For over fifteen years, Kirk was a part of famed comedy theatre, The Second City, working as a performer, writer, improviser, producer, director, teacher, and improv workshop facilitator. He co-wrote and performed in three national touring shows, one of which won an award for writing from Michigan's Oakland Press.Kirk has also performed in children's theatre, outreach programs for teens, industrial stage shows, improvisational comedy revues, television and radio commercials, and corporate training films. He's written one-act plays for dinner theatre, online video scripts, and been a contributing writer for The Onion News Network.Born and raised in Detroit, Kirk now lives in Chicago with his… wife Deborah where he writes, coaches comedy writers, and narrates audiobooks.To find out more about Kirk and sign-up for his free email updates, please go to www.kirkhanley.com.