GII Symposium 2026

Jonathan Pitts is an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller living in Chicago. He's performed and/or taught in 30 countries and over 110 cities. He's the former Executive Director of Chicago Improv Productions; the Co-Founder/Producer Chicago Improv Festival; the Creator/Producer College Improv Tournament; the Founder/Producer Teen Comedy Fest; Creator/Devisor/Director of improvised theatre productions The Oracle; The Silent Movie; Storybox; and Time Piece. He taught, coached, and directed at The Second City Training Center for 16 years and was a contributing writer to Anne Libera's book, The Second City Improv Almanac. In 2025, he was listed #24 in Matt Fotis’ book 50 Key Improv Performers.