Charlie Todd
Founder | Improv Everywhere & Creative Disruption
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Charlie Todd is the founder of Improv Everywhere, a 'prank collective' that stages unexpected public performances and experiments. His group's humorous, crowd-pleasing stunts have been featured in The New York Times, TIME, and on The Today Show.
Todd shares how he creates 'missions' that surprise and delight unsuspecting crowds, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with guerrilla theater. His talks inspire audiences to think differently about the world around them and tap into their own creativity to spark joy and community.
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The shared experience of absurdity
Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy synchronized dancers in storefront windows, "ghostbusters" running through the New York Public Library, and the annual no-pants subway ride. His group, Improv Everywhere, uses these scenes to bring people together.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxBloomington 2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Bloomington, United States |
| Gel Conference | 2007 | |
| Gel Conference | 2006 | |
| Gel Conference | 2005 |
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| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Rick SmolanCreator | Iconic National Geographic Photographer | 2 | Gel Conference 2005, Gel Conference 2006View shared history → |
| Seth GodinMarketing Pioneer & Bestselling Author | Purple Cow, This Is Marketing, The Practice | 2 | Gel Conference 2005, Gel Conference 2006View shared history → |
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