Balasree (Bala) Viswanathan is an improviser, director and teacher based in Bengaluru, India, and founder of Improv Lore. Her teaching and performing practice is informed by her traditional Indian arts training, Indian mythology, deep meditation practice, and keen interest in the human psyche.

With experience teaching and performing across the US, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Bala offers a perspective that combines high-energy exploration with thoughtful reflection. She encourages students to challenge themselves and develop their unique voices.