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'''Carla Rhodes''' is an American [[ventriloquist]], comedian and musician who was mentored by [[Shari Lewis]] as a teenager.<ref name="louisville.metromix.com">"[http://louisville.metromix.com/events/article/surrounded-by-dummies/1293834/content Surrounded by Dummies]", ''MetroMix''</ref> She currently lives in [[New York City]] and appears regularly at alternative performance establishments and rock clubs all over New York City and Brooklyn (such as [[Joe's Pub]], [[The Cutting Room]], [[Arlene's Grocery]], [[Le Poisson Rouge]], [[Highline Ballroom]] and [[Issue Project Room]]). She adds a new twist to the old art of ventriloquism. Carla's puppets include [[Mick Jagger]], [[Keith Richards]] and a cantankerous 1920s gentleman named Cecil Sinclaire.<ref>"[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9904E0DD163CF933A0575BC0A96E958260 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998: ENTERTAINMENT]", ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 30, 1998. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref><ref>Michael Kane. "[http://www.nypost.com/seven/03112007/entertainment/movies/_dead__head_movies_michael_kane.htm 'DEAD' HEAD]", ''[[The New York Post]]'', March 11, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref><ref>"[http://thecomicscomic.typepad.com/thecomicscomic/carla_rhodes/index.html Carla Rhodes]", ''The Comic's Comic'', March 15, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref>
'''Carla Rhodes''' is an American [[ventriloquist]], comedian and musician who was mentored by [[Shari Lewis]] as a teenager.<ref name="louisville.metromix.com">"[http://louisville.metromix.com/events/article/surrounded-by-dummies/1293834/content Surrounded by Dummies]", ''MetroMix''</ref> She currently lives in [[New York City]] and appears regularly at alternative performance establishments and rock clubs all over New York City and Brooklyn (such as [[Joe's Pub]], [[The Cutting Room]], [[Arlene's Grocery]], [[Le Poisson Rouge]], [[Highline Ballroom]] and [[Issue Project Room]]). She adds a new twist to the old art of ventriloquism. Rhodes' puppets include [[Mick Jagger]], [[Keith Richards]] and a cantankerous 1920s gentleman named Cecil Sinclaire.<ref>"[https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9904E0DD163CF933A0575BC0A96E958260 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998: ENTERTAINMENT]", ''[[The New York Times]]'', August 30, 1998. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref><ref>Michael Kane. "[http://www.nypost.com/seven/03112007/entertainment/movies/_dead__head_movies_michael_kane.htm 'DEAD' HEAD]", ''[[The New York Post]]'', March 11, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref><ref>"[http://thecomicscomic.typepad.com/thecomicscomic/carla_rhodes/index.html Carla Rhodes]", ''The Comic's Comic'', March 15, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref>


==Ventriloquism==
==Ventriloquism==


Carla taught herself ventriloquism at the age of 9 after seeing Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop on television. She began performing professionally at the age of 13 in a local (Louisville, Kentucky) magic shop. By the age of 15, she was performing regularly at the local comedy club.<ref name="louisville.metromix.com"/>
Rhodes taught herself ventriloquism at the age of 9 after seeing Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop on television. She began performing professionally at the age of 13 in a local (Louisville, Kentucky) magic shop. By the age of 15, she was performing regularly at the local comedy club.<ref name="louisville.metromix.com"/>


Examiner.com stated, "A few of the most popular contemporary ventriloquists are Carla Rhodes, Jeff Dunham, Terry Fator and Mally Lewis." In 2009 New York Magazine dubbed Carla as one of the "Ten New Comedians That Funny People Find Funny."<ref>"[http://nymag.com/arts/comics/features/55487/ Ten New Comedians That Funny People Find Funny]", New York Magazine.</ref>
Examiner.com stated, "A few of the most popular contemporary ventriloquists are Carla Rhodes, Jeff Dunham, Terry Fator and Mally Lewis." In 2009, ''New York Magazine'' named Rhodes as one of the "Ten New Comedians That Funny People Find Funny."<ref>"[http://nymag.com/arts/comics/features/55487/ Ten New Comedians That Funny People Find Funny]", New York Magazine.</ref>


==Music==
==Music==


While attending college in Tennessee, Carla recorded a full-length comedy music album in Nashville. "I Love Animals," a cut off of "Carla's Golden Hits, vol 6," got rotation on the Dr. Demento's "Top Funny Five," eventually placing at number two.<ref>[http://dmdb.org/cgi-bin/search_pl.pl?string=carla+rhodes&searchtype=either&matchtype=and&wordtype=substring&expanded=type&year1=1970&year2=current&sort=newest+first&pltype=synd&saved=yes Carla Rhodes]. Doctor Demento Database. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref>
While attending college in Tennessee, Rhodes recorded a full-length comedy music album in Nashville. "I Love Animals," a track from ''Carla's Golden Hits, vol 6'', was played on the Dr. Demento's "Top Funny Five," eventually placing at number two.<ref>[http://dmdb.org/cgi-bin/search_pl.pl?string=carla+rhodes&searchtype=either&matchtype=and&wordtype=substring&expanded=type&year1=1970&year2=current&sort=newest+first&pltype=synd&saved=yes Carla Rhodes]. Doctor Demento Database. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.</ref>


==Television==
==Television==


At the age of 16, Carla was featured in [[TLC (TV network)|The Learning Channel]]'s documentary "Dummies."<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831874/ IMDB "Dummies".]</ref> She has also appeared on ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|The Today Show]]'' (interview with [[Candice Bergen]]), FUSE, VH1 News, Arte (Let It Bleed - Rolling Stones documentary), Canal + (Megalopolis), ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' and wrangled a shout-out on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''.<ref>[http://www.carlarhodes.net Carla Rhodes TV credits]</ref>
At the age of 16, Rhodes was featured on [[TLC (TV network)|The Learning Channel]]'s documentary ''Dummies''.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831874/ IMDB "Dummies".]</ref> She has also appeared on ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|The Today Show]]'' (interview with [[Candice Bergen]]), FUSE, VH1 News, Arte (''Let It Bleed'' - Rolling Stones documentary), Canal + (Megalopolis), ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' and wrangled a shout-out on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''.<ref>[http://www.carlarhodes.net Carla Rhodes TV credits]</ref>


Her most recent project is "Positively 5th Street," a web series documenting her daily life with [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]].<ref>[http://www.positively5thstreet.com Positively 5th Street]</ref>
Her most recent project is ''Positively 5th Street'', a web series documenting her daily life with [[Mick Jagger]] and [[Keith Richards]].<ref>[http://www.positively5thstreet.com Positively 5th Street]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.carlarhodes.net Official Website]
* [http://www.carlarhodes.net Official website]
* [http://www.positively5thstreet.com Positively 5th Street]
* [http://www.positively5thstreet.com Positively 5th Street]
* [http://dmdb.org/cgi-bin/search_pl.pl?string=carla+rhodes&searchtype=either&matchtype=and&wordtype=substring&expanded=type&year1=1970&year2=current&sort=newest+first&pltype=synd&saved=yes Link to Dr Demento Show featuring Carla Rhodes]
* [http://dmdb.org/cgi-bin/search_pl.pl?string=carla+rhodes&searchtype=either&matchtype=and&wordtype=substring&expanded=type&year1=1970&year2=current&sort=newest+first&pltype=synd&saved=yes Link to ''Dr. Demento Show'' featuring Carla Rhodes]


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Carla Rhodes
Born
Carla Rhodes

(1982-04-16) April 16, 1982 (age 42)
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Occupation(s)Ventriloquist, comedian
Websitehttp://www.CarlaRhodes.net

Carla Rhodes is an American ventriloquist, comedian and musician who was mentored by Shari Lewis as a teenager.[1] She currently lives in New York City and appears regularly at alternative performance establishments and rock clubs all over New York City and Brooklyn (such as Joe's Pub, The Cutting Room, Arlene's Grocery, Le Poisson Rouge, Highline Ballroom and Issue Project Room). She adds a new twist to the old art of ventriloquism. Rhodes' puppets include Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and a cantankerous 1920s gentleman named Cecil Sinclaire.[2][3][4]

Ventriloquism

Rhodes taught herself ventriloquism at the age of 9 after seeing Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop on television. She began performing professionally at the age of 13 in a local (Louisville, Kentucky) magic shop. By the age of 15, she was performing regularly at the local comedy club.[1]

Examiner.com stated, "A few of the most popular contemporary ventriloquists are Carla Rhodes, Jeff Dunham, Terry Fator and Mally Lewis." In 2009, New York Magazine named Rhodes as one of the "Ten New Comedians That Funny People Find Funny."[5]

Music

While attending college in Tennessee, Rhodes recorded a full-length comedy music album in Nashville. "I Love Animals," a track from Carla's Golden Hits, vol 6, was played on the Dr. Demento's "Top Funny Five," eventually placing at number two.[6]

Television

At the age of 16, Rhodes was featured on The Learning Channel's documentary Dummies.[7] She has also appeared on The Today Show (interview with Candice Bergen), FUSE, VH1 News, Arte (Let It Bleed - Rolling Stones documentary), Canal + (Megalopolis), Last Comic Standing and wrangled a shout-out on the Late Show with David Letterman.[8]

Her most recent project is Positively 5th Street, a web series documenting her daily life with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Surrounded by Dummies", MetroMix
  2. ^ "SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 1998: ENTERTAINMENT", The New York Times, August 30, 1998. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  3. ^ Michael Kane. "'DEAD' HEAD", The New York Post, March 11, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  4. ^ "Carla Rhodes", The Comic's Comic, March 15, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  5. ^ "Ten New Comedians That Funny People Find Funny", New York Magazine.
  6. ^ Carla Rhodes. Doctor Demento Database. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
  7. ^ IMDB "Dummies".
  8. ^ Carla Rhodes TV credits
  9. ^ Positively 5th Street
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