Rasheda Crockett - Working w/Will Packer, writing for Wanda Sykes and Meeting Beyonce

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 Comedy Divas Gurl Talk podcast is hosted by Emmy nominated and 4X NAACP winning producer, writer, director Sharon B. aka Sharon Brathwaite. Please join us each Sunday as we share the untold and hilarious stories of phenomenal Comedy Divas! Hosted by Sharon B. SharonBmedia https://www.instagram.com/sharonbmedia/ Rasheda Crockett IG https://www.instagram.com/rashedacrockett Rasheda's website https://www.rashedacrockett.com/ YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg0jBQSsCWeVNmQZRTPCgNQ Please subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/@Comedydivas?sub_confirmation=1 🎧Listen on YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH1NdU26f2YpvjGjPvJJ0G1coPWlmAMxu Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fKQt3BtOo0cAiOPdxOC6r?si=e5be2b2eb2144fc3 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedy-divas-gurl-talk-podcast-real-talk-big-laughs/id1816409578 Cashapp Support of our channel $comedydivas Please help us in supporting this channel by becoming a monthly Patreon member https://www.patreon.com/comedydivas PayPal payment support of our channel https://paypal.me/comedydivas Please "Like" our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/comedydivas Please follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/comedydivas Contact us [email protected] 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