Kat Barker is a director, writer, facilitator and performer for Second City Works specializing in improvisation and storytelling. She has directed/assistant directed numerous Brandstages for clients as diverse as National Food Chains, Personal Care products, Department Stores, Insurance Companies, Pet Food Brands and National Banks.

She has helped to develop curriculum and design programming for the Chicago Bears, After School Matters and Second City as well as had the privilege of directing or performing for Just for Laughs, Chicago Sketchfest, Chicago Improv Festival, Montreal Improv Festival, iO and Annoyance Theaters.