Erica Rhodes is a dynamic comedian and actress known for her sharp wit and relatable humor. She has captivated audiences through her performances on popular television shows such as ABC’s *Modern Family*, HBO’s *Veep*, Fox’s *New Girl*, and IFC's *Comedy Bang! Bang!*. Erica has showcased her comedic talents as a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s *@midnight* and Fox’s *Punchline*. Her stand-up comedy has been featured on a range of platforms, including NBC's *Bring the Funny* and *Last Call with Carson Daly*, as well as the CW’s *Howie Mandel Comedy Extravaganza*. Additionally, she has appeared on SeeSo’s *The Guest List*, Hulu’s *Coming to the Stage*, and AXS TV’s *Live at Gotham*.
In 2018, Erica was recognized as a New Face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. She has also performed at other major comedy festivals, such as the San Francisco Sketchfest, Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, the Blue Whale Comedy Festival in Tulsa, the Boston Comedy Festival, and RIOT L.A. Fest.
Beyond her stand-up career, Erica starred in the ABC Digital series *The Off-Season* and was a semi-regular performer and writer on NPR’s beloved *A Prairie Home Companion*. She also played a recurring character on the Audible series, *Dr. Katz: The Audiobook*. Erica's debut comedy album, *Sad Lemon*, achieved significant success by reaching #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Her first one-hour comedy special, *La Vie en Rhodes*, was filmed as part of the Tribeca Drive-In Fest at Pasadena’s renowned Rose Bowl and is available on Amazon, On Demand, and iTunes.
Looking ahead, Erica is set to star in the Netflix animated series *A Tale Dark and Grimm*. Her unique comedy voice was highlighted by *Bring the Funny* judge Jeff Foxworthy, who described her as “the best-defined comic voice of the competition.” Throughout her career, Erica Rhodes continues to charm audiences with her authentic comedic perspective and standout performances.
New Face at Just for Laughs Festival 2018