We're a small, hand-picked group of players. Every show is a different mix of players, with the occasional guest sprinkled in. If you take a class with us, your instructor is a cast member.
A reclusive and elusive forest sprite, Alexandra can be spotted delighting audiences of all ages and teaching children's theater in the East Bay. She is, however, in the witness protection program, and we cannot reveal her image on our website. For all we know, her name isn't even really Alexandra...
Basel fell in love with improv at BATS improv shortly after moving to the Bay Area. He has performed with the BATS Company Players, taught and performed in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Japan, and produced, directed, and acted in “Improvised Arabian Nights,” an improvised show in the style of “A Thousand and One Nights.” Basel joined the Secret Improv Society in 2015 and has been a part of their unique and fast-paced show ever since.
Chet, a naive San Francisco-phile, has performed with Secret since its founding and served seven years as Managing Director at BATS Improv. His favorite part of improv is when we all see it coming, but somehow, not exactly. He once brought home the wrong cat. If you're reading this bio, you should try improv!
Representing a new generation, Danielle possesses the qualities we have come to expect from a member of our cast, plus a series of improvements and features that only a new, modernized improviser could embody: she plays music, dances, writes poetry, and is a master of archery. Designed for modern sensibilities, she is compact, light, sleek, and folds neatly to fit in your pocket. She features a variety of outfits and expressions at no extra cost. Batteries not included.
Falk brings energy and enthusiasm to the stage with every performance. Her dedication to the craft is apparent in her commitment to character and devotion in every scene. She is funny and intelligent, making her a double threat. She has been a member of the cast since October 2025 after a long complex adventure on a Clown Cruise.
Goose is an imported American. He started improvising last millennia, and he thinks he is being funny. He has played with Flash Family, BATS Improv, Liquid Soap, Underdog, Emotional Hospital, and Secret Improv Society. Author of several worst-selling word-search books, he spends his spare time wandering and wondering: what would one do with a wonderful wooden wand?
Some audience report visions of a young, hilarious, attractive, and exceedingly humble imaginary being we affectionately call Jess. She is NOT real!! Legend has it that this incorporeal sprite has haunted the Groundlings and Second City Hollywood and might have earned a Theater Arts degree from Cal Poly SLO. Authorities are perplexed by this phantom vigilante. We warn you to please stop Venmo-ing her $20 (jessica-sater), as this only seems to increase her mysterious, unexplainable presence.
Joël (Jojo) began his improv career at Second City in Chicago. Since then, he has trained and performed with various groups, including the Groundlings, Flash Family, BATS Improv, and Big City Improv. For more than 15 years, he has served as the producer and artistic director of the Secret Improv Society.
Kristian Ruggieri, aka “Bing Bong” (yes, there’s a story there), started improvising with Flash Family in 2000 and never looked back! Since then, she’s brought her unique flair to Improvalicious, Fosse Posse, and Big City Improv. Now, she's thrilled to be part of the Secret Improv Society and looks forward to seeing YOU at a show!
Sunaina was born at a very young age, and it has all gone downhill from there. One night. in a dream, a 6 ft tall Tom Cruise on a burning motorbike told her to take the stage and delight the masses. That she did, and Sunaina has been performing across the country in troupes like Yum!, Required Taste, and Wakeup Wyoming ever since. In a likely final stroke of genius, she has joined the Secret Improv Society, where she captures audiences with her alarming antics, only rivaled by her unrivaled wit.
Thom can sing, dance, mime, and act. They are an improvising force manure with unspeakable talent and presence. From Renaissance fairs to plays to improv troupes, Thom has a breadth and depth of experience that astounds and amazes with ease. They joined the Secret Improv Society cast in 2025 and has been entertaining audiences and the rest of the cast ever since.
Martina - Emeritus. Our Italian ambassador living in Ireland, Martina's love for life, drama, and pasta is woven into every performance. With a background in scripted theater, Martina quickly realized that remembering lines wasn't her strong suit, but luckily, improv allowed her to embrace her dramatic side without memorization. Her love for improv comes from its ability to celebrate spontaneity, creativity, and — of course — the chaos of being herself.
Judith - Emeritus. A Boston native, she has been cracking up audiences for over 30 years. A founding member of Exxit Only and Big City Improv, she’s also performed with Improv Boston, The Skits, and Impro Melbourne. Her past includes a sketch group with “Chicken” in the name and a surreal bus tour with “Popcorn” in the title, featuring a half-naked kabuki performer and a show near oil tanks. For the last decade, she’s happily kept things fuel-free with Secret Improv Society.