Originally from Texas, Pepper Berry specializes in grounded ensemble TV comedies and features but longs to bring more musicals to the big screen because everything’s better with choreography. After studying film at Baylor University, Pepper started doing stand-up before moving to Los Angeles to study screenwriting at UCLA. His scripts along with some good old fashion cold calling eventually landed him his first development deal at Paramount as well as some serious interest from folks at Disney and Pixar.
He then fell into music playing in bands around the Los Angeles punk scene, touring the United States and recording albums for 15 years. Songs and albums garnered nominations for indie awards as well as appearing in films and video games.
Being a fan of SCTV, he began studying at The Second City Hollywood. He is now a graduate of The Second City, iO West, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Nerdist, Comedy Sportz LA, The Second City Directing program as well as studying at The Groundlings. He has performed improv around the country at various comedy festivals as well as teaching his workshops.
He is currently a teacher and director at The Second City as well as YADA where he teaches improv, sketch and acting. His musical "What Rhymes with Orange?" was the first premium children show to open for The Second City.
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