Kaufmann Quiz: Improv legends
Can you name some of the greats that have graced Chicago stages?
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Which Chicago improviser went on to create and star in "30 Rock" and play Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live"?
Tina Fey
Amy Poehler
Amy Sedaris
Tami Sagher
Correct answer: Tina Fey
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This improviser had a speaking role in the 1993 film "The Fugitive" before becoming an Emmy-winning game show host.
Steve Harvey
Howie Mandel
Jane Lynch
Elizabeth Banks
Correct answer: Jane Lynch
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Which Chicago improviser went on to join "Saturday Night Live" and play Champ Kind in "Anchorman"?
David Koechner
Robert Smigel
Bob Odenkirk
Chris Farley
Correct answer: David Koechner
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Before writing and starring in "Swingers," which future Hollywood filmmaker rode his motorcycle across the country and ended up studying improv under Del Close?
Matt Walsh
Stephen Colbert
Jon Favreau
Tim Meadows
Correct answer: Jon Favreau
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Before finding fame on Comedy Central and directing blockbuster films, this improviser performed in a two-person show with Rebecca Drysdale at iO.
Jordan Peele
Mick Napier
Keegan-Michael Key
Dave Pasquesi
Correct answer: Jordan Peele
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Which of these Chicago improvisers was NOT a regular performer on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
Jon Glaser
Adam McKay
Andy Richter
Brian Stack
Correct answer: Adam McKay
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Which future "Saturday Night Live" star used to perform Led Zeppelin on cello during her Second City days?
Rachel Dratch
Katie Rich
Stephnie Weir
Claudia Wallace
Correct answer: Rachel Dratch
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Which two Chicago improvisers became famous as the pitchmen in Sonic Drive-In's long-running commercials?
Michael O'Brien and Brad Morris
TJ Jagodowski and Peter Grosz
Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis
Kevin Dorff and Chris Witaske
Correct answer: TJ Jagodowski and Peter Grosz
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What "Curb" star just wants to eat cheese with you?
John Lutz
Jill Benjamin
Jeff Garlin
Rose Abdoo
Correct answer: Jeff Garlin
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Which legendary Chicago improviser was an original cast member of "Co-Ed Prison Sluts" at The Annoyance Theatre?
Nia Vardalos
Bonnie Hunt
Susan Messing
Mary Gross
Correct answer: Susan Messing
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