Story Pirates
AJ DUNK is a versatile host, producer, and comedian with a rich background in performance and teaching. Currently serving as the producer and host of "I Can't Make This Up" at ICMTU since November 2016, AJ DUNK focuses on breaking stereotypes through captivating storytelling. With a strong foundation in comedy, including extensive training at UCB in improv and sketch, AJ DUNK has also made significant contributions as an actor and teaching artist with Story Pirates since December 2017. Previous experience includes hosting for RAW:natural born artists and serving as a teaching artist with Shadow Box Theatre. AJ DUNK holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Rutgers University - Camden and has been actively furthering professional development through ongoing education at the Upright Citizens Brigade since 2015.
Story Pirates
Story Pirates is a nationally respected education and media organization founded in 2003 to celebrate the words and ideas of young people. By pairing world-class teachers with first-rate actors and comedians, we offer a variety of tools to make learning more engaging and effective. Dually based in New York and Los Angeles, we are best known for the Idea Storm Program, a master-class writing workshop that brings teaching concepts to life, followed by a musical sketch comedy show featuring stories by students and performed by professional artists. Our acclaimed programs and professional development services for teachers are in place at over 250 schools from coast to coast.