Chicago based
improvisation training ground. Started by Charna Halpern and
Del Close, it specializes in teaching the longform style known as the
harold. Currently located across from
Wrigley Field.
Famous alumni of ImprovOlympic include Mike Meyers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, the Upright Citizens Brigade, Andy Dick, Tim Meadows, and Andy Richter. Chicago alums fleeing to Los Angeles have set up an ImprovOlympic West.