Carte - Sideshow: Living with Loss and Moving Forward with Faith - Rickey Smiley

Smiley, Rickey: - \nRickey Smiley is a legendary comedian, actor, author, television host, and award-winning radio host of the top-rated, nationally syndicated show, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for which he won the Marconi Award (radio equivalent of the Oscar) for Best Radio Personality. A comedian for more than thirty years, Rickey is constantly performing across the country on his own theater tour and also makes special appearances on the REAL TALK Comedy Tour as well as the Martin Lawrence-hosted, LIT AF Tour. Rickey's tours often include a live band, which Rickey accompanies as an accomplished pianist and organist. Some of Rickey's fan favorite characters include Mrs. Bernice Jenkins, Lil' Daryl, Joe Willie, and Beauford. Rickey starred in the stand-up specials, Rickey Smiley: Open Casket Sharp and Comedy Central Presents: Rickey Smiley and released eight bestselling albums including the number one comedy album, Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls 6. Rickey also starred in the Nick Cannon film, Miracles Across 125th Street, which premiered on VH1, and in urban classics including All About The Benjamins, Friday After Next, and Baggage Claim.\n