Hillary Kane-Improviser,Director, Tech Guru & so much more!

Hillary Kane-Improviser,Director, Tech Guru & so much more!

From Improv Interviews by Margot Escott

January 2, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Margot Escott interviews Hillary Kane, discussing her journey in improv, her role at BIT Comedy Network, and her unique interviewing style.

We're starting the New Year with our good friend the talented and stunningly transparent Hillary Kane! I met Hillary through Billy Merritt (player with the original Upright Citizens Brigade) who created the BIT Comedy Network, https://bitcomedynetwork.com. Billy praised her leadership role at BIT, "Hillary is amazing, she’s the COO, chief organizing officer. We would not have BIT without her." Hillary produces and edits these wonderful shows and does a fabulous job! She is currently living in San Antonio and we chatted about our favorite Westerns, and our love of the Alamo! She grew up in California and studied theatre and psychology but ended up as an attorney. She began classes at UCB and discovered that she could play improv 7 days a week! She studied with the legendary Ian Roberts who taught the flash memory skill which she still uses today. She is also the host of the podcast, "Shut Up, Gail" and has a really unique way of interviewing her guests. Hillary is a dynamic and generous spirit and I think you'll love her as much as I do!

People in this episode

Guest: Hillary Kane

Topics covered

  • improv
  • theatre
  • psychology
  • podcasting
  • comedy

Keywords

  • BIT Comedy Network
  • Upright Citizens Brigade
  • Shut Up, Gail
  • Western films
  • Alamo

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Shut Up, Gail

Books & works: Shut Up

Places: San Antonio, Alamo, California

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