Nelson Velazquez

Improv

Nelson Velazquez has been involved in improvisational theatre for the last 12 years. He is currently the Artistic Director of Salsation Theatre Company, a 20 year old Latino theatre company specializing in sketch and improv comedy. He currently serves as head musical director for Los Improviachis, an improvised musical mariachi band. He has trained and performed at Second City Training Center, The Annoyance Theatre, iO Chicago, and ComedySportz Chicago and has performed with various groups across the country. He performs and teaches workshops at improv festivals regularly throughout the year.