Erica Rhodes

Early life Rhodes was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Kristina Nilsson and Dean Rhodes. Her mother, a native of Minnesota, is a former violinist who performed with the Boston Pops. Her maternal uncle (by marriage) is writer and radio personality Garrison Keillor. Her paternal grandfather was Jewish, and changed his surname from Rosenblum to Rhodes.

She attended Boston University College of Fine Arts and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Conservatory. Prior to establishing her career in acting and comedy, Rhodes worked at a medical marijuana clinic in Los Angeles.

Career 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. She appears on Keillor's 1997 Grammy-nominated album Garrison Keillor’s Comedy Theatre.

In 2008, Rhodes had a leading role in the independent horror film Plague Town.

Rhodes released her first comedy album, Sad Lemon, on June 29, 2019. The same year, she competed on the NBC comedy competition series Bring the Funny. In 2021, Rhodes released the comedy special La Vie en Rhodes, filmed outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The same year, she voiced the character of Dotty on the animated Netflix series A Tale Dark & Grimm. In 2024, Rhodes competed on the series America's Got Talent.

Podcast and radio appearances 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.

She has made several appearances on The Adam Carolla Show, beginning in 2019.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes 2008 The World's Astonishing News Patricia Stallings 2004 FilmFakers Robowoman Episode: "The Mukashi Code" 2008 Downstairs Guys Sandy YouTube series 2008 Upstairs Girls Sandy YouTube series 2010 The Consultants Erika Lipton 2011 1000 Ways to Die Goddess Episode: "Apocalypse Harley" 2014 New Girl Wendy Episode: "Clavado En Un Bar" 2015 Suspense Jane Kimball Episode: "The Impulse" 2015 Why? with Hannibal Buress Dead Woman Episode: "Hannibal and Kate Plus 8" 2016 Modern Family Marianne Episode: "I Don't Know How She Does It" 2021 A Tale Dark & Grimm Dotty Netflix series; voice role 2024 America's Got Talent Herself Audition: July 2 2024 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Herself Stand up set

Comedy specials Year Title Notes 2021 La Vie en Rhodes

Discography 2019: Sad Lemon 2023: Ladybug