Our Cast

Chad Cline

Having worked in national and regional commercials for Wrigley's Polar Ice, McDonald’s, Budweiser, Denny's, Nike, H.E.B., Taco Cabana, and Fuddrucker's; Voicing characters for Cartoon Network's Dragonball and Case Closed; Starring in the feature film "Schtickmen", which you should go rent at Blockbuster tomorrow, Chad brings his game to the Ad-Libs stage as well as heading up Ad-Libs School of Improv. Chad has shared the stage with Jon Lovitz, Mindy Sterling (Frau from "Austin Powers"), and studied, performed, and taught Improvisation in Dallas as well as L.A at the Groundlings Theater.level training program that works!!

Bill Cochran

Bill grew up in California. Broke his high school's record in the high jump. Scored 38 out of 124 on a high school chemistry test. Finished third in a "Yell Man" national collegiate cheerleading competition. Ran the voting machine on TV’s "Love Connection". Had Easter supper with Michelle Pfeiffer. Then Bill started a career as an advertising creative at the Richards Group in Dallas, he’s shot commercials with Michael Jordan, Cheech (of Cheech and Chong), Tim Duncan, and a remote controlled talking ham sandwich.  Bill also is a published children's book author, his books are on shelves now.  And he's easy to spot on stage, at six foot five, he's known mainly as the tall one. Oh yeah... Bill has recently become a Rap Star.

Jason Folks

Jason is a native of the Dallas area and current Deep Ellum resident. He returned to Texas after graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1999. When not performing or teaching at the Ad-Libs School of Improv, Jason can be seen acting in or directing numerous plays around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Steve Hargrave

Steve Hargrave is a graduate of the Ad-Libs School of Improv. He has also attended other Improv schools before he was asked to join the Ad-Libs cast. A fledgling young improviser, Steve has been performing with the troupe for less than a year. Steve has a varied past combining several years of public speaking and performing of all types. He has been a youth minister, gymnastics coach, debate team and mock trial team member, collegiate athlete, and has his Biblical Studies degree with several hours of Masters work in Philosophy and Ethics. Currently he is a professional volleyball coach and is the Director of Communications for Dallas Premier Volleyball Club.

 
Bryan Hardy

Bryan was born in beautiful Long Island New York; when he was two his family relocated to the face of the sun (Texas). Growing up in Arlington he played football baseball and soccer. After high school he played professional baseball for the Cleveland Indians and your Texas Rangers.. When the playing days (and the talent) ran out he set his sights on a more rewarding and far less stressful career,,, The fire service... He has been a firefighter/paramedic for almost 10 years. He and his wife are residents of Farmers Branch, with his immediate family living in Arlington.

Phil Larsson

With over 5,500 shows to his credit, Phil Larsson is considered one of the most seasoned improvisational actor/teachers working today. Originally from Milwaukee and raised in the small town of Hartford, WI. Phil's first show was in 1984 with the Milwaukee based TheaterSportz troupe (now known as ComedySportz). Two years later he moved to Dallas and has been with Ad-Libs ever since. Studying improv under such notable improv teachers as Jon Banc, Dick Chudnow, Keith Johnstone, Paul Sills and dozens of talented fellow performers over the years, Phil uses those experiences both in performing and teaching at the Ad-Libs School of Improv.

Katie McClain

Katie joined the Ad-Libs cast in May 2008. She is a native of Amarillo, TX and graduated from The University of North Texas. Upon completing the Ad-Libs School of Improv she performed with Sucker Punch Improv. Katie has studied at The Second City in Chicago and at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. Currently she works for Radio One Dallas where her parody songs and voiceover talent can be heard across the metroplex!

Brad Redick

 Bio coming soon

Chris Smith

A native of upstate New York, Chris has been a member of Ad-Libs since early 1997. He graduated from Penn State in 1994 with degrees in Advertising and History. Chris' "real job" is as a copywriter for a major Dallas ad agency. He also writes for Mental Floss magazine, dabbles in acting and voiceovers and, like most advertising copywriters, he is working on a novel. In 1998 he married his college sweetheart, Heather. They have three beautiful babies messing up the house. Chris won a bunch of cash on Jeopardy a few years ago and is currently the lead singer in Stan Halen.

The other members of the troupe refer to him (affectionately, he hopes) as The Reader.

 
Kyle Smith

Although he is originally from Dallas, Kyle has called many places home. He has lived in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. He has traveled the world over as a professional athlete. Kyle appeared in the very first X-games and made his early living "Rollerblading". He has worked in film, television and partied with the likes of Metallica and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Of course all of this led him to his current occupation in sales. Kyle's initial interest in Ad-libs revolved around his considerable attraction to Jeni, a former-member of the Ad-libs wait staff. His attendance and libido soared in 2002 and he was eventually engaged to Jeni and invited to join the troupe in 2003.

Jon “JT” Thomas

Being a native of Dallas, Jon has been acting in some form since he was in 6th grade. Jon attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene where he received a Communications degree with a Minor in Theater. After a short stint of trying to brave Corporate America he decided to find out the true meaning of being a starving artist by trying his luck with acting and hasn't looked back since. Along with numerous plays to Jon's credits, he can be seen in several commercials.

Joel Zeff

Joel Zeff is an award-winning comedian, creativity speaker, actor and writer based in Dallas. Originally from Kansas City. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1990. Since 1993, he has performed with Ad-Libs. Joel has studied at the Second City Conservatory in Chicago. Joel also works in television and film. He has recently completed commercials for McDonald's and Eagle Country Markets. When Joel is not performing with Ad-Libs, he works as a writer, creative consultant and speaker.