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