
ABOUT US
Punch Up exists to help organizations more effectively communicate messaging to their employees and business partners.
We clear the path for everyone to do their best work.

Mark Burns
Founder & Executive Producer
Mark has over a decade of experience at distinctive comedy institutions The Onion and The Second City. Through leading hundreds of writers rooms, live shows, training sessions, and video productions, Mark has honed his expertise by recognizing key patterns to meaningfully connect with audiences.
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Outside the corporate realm, he produces independent projects such as award-winning web series The Coat Room, feature film Case Unsolved and short film Griffica.

OUR COLLABORATORS have a wide range of skills and award-winning experience to meet the needs of each project.

Tyler is an actor, comedian, filmmaker and musician. He's been featured in the CBS Showcase, The Second City mainstage, and Showtime's Work In Progress.
Tyler Davis
Writer/Performer

Julia is a writer, performer, teacher, and the Creative Director at the Vermont Comedy Club. She previously toured the country with the Second City.
Julia Diferdinando
Writer/Performer
Wilson is a three-legged shepherd mix from Alabama who loves snow and hates squirrels
Wilson
Intern
Jesse Case
Musician/Composer
