Based in Los Angeles, Russ is a veteran of longform improvisation, physical comedy and clown technique. He has appeared on Comedy Central, Buzzfeed and ABC. His YouTube sketches have accrued over 200 million views.
He is currently on the faculty at Burbank’s LA Connection, a theater with a 45 year history of short form improv in LA. He performs on two of the longest running genre teams in Los Angeles – Drunkards & Dragons, and LA’s Harry Potter team — The Show That Shall Not Be Named.
He’s run corporate improv workshops to enhance managerial active listening skills at several companies including Verizon. He’s a teacher with the National Improv Network and a two-time Webby Award winning writer.
Harry Potter Live (The Show That Shall Not Be Named) has run kids’ improv workshops and games for children’s birthday parties and events.
Russ has spent the last decade honing his skills with IO and Second City legends including Jeff Michalski, Jane Morris, Dave Razowsky, Jaime Moyer and Kent Skov.
Russ’s coaching focuses on the deep-tissue listening needed to be present in scenes and how to combine deconstruction of an abstract with dynamic spacework and physical presence.
He was recently interviewed by BoldJourney.
“One of the funniest men alive!” ” – Kent Skov
“It is a known fact, but worth stating that Russ Gooberman is one of the best improvisers in the city.” – Josh Spence
“Whenever we put on an improv show, we need Russ. We all call him the GOAT.” – Jeremy ‘Gumbo’ Christian
“I think your Improv is absolutely brilliant! I’ve learned so much from your classes. I’m forever grateful for this amazing entry into comedy. With a different teacher, I may not even still be pursuing comedy.” – Grant
