Becoming a Boulder Hero & Creating Space for Connection with Jessilee Windhaus

About this episode

Jessilee Windhaus discusses her journey in transforming Sacramento's comedy scene through her theater, Haus of Comedy.

What happens when an only child with boundless creativity decides to transform her hometown’s comedy scene? Jessilee Windhaus, founder of Haus of Comedy in Sacramento, shares how her love of improv evolved into multiple improv businesses with Haus of Comedy being a brick and mortar theater that will be opening very soon! Yayy!! Jessilee’s goal for the theater is to create a thriving, inclusive theater that empowers connection, confidence, and community. From childhood performances to busines...

People in this episode

Host: Dayna Gowan

Guest: Jessilee Windhaus

Topics covered

• improv
• comedy
• community
• theater
• creativity
• connection

Keywords

• improv
• comedy
• Haus of Comedy
• theater
• community
• connection
• creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Haus of Comedy

Places: Sacramento

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