EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 47 MIN
Episode 76: Alise Morales - UCB & NYC
from Artists of New York
Alise Morales is a comedian based in New York City.Instagram and all episodes(00:00) Moving to New York for improv dreams(03:05) Early impressions and New York mythology(06:10) ADHD and craving constant city stimulus(09:00) College degree versus artistic calling(11:45) Discovering improv as true art form(15:00) What makes someone good at improv(18:20) Childhood comedy roots and Amanda Bynes(21:30) UCB classes, teams, and collaborators(25:10) Surviving New York with side hustles(28:30) Poverty years, bad apartments, and chaos(31:40) Why the struggle still felt worth it(34:20) First real comedy jobs and career momentum(37:10) Letting go of UCB goals and pivoting(39:20) Improv skills as lasting foundation(41:00) ADHD diagnosis and creative burnout(43:00) Mental health tools and daily habit changes(45:20) Emotional regulation and personal growth(46:40) Redefining success and creative fulfillment
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