Fellowships &

Scholarships

New Voices in Comedy Fellowships

Killing My Lobster’s New Voices in Comedy Fellowships is a program designed to amplify voices from the Bay Area BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. We aim to recognize and collaborate with up-and-coming artists from varied experiences.

Fellowship applications are open once a year, and include writing submissions and an interview process. Fellowship recipients complete two levels (14 weeks) of KML training, after which they become part of our collaborative community by working on a professional KML show.

KML Scholarships

The KML Scholarship Program exists to create space for BIPOC (black, indigenous, & people of color) students to enroll in KML classes at no cost to them.

Scholarship students are accepted on a rolling basis, year round.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

    • Fellowships are only open once a year; Scholarships are open on a rolling basis year-round.

    • Fellowships have a more involved application process, including submission of writing samples and interviews with KML leadership; Scholarships only involve an application.

    • Fellowship awardees receive both levels of KML classes in their chosen discipline, with the goal of assigning them to a show process; Scholarships are only awarded a single class, must reapply for the next level, and must apply or audition for the pool with no guarantee of being assigned to a show.

    • Fellowships are open to both BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ applicants; Scholarships are only open to BIPOC applicants.

  • Not necessarily! We are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.

  • The ideal applicant is a strong collaborator, who brings professionalism, a passion for comedy, and an openness to learn.