 Since starting in the world of stand-up comedy, Rick has performed with many of the top names in comedy and has made television appearances on BET's "ComicView" and "Teen Summit", FOX's "30 Seconds to Fame", "Showtime at the Apollo", and NBC's "Last Comic Standing".Stand-up comedy has opened many doors for Rick, doors which have led to an acting career in theatre, commercials, television, and film.Rick was in the National Tour of "Rent" (2001–2002); ""; "Damages"; and spots for Starburst, Verizon, Staples, and McDonald's.