Rasheda Crockett is a rising star in Hollywood. She has been making big moves in comedy, hosting and entertainment. From working with powerhouse producer Will Packer, to writing for the legendary Wanda Sykes, to meeting Beyoncé herself—Rasheda's journey is full of inspiration, laughs, and unforgettable stories. In this interview, she opens up about: Breaking into Hollywood comedy as a writer and comedian. Studying at UCB. What it’s like to collaborate with icons. Star on a BET series. How she’s carving her own lane in the industry including climate control comedy hosting. If you love stand-up, comedy writing, and behind-the-scenes stories from some of the biggest names in entertainment, this one’s for you. ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from women of color redefining comedy. #RashedaCrockett #WandaSykes #Beyonce #WillPacker #ClimateControl #ComedyDivas
In this interview, she opens up about:
Breaking into Hollywood comedy
What it’s like to collaborate with icons
How she’s carving her own lane in the industry
If you love stand-up, comedy writing, and behind-the-scenes stories from some of the biggest names in entertainment, this one’s for you.
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories from women of color redefining comedy.
#RashedaCrockett #WandaSykes #Beyonce #WillPacker #ComedyDivas
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0:00 Intro
1:52 Early years as child actor growing up in Brooklyn
5:00 Quitting day job to pursue acting
6:55 Studying Improv & Comedy at UCB
8:26 SNL controversy - Sasheer Zamata & Natasha Rothwell
11:42 1st Comedy writing gig - Talk Show The Game Show
13:05 Making the leap to Stand-up comedy
16:03 Writing for other comedians
17:31 Advice to get started for writing gigs
20:00 Creating her own web series "Yes, And"
21:03 Getting cast as regular on "Bigger" for BET
22:07 Working with Will Packer
25:00 Branching out as Climate Control Host/Comedian
28:31 Being a part of all black improv troupes in LA
29:20 Mt. Rushmore black women in comedy
31:13 Writing for Wanda Sykes project
31:45 Homage to Whoopi Goldberg
34:02 Animated comedy in the works
36:55 Meeting Beyonce in Gucci store
39:51 Reality show guilty pleasure Housewives of Atlanta
41:27 Upcoming projects
