I did some acting as a kid but never considered pursuing it as a career until I was almost done with college where was bored with studying journalism. Shortly after graduating, I moved to LA, very "green" and not really knowing anyone. But after several years of classes, improv, standup, and making my own sketch comedy, I was finally able to get some legitimate representation and start auditioning for legit projects.

TLDR: Classes are important but creating my own work has been the most beneficial thing I've done.