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Rickey Smiley

Stand-Up Comedian, TV Host, Actor & Radio Personality; Best Known for "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show"

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Rickey Smiley Biography

Rickey 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.

A comedian for more than 30 years, Smiley is constantly performing across the country on his own theater tour and also makes special appearances on the Martin Lawrence-hosted, LIT AF Tour. Smiley’s tours often include a live band, which Smiley accompanies as an accomplished pianist and organist. Some of Smiley’s fan favorite characters include “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’ Daryl,” “Joe Willie,” and “Beauford.” Smiley starred in the stand-up specials, Rickey Smiley: Open Casket Sharp and Comedy Central Presents: Rickey Smiley, and released eight bestselling albums including the #1 comedy album, Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls 6. Smiley started his career at The Stardome Comedy Club in Birmingham, AL, and for over a year until the pandemic in 2020, Smiley sold out every Monday night at the club with Rickey Smiley’s Comedy & Karaoke Night, hosted by Smiley with a live band.

On November 10, 2021, Smiley won his second National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Person of the Year for The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, which is syndicated to more than 60 cities across the country including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, Portland, OR, Seattle and St Louis. In 2017, Smiley won his first Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Person of the Year and he was nominated again in 2019, when he also served as host of the show.

In 2020 during quarantine, Smiley hosted Fox Soul TV’s, Quarantine Cook Off, featuring his signature humor and top-notch cooking skills while sharing some of his favorite recipes with viewers. Smiley starred in his own TV series, The Rickey Smiley Show, running from 2012 through 2014 on TV One. From 2015 through 2018, Smiley starred in his own TV reality show titled, Rickey Smiley For Real, on TV One. His memoir, Stand By Your Truth Then Run For Your Life, was released to critical acclaim by Gallery Books in 2018.

On the big screen, Smiley will be seen in the upcoming Nick Cannon film, Miracles Across 125th Street, premiering December 20 on VH1, and he has been featured in urban classics including All About The Benjamins, Friday After Next, and Baggage Claim.

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  • How do I book Rickey Smiley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rickey Smiley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rickey Smiley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rickey Smiley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Rickey Smiley

    Speaking fees for Rickey Smiley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rickey Smiley are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rickey Smiley, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rickey Smiley speak about?

    Rickey Smiley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Comedians, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Rickey Smiley travel from?

    Rickey Smiley generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Rickey Smiley’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Rickey Smiley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rickey Smiley for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rickey Smiley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Stand-Up Comedian, TV Host, Actor & Radio Personality; Best Known for "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show"

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Rickey Smiley Biography

Rickey 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.

A comedian for more than 30 years, Smiley is constantly performing across the country on his own theater tour and also makes special appearances on the Martin Lawrence-hosted, LIT AF Tour. Smiley’s tours often include a live band, which Smiley accompanies as an accomplished pianist and organist. Some of Smiley’s fan favorite characters include “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’ Daryl,” “Joe Willie,” and “Beauford.” Smiley starred in the stand-up specials, Rickey Smiley: Open Casket Sharp and Comedy Central Presents: Rickey Smiley, and released eight bestselling albums including the #1 comedy album, Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls 6. Smiley started his career at The Stardome Comedy Club in Birmingham, AL, and for over a year until the pandemic in 2020, Smiley sold out every Monday night at the club with Rickey Smiley’s Comedy & Karaoke Night, hosted by Smiley with a live band.

On November 10, 2021, Smiley won his second National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Person of the Year for The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, which is syndicated to more than 60 cities across the country including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, Portland, OR, Seattle and St Louis. In 2017, Smiley won his first Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Person of the Year and he was nominated again in 2019, when he also served as host of the show.

In 2020 during quarantine, Smiley hosted Fox Soul TV’s, Quarantine Cook Off, featuring his signature humor and top-notch cooking skills while sharing some of his favorite recipes with viewers. Smiley starred in his own TV series, The Rickey Smiley Show, running from 2012 through 2014 on TV One. From 2015 through 2018, Smiley starred in his own TV reality show titled, Rickey Smiley For Real, on TV One. His memoir, Stand By Your Truth Then Run For Your Life, was released to critical acclaim by Gallery Books in 2018.

On the big screen, Smiley will be seen in the upcoming Nick Cannon film, Miracles Across 125th Street, premiering December 20 on VH1, and he has been featured in urban classics including All About The Benjamins, Friday After Next, and Baggage Claim.

Rickey Smiley Videos

  • Rickey Smiley Stand Up - 2007 - YouTube
  • Rickey Smiley - Remember Church Back In The Day - YouTube

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  • How do I book Rickey Smiley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rickey Smiley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rickey Smiley, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rickey Smiley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Rickey Smiley

    Speaking fees for Rickey Smiley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rickey Smiley are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rickey Smiley, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rickey Smiley speak about?

    Rickey Smiley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Comedians, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Rickey Smiley travel from?

    Rickey Smiley generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Rickey Smiley’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Rickey Smiley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rickey Smiley for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rickey Smiley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Rickey Smiley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Rickey Smiley for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Rickey Smiley generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kenan Thompson, Craig Robinson, Alfonso Ribeiro, Jim Gaffigan and Wayne Brady. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rickey Smiley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Rickey Smiley Stand Up - 2007 - YouTube
    Rickey Smiley - Remember Church Back In The Day - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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