Jewell's Info
Jewell is an actor, improviser, and clown living in Los Angeles, CA. She first studied improv at Southwestern College, and has since trained at NYU Tisch, San Diego State University, and American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.Jewell has taught classes for Finest City Improv and Old Town Improv Company.
Jewell performed regularly for over 4 years at Sidestage Improv and Finest City Improv. She played Juliet in Finest City Improv's production of Redneck Romeo and Juliet, a half-scripted, half-improvised send up of Shakespeare's tragic romance. She will never ever be cast as Juliet ever again in her career. Juliet is supposed to be 13. Did you know that? Romeo's age isn't specified.
Jewell loves facilitating spontaneity and teaching improv.
Past teams:
- Book Club (the improvised novel)
- Fellow Travelers (the armando)
- Swim Team (the living room)
- Craft Beer Festival (YOUTH CULTURE FOREVER)
Currently Teaching at: Finest City Improv, Sidestage Improv
"Jewell fostered a supportive and respectful environment, allowing us all to relax and dig deep within ourselves. Her feedback was always honest and beneficial, and her comedic instincts are second to none. " - Zach, student at Finest City Improv
"Jewell Karinen, undeniably, carries the ideal virtues for educating anyone at any stage in their improv career. Uniquely, she is the teacher suited to pushing advanced improvisers beyond their limits and into the blissful unknown. " - Nam, student at Finest City Improv
"She is super organized, passionate, and a great communicator. One of the top teachers out there with a refreshing outlook on all improv possibilities." - Heather, student at Finest City Improv