#AIDA RODRIGUEZ SERIES#

Rodriguez mixes stories about life on the road and family shenanigans with politics and pop culture observations in a performance style that is at times witty, tough-talking and relatable. There's no subject too controversial or taboo for this fearless and funny comedian. She's also appeared on Comedy Central's 'The Nightly Show,' she's a regular panelist on 'The Young Turks,' and she's a five-time host of the PBS Imagen Awards. Rodriguez previously made history as the first Latina to appear in two specials aired over the course of one month on both HBO and Showtime.

#AIDA RODRIGUEZ SERIES#

She's been making audiences howl with laughter for years, from her breakout appearance on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' in 2014 to two standalone specials - including a spot on Netflix's anthology comedy series 'Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready' with Wanda Sykes and her special 'Fighting Words' on HBO Max, released in 2021. Rodriguez is the type of comedian who doesn't pull any punches.

She writes her own story and refuses to be defined by anyone else's expectations. She rose through the ranks of comedy over the past 15 years and has made a name for herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. The Afro-Latina stand-up comedian, actress and writer has been performing to packed houses all over the country and even abroad. Rodriguez’s comedy is not only medicine for the soul, but it may one day just change the world.Aida Rodriguez is a name you're going to remember. From the moment she takes the stage, the audience is engaged whether in laughter or in thought. Known as Funny Aida, Rodriguez aims to challenge the norms of today and the discomfort or taboo quality around controversial topics like race, gender, sexuality, and family dynamics through her comedy. Her audiences often laugh hard, think hard, and feel hard as her comedy is cathartic and confrontational. Sharing her point of view of the world, she writes comedy that is poignant and incisive. This summer, Aida will be releasing her first Netflix special, as part of Tiffany Haddish’s They Ready series.Īida Rodriguez wears many hats as a comedian, actress, writer, and mother. Rodriguez has also appeared on Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, The Nightly Show, five-time host of the PBS Imagen Awards, NBC Last Comic Standing’s finals, TRUtv’s Laff Tracks, Fox Laughs, Nickelodeon Mom’s Night Out, and Parental Discretion. In 2017, Coca Cola Global Women’s LINC Conference sponsored Rodriguez’s speech that modeled a TED Talk. She was handpicked by director Taylor Hackford for his film “The Comedian” starring Robert De Niro.

Previously, she filmed a comedy special for Netflix as part of a standup series “She Ready.” She made history as the first Latina to appear in two specials air in one month on both HBO and Showtime. In the special, she addresses today's audiences about the social issues of the day, not just because they're ripped from the headlines, but because they are in the pages torn out of her personal life. In November 2021, Aida's first-hour stand-up special Fighting Words premiered on HBOMax. Aida Rodriguez is a proud Afro-Latina, taking the world of entertainment by storm with her wit, strong performances, and charismatic personality.

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