Chazz Kaskes

Chazz Kaskes is a Seattle-based improv actor, teacher, and storyteller with over fifteen years of experience on stage and behind the scenes. He is a long-time ensemble member and instructor with Unexpected Productions, where he has performed and taught since 2009, helping new and seasoned performers alike find confidence, presence, and joy through improv.

Chazz’s performance career spans festivals, theaters, and immersive environments. He has appeared with Book-It Repertory Theatre, SecondStory Repertory, and the Renaissance-inspired troupe No Parchment Needed, and is the founder of Clergy of Errors, a company dedicated to character-driven, interactive performance. As a professional Game Master, he ran story-rich tabletop experiences through CK Devon and Open Door Games, blending his improv expertise with narrative design.

In addition to his work as a performer, Chazz is an experienced lighting designer and technician, serving in educational and professional settings. His technical and creative work with LIT Immersive and Jet City Improv continues his commitment to building spaces where storytelling, play, and collaboration thrive.

At the heart of all his work, whether in the classroom or the festival stage, there is a belief that creativity grows from trust, presence, and the courage to play.