Ryan Ben

Teacher + Facilitator

Ryan has been writing, performing and living in Chicago since 2008. He moved to the city after receiving his Bachelors in Theater Arts from the University of Pittsburgh. Ryan performs sketch, improv and produces comedy shows, in addition to writing pilots and original films. Ryan has worked in the non-profit space since 2011. He is adept at event management, panel moderation, program creation, volunteer services, crafting meaningful content, and curating powerful relationships. He also has significant training in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space. As a facilitator with The Second City Works, Ryan has worked with clients such as State Farm Insurance, VRBO, Nuveen, The National Association of Realtors, Indeed, GM, Active Campaign, and BMO Family Office. Ryan believes we all have a powerful story to share and enjoys helping people develop their voice. Ryan is also a triathlon and endurance sport enthusiast.