Shahd Karout
Shahd Karout (she/her) is a first year in concurrent educational studies. They’ve always had a love for writing and art-- whether that be writing plays/screenplays, making comics, engaging in visual art, music, or theatre. Joining the artist hub was a great opportunity for them to get involved in the community and use art as a creative outlet.
Hannah Sebolino
Hannah Sebolino (She/her) is a third-year Communication and Media studies major and a marketing minor debuting in the BIPOC artist hub and the Production Crew. She has a love for creating media, particularly scrapbooking.
Montserrat Cadena
Monts is a VCP alum and has a soft spot for the VIC in particular. They are thrilled continue working with VCP another year as the Assistant Director for the VIC. Taking lessons with Second City and Bad Dog has helped hone the skills necessary to help guide the VIC forward but every year will continue to be more full of wonder […]
Victoria Vitha-Galati
Victoria is a second-year Professional Writing student. This year, she is the Stage Manager for the Vanier Improv Company, handling its practical and logistical elements to ensure the shows run as smoothly as possible. Last year, she stage-managed for the Dance Collective and is excited to be back learning new skills. In her spare time, […]
Corinne Hoang
She’s baaaaaaack!!! Corinne Hoang is entering her fourth year with VIC! When she’s not on stage, you might find her on set, on a runway, or in the pool as she is also captain of the York Swim Team. Corinne can’t wait to bring laughter and energy in all parts of her life.
Derek Lepoutre
Derek Lepoutre is a fourth-year screenwriting student and returner to the Vanier Improv Company after a successful previous year. He’s a writer, storyteller, and performer, so he’s always looking for some sort of attention. His greatest passion of all though is comedy and bringing laughs and entertainment to others. He’s thrilled to get the opportunity […]
Emily Swartz
Emily Swartz (she/her) is a fourth year Acting and Performance student and is SO excited to return to the Vanier Improv Company for her fourth season! Emily has loved theatre ever since she can remember. Most recently, she wrote and performed in her original play, Wired for Connection, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. When she […]
Gerardo Mendoza
Gerardo Mendoza is a second year Screenwriting student, and a first-time Vanier Improv Company cast member. Gerardo likes baseball and playing with his dog, Champi. Gerardo is passionate about comedy; he loves to make people laugh. Unfortunately, he is deathly afraid of public speaking, but he mentions that it isn’t so bad when what he […]
Jewel Herman
Jewel is a fourth year student majoring in creative writing. This is her second year with the VIC. When not on stage, she is usually making necklaces for her jewellery shop, writing her novel or watching tv shows.