John Dardenne is a stand-up comedian, improvisor, and writer.  At UCBTLA he writes for the Maude Team THE MESS and has guest hosted the LONG HARD IMPROV JAM.

John has been featured on CNN, TIME.com, and the NY Sun for asking Hillary Clinton via YouTube if "given the precedent set by previous Clinton Administrations...can I be your intern?"

John performs stand up at The Comedy Store and opened for Bobby Lee and Ant at USC. He is an alumni of USC's own Second Nature Improv and graduate of the School of Cinematic Arts.

He's performed at The Dirty South Improv Festival, the Fracas Improv Festival, and has taught kids improv at the 24th St. Theater and the L.A. Connection Comedy Theater where he also performs with the group EIGHTBALL.