Biography
Patti Stiles is an actor, improviser, director, instructor and playwright whose been working professionally in theatre since 1983. She served her theatre apprenticeship at the world-renowned Loose Moose Theatre and was trained by Keith Johnstone. Her understanding of Johnstone’s work and philosophy, combined with her own discoveries and her wealth of experience on the world impro stage, has made her a “must-have” teacher for performers and companies wishing to create spontaneous theatre with fine skill, strong narrative, heart and elegant style. Patti has worked in North and South America, Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, UAE and the Oceania region for numerous improvisation companies, festivals, theatre schools and in the corporate arena. Patti is co-Artistic Director of Impro Melbourne (Melbourne Australia), the Artistic Director of Die Nasty AU (Melbourne Australia), and a member of the ITI Artistic Committee. She has been interviewed for numerous podcasts and University papers. Added to her list of credits are three nominations for an Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award, plus she holds the unofficial record for being the first female to improvise for 53 hours in a row in the famous “Die Nasty soap a thon”. The Canadian press has given her the titles “Impro Doyen” and “Queen of Improvisation”.
More information: pattistiles.com
Testimonials
"Patti Stiles is a superlative improviser and a caring and wonderfully attentive teacher. Her work inpires students and fellow performers alike.”
Dan O’Connor Producing Artistic Director Impro Theatre LA
“She’s a national treasure.”
David Razowski
"Patti Stiles improvisational experience and knowledge is a goldmine! A generous spirit who is attentive and responsive in any environment. If you want to learn what improv is about...watch Patti.”
Randy Dixon Artistic Director Unexpected Productions (Seattle USA)
“Patti Stiles is a legendary teacher and performer in the world of improvised theatre. Onstage her work always sparkles with life and truth, while in the workshop setting she is thought-provoking and inspirational. The day she left Canada was a sad day for improv companies coast to coast.”
