Who is Anki?

Hi! I am Anki! :)

I'm originally from Croatia, from one of its many beautiful islands. In 2014, I moved to Munich, Germany, and I've been living here ever since.

By day, I work as a kindergarten teacher (yes, we definitely play improv there too!), and since 2019, I've also been teaching improv.

While I was still a student of social work, I started a theatre group focused on creating short plays for marginalized communities. We performed in homeless shelters and retirement homes, bringing stories and connection to people who are often overlooked. During that time, I also discovered Theatre of the Oppressed, which brought me onto the stage and helped me see theatre as a powerful tool for empowerment—not just for personal transformation, but also for creating social change.

My true improv journey began in 2018 with a Munich-based improv community called Rice Cookie. It didn’t take long for this multicultural group to become my improv family. Since 2019, I’ve been one of their regular moderators, and in 2023, I also became one of the community admins.

For several years, I was a permanent member of The Blue Couch troupe, which turned out to be the perfect blend of improv and friendship. Although I’m no longer part of the group, they’re still going strong.

I was also one half of the duo No Scripts Attached. Though, let’s be honest—Matthieu was (and still is) the real better half. :)

The only thing I love more than performing improv is teaching it—especially to beginners, with a focus on “attitude before skills.”

During pandemic I was a guest-host for various online improv communities around the world.

Since 2021, I’ve been running Improvshine—an online space to meet, jam, connect, learn, and have fun through improv. I created one of the largest online improv jams, popular enough that even participants from New Zealand would wake up early to join! 😊 After two years of working exclusively online, Improvshine began to shine in person as well, especially in Munich—offering women-only workshops and sessions designed specifically for introverts.

In 2023, I founded a women-only improv community called Women of (Improv) World (WOW) with the goal of empowering women to live confidently, without hesitation or self-doubt. At the same time, in partnership with Diakonie Moosach, I supported women refugees in learning German through improv techniques. This has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

In 2025, I took things a step further and founded my own company to bring improv techniques into the business world—helping teams improve communication, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.

People often describe me and my work as supportive, encouraging, warm, kind, funny, joyful, and attentive—while also being thought-provoking, edgy, and witty. Here are some kind words colleagues and participants said about my work.

In those rare moments when I’m not working, improvising, or navigating life with my 11-year-old, I enjoy scrapbooking, hand-lettering, and writing letters—all while listening to indie folk music.

Interested in collaborating? Feel free to reach out on Instagram or email me at improvshine@gmail.com.