So why Theatre and Computer Science? I believe these two fields are on a collision course that will create new, exciting forms of entertainment. What would an improv show look like in VR? Can an AI be genuinely funny? How can generative technology enhance live performances? Currently, I am living in Brooklyn, New York and performing long-form improv/sketch with my group Skip Skip. I am seeking work in the entertainment and comedy sector as well as tech jobs that are more front end/website design based.My time in the comedy group Meeow gave me direct experience working long hours in a writers' room, which I then applied to my time as a Head Writer of the late night esque Northwestern show The Blackout. My Freshman year, I wrote and co-hosted a segment which won The Blackout a College Emmy Award from the Television Academy.
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HostGeeks Who DrinkNew York, United States
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CreativeHello Scicom Oct 2023 - PresentNew York, United StatesAt Hello SciCom, I am able to use my skills as a comedy writer in conjunction with my tech knowledge to bring humor and clarity to otherwise complex scientific concepts. As a creative, I generate content for clients which can take many different forms. Be it dialogue for a robot, TikTok ideas, hashtags that will generate buzz, straight up joke writing, or anything else that the client may need. Our clients have included: - Hanson Robotics - Honda Research Institute - Nautilus Magazine- Alethea- Zero to Mastery - JLS Psychedelics Fund- TalkSTEM- IQBar -
Website Operations ManagerGlow Beauty Fuel Mar 2023 - PresentNew York, United StatesManage regular updates and maintenance of the website, ensuring that content is up to date, links are functional, and overall website performance is optimized.Implement responsive design principles to guarantee a consistent and engaging user experience across various devices and platforms.Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to enhance the website's visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs).Act as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing exceptional customer service.
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Box Office AttendantJam Events & Production Ltd Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDealt with ticketing software for AXS and managed customers. -
Trivia HostPub Trivia Nerds Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesHosted trivia for Pub Trivia Nerds at a few different establishments weekly.Established good relationships with restaurant/bar owners and grew the audience size through consistent and entertaining hosting. -
Trivia Host & ManagerStacked And Folded Social House Sep 2021 - Dec 2022Evanston, Illinois, United StatesI started a weekly Trivia Night at the restaurant (where I am also a manager). Themes change every week, ranging from Film/TV and Music to "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?". We consistently fill the place with customers every Thursday night and have brought in a profitable new demographic. I market the event myself, creating posters and a full slideshow full of questions for the night. It's a hoot!
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Comedy WriterSherman Ave Feb 2019 - Feb 2022Greater Chicago AreaSherman Ave is the premiere satirical magazine at Northwestern University. I write articles, tweets, and advice columns for the magazine as well as create video content. -
"The Mee-Ow Show" Writer And PerformerArts Alliance At Northwestern University Oct 2018 - Feb 2022Greater Chicago AreaA blend of sketch, improv, and live music, Mee-Ow exposed me to the pressures of a full-scale comedic production, while also working nightly in a collaborative writers' room.Since 1974, Mee-Ow has been a Northwestern tradition that is immensely popular with the student body. Notable alumni include Kristen Schaal, Seth Meyers, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
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Information Technology ConsultantNorthwestern University Dec 2017 - Feb 2022Evanston, IllinoisI provided technical support to Northwestern students, faculty, and alumni. My days were spent troubleshooting difficult software, hardware, and networking issues. -
Performer, Head WriterThe Blackout - Northwestern Oct 2017 - Feb 2022Greater Chicago AreaThe Blackout is a College Television Award winning sketch comedy and late night television group. It features three live shows a year and a series of online sketches. I have performed in and helped write content for this group including the award winning quarterly update video. That video can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1574875935944058In 2020, I was made a co-head writer of The Blackout. I ran a Writers' Room as well as wrote content for the host and our sketches. I also directed/shot many of the sketches that year. -
WriterCalifortunes Jun 2019 - Aug 2019San Francisco Bay Area
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Campus AmbassadorOodles Sep 2018 - May 2019Greater Chicago Area
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CashierLuke'S Local Jun 2017 - Aug 2018San Francisco Bay Area
Willa Barnett Education Details
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Theatre/Theater
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