Erica Rhodes (born 1982 or 1983)[2] is an American actress and comedian. She has been performing on A Prairie Home Companion since the age of 13 and appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Plague Town, 1000 Ways to Die, and The Consultants. She has also guest starred on New Girl, @midnight with Chris Hardwick, and Modern Family. She competed in the reality television comedy competition series Bring the Funny.

Erica Rhodes
Rhodes in April 2012
Born1982 or 1983 (age 41–42)
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian[1]
Years active2004–present
Websiteericarhodescomedy.com

Early life

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Rhodes is a native of Newton, Massachusetts.[3] She attended Boston University College of Fine Arts and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Conservatory.[4]

A Prairie Home Companion

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Rhodes has been a frequent guest on A Prairie Home Companion since her first appearance in 1996 where she initiated her recurring role as "The Conscience" of the host, Garrison Keillor.[1][5][6] She appears on Keillor's 1997 Grammy-nominated album Garrison Keillor’s Comedy Theatre.[7][8]

Podcast and radio appearances

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Rhodes appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor podcast on September 28, 2016. She also made an appearance in episode 74 of Maddox's podcast, "The Best Debate In The Universe," which aired on November 6, 2017.[9]

Filmography

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Year Title Character Notes
2024 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert herself Stand up set
2024 America's Got Talent herself Audition: July 2
2021 A Tale Dark & Grimm Dotty TV series
2018 The Dinner Party Bridget
2017 The Off Season Laurie lead
2016 Modern Family (S7 E15 I Don't Know How She Does It Marianne
2015 Suspense (S2 E5 The Impulse) Jane Kimball
2014 Play Nice June Tiara
2014 New Girl (S3 E11 Clavado En Un Bar) Wendy
2013 Long Live the Dead Robin segment "Dweezie"
2012 Posey Linda film short, producer credit
2012 Waiting for Dracula Ophilia
2011 Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt Jenna
2011 The Rainy Days of Timothy Grey Sally Weathersby film short
2011 The Theatre Bizarre Cellist segment ("Sweets")
2011 The Memory Game Julia film short
2011 Big Sky Liz
2011 Javatown Shannon
2011 Untitled MF 6: Bring the Rukus Summer
2011 1000 Ways to Die Goddess Apocalypse Harley (TV series)
2010 A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD! Again! Daisy Buchanan TV movie
2010 Blindsided Waitress film short
2010 The Consultants Erika Lipton TV series
2010 Go West Julie
2009 The Watch Lisa film short
2009 18 Year Old Virgin Angela Video
2008 Plague Town Jessica Monohan
2008 Upstairs Girls Sandy TV/YouTube Series
2008 Downstairs Guys Sandy TV/YouTube Series
2008 The Crack Down Girlfriend
2008 The World's Astonishing News Patricia Stallings TV series
2006 Great Performance
2004 FilmFakers Robowoman TV series "The Mukashi Code"
2004 Cavities Smoking Blonde film short

Discography

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  • 2019: Sad Lemon
  • 2023: Ladybug

References

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  1. ^ a b "Her Own Voice". April 24, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  2. ^ Myers, Marc (June 25, 2024). "Before She Made People Laugh, Erica Rhodes Danced Ballet and Played the Cello". The Wall Street Journal.
  3. ^ "Erica Rhodes". September 27, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "June 30, 2007 Guest Information". A Prairie Home Companion. June 30, 2007. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "Actress Erica Rhodes on her creative process". Writer's Bone. April 22, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "April 1996". A Prairie Home Companion. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "Stand-up comedian Erica Rhodes performing in Lima on Saturday". the419.com. November 17, 2015. Archived from the original on November 24, 2015. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "Garrison Keillor's Comedy Theater (More Songs And Sketches From A Prairie Home Companion)". Discogs. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "Madcast Media Network". madcastmedia.com. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
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