Chris Thompson Joined Company: 1996 First Improv Class: 1991, Groundlings in Los Angeles First BATS Class: 1994 with Theresa Roberts Web Site: LittleFriendsTV.com and Writing Services Contact: company@improv.org Chris is a storyteller at heart. He began studying improvisational theater in 1991 with the Groundlings in Los Angeles. He has been performing with the BATS Company since 1995. A filmmaker since an early age, Chris graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a degree in film studies.

He is currently producing a children's video. His short film, World Record Guy, has played in major film festivals around the country.

Q&A With Chris Thompson

First BATS Show: In 1993 I was new to San Francisco and hungry for some improv. The first show I saw happened to be the end-of-year finals, which were held at the Magic Theater, also at Fort Mason. The show was sold out, but somehow I managed to get a seat on the stairs to see the show. It was very exciting. I vividly remember seeing Rebecca Stockley, Richard Dupell, and Rafe Chase.

Favorite Formats: Improv and a Movie, long-form formats

Artistic Influences: Coen Brothers, Beatles, Joseph Campbell

Favorite Movies: Dr. Strangelove, Brazil, Fight Club

Favorite Music: Beatles, electronica, Radiohead, Bauhaus

Favorite Theater: California Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater, Orinda