Shane Smith has been studying and performing improv for 3 years and has been doing standup for a year. In the summer of 2008, Shane quit his day job to focus on a career in comedy. He began in NYC at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and studied under Kevin Hines, Betsy Stover and Ari Voukydis. In 2009, Shane met Zach Ward at the Del Close Marathon. Realizing what he wanted was in his own back yard, he enrolled at DSI. There, Shane has trained under the masterful instruction of Zach Ward, Paula Pazderka, Tom Keller, Kit Fitzsimons, Greg Brainos, and John Betz Jr.

When Shane isn't at DSI he is a graphic designer and illustrator for his company Karma Laundry. His work was recently featured in Print Magazines Regional Design Annual.

Originally from South Dakota, Shane now lives in Raleigh with his beautiful and hilarious wife, Jeena. They have 2 cats with a total of 3 eyes.

Shane is currently a member of Improv Slam and Harold team the 708!