Growing up, at the dance studio I danced at I was introduced to improv around 2007. GAME OVER I WAS HOOKED. I took Go Comedy classes in 2011. During the intro/advanced program at Go, I traveled and completed the Second City Chicago Conservatory Program. I would Megabus once a week for class. I also completed the Intro and Intermediate classes at the Planet Ant. After Classes I auditioned for Launch Group and was cast in the 2016/2017 launch group called HugSquared coached by Gary. During that time I became a resident company understudy and then was cast in Resco. I am a teacher here at the theater and truly call this place a second home. I got to perform at Carolines on Broadway with my BFF in 2016. I was apart of the first cast for ComedySportz Detroit in 2015. I played with them for a few years. I was in The Planet Ant farm team from 2018-2019. Now I perform and host shows at Go Comedy, perform with my troupes around town and enjoy it all!

Since 2012 I have been performing in murder mystery theater. I now write and perform in a group with four of my dearest friends called Metro Mystery Shows. We perform weekly at Pronto in Royal Oak, monthly at Go Comedy and then other spots and private shows around town. I am an Emcee with Turn it Up Dance Challenge. I grew up in the dance world so it is very cool to be on the other side, making those awards shows fun and FAST (haha if you know you know!) in 2022 I was asked to coach the 22-2023 launch group and they have been some of my favorite moments at Go Comedy. I love them so much and the troupe has given me some of my best friends.

Donny Riedel is an Actor, Writer, and Musician from Chelsea, MI. He currently resides in Queens, NY writing and playing music.

Q: What is a standout memory you have about your time in the Launch Group?

It was the first time ever in my life where had to recon with collaborating with people that I felt were of equal passion and talent, while all of us had extremely different styles and personalities.

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