Stand-Up Comedian, Actress & Television Host; Known for "Parks & Recreation" & "Good Girls"; Author of "So Close to Being the Sh*t Y'all Don't Even Know"
Retta Biography
Retta is a stand-up comedian, actress, author, and television host known for her work in comedy, television, and film. Inspired by comedians such as Roseanne, Drew Carey, and Tim Allen, Retta began her career performing stand-up before transitioning to television. After college, she worked as a chemist for Glaxo Pharmaceuticals in North Carolina while preparing for medical school exams, ultimately choosing to pursue comedy. She started performing at open mics in Los Angeles and later showcased for the National Association for Campus Activities, becoming a prominent act on the college circuit and earning recognition as female comedian of the year by Campus Activities Magazine. Retta won Comedy Central's first annual Laugh Riots Stand-Up Competition and secured a first-look deal with ABC/Disney.
Retta gained widespread recognition for her role as Donna Meagle in the NBC series "Parks and Recreation." Her character became a fan favorite, leading to her promotion to series regular in the third season. Retta appeared in 119 episodes over seven seasons, and the cast reunited virtually for "A Parks and Recreation Special." Her increased visibility led to appearances as a talk show guest and an invitation to host the Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Following "Parks and Recreation," Retta portrayed Ruby Hill in NBC's "Good Girls," further establishing her versatility as an actress. She also played Barbara in the Bravo series "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce," a drama exploring female friendships and life after divorce. Retta appeared in films including "Good Boys," "Fracture," and "Hit Man."
In addition to her acting career, Retta is the author of the book "So Close To Being the Sh*t Y'all Don't Even Know." She has hosted "Ugliest House in America" and "Scariest House in America" on HGTV, both of which have attracted millions of viewers. Retta continues to connect with audiences across comedy, drama, and unscripted television.
Retta Videos
Retta Shares the Ugly Sides of Filming HGTV's Ugliest House in America
Retta talks about Ugliest House in America, shares some of the ugliest homes she's seen and talks about the technology she has in her house.
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Retta is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actor, Anti-Racism, Author, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Celebrity, Civil Rights, College, Comedian, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainment, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Motivational, Reproductive Rights, Social Activism, Women, Women's Rights -
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Retta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Retta for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Retta generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alfonso Ribeiro, Yara Shahidi, Tunde Oyeneyin, B.J. Novak and Issa Rae. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Retta for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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