directing credits include: Reality Detox:The Improv Experience (currently running at The Second City ETC) The Madness of Curious George, Computer Chips and Salsa, The Second City Goes to War, and Second City touring productions all over the world. Anne Libera has presented on topics in improvisation and comedy for Aspen Ideas Festival, Code Conference, Chicago Ideas Week, Twitter, and guest lectured at the Stanford Business School and Northwestern University. Her books Funnier: A Practical Theory of Comedy and The Second City Almanac of Improvisation are published by Northwestern University Press. Twitter:@AnneLibera1 Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Photo provided by author.

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