Tom Achilles

Tom Achilles knew he wanted to be a comedian ever since he won the Whose Line Award in Holicong Middle School's 7th Grade Performing Arts Class.

He is a graduate of the Washington Improv Theater training program and has taught every level at the theater. He has studied with members of UCB, iO Chicago, Second City, Magnet, PHIT, and Improv Asylum. Currently, he can be seen performing with WIT company ensemble Season Six, sketch group Brick Penguin, and a thousand other indie teams around the city.

While in college Tom once performed an improv set for Sasha Obama and she did not laugh.

Photo by Darian Glover

 

Childhood Nickname
Napkins!
Favorite Historical Figure
Bigfoot

Tom Achilles is a graduate of the WIT Conservatory Program and has taught every level at the theater.

He has coached WIT Harold Team Love Onion, as well as independent teams Sister Act and Striking Poses. Achilles has studied with members of UCB, iO Chicago, Second City, Magnet, PHIT, and Improv Asylum.

Currently, he can be seen performing with WIT House Ensemble Season Six, sketch powerhouse Brick Penguin, and a thousand other indie teams around the city.

Student Feedback

“Very easy going and supportive. We could do no wrong, and his comments were always constructive. He also modeled a lot for us, which really helped. It was so easy to feel comfortable.”

“Tom was beyond awesome. He was engaged and his feedback was honest but always respectful and encouraging”

Favorite Word
Hyperbole
Spirit Animal
Corgi