Aida Rodriguez
Stand-up comedian from United States šŗšø
About Aida Rodriguez
Aida Rodriguez, born Aida Margarita Parada Rodriguez on August 29, 1977, is an American comedian of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent who is best known for her appearance as a contestant on the eighth season of Last Comic Standing and as a commentator on The Young Turks. She is also an actress, producer, writer, and podcaster. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she had a turbulent childhood marked by family abductions and the murder of her uncle in a hate crime. She attended Florida State University, where she met her future husband Omar Ellison, studying English and law but leaving before graduating after she became pregnant.
Rodriguez moved to Los Angeles in the early 2000s with her two children after her divorce, and turned to comedy for healing following a bout with anorexia; for a time, she and her children were homeless and lived out of a car. She attempts to transform painful episodes of her life into comedy material, while also addressing difficult issues such as misogyny and racism. She was a top ten finalist in the eighth season of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2014, finishing in a tie for ninth place after losing a head-to-head showdown against Rod Man.
Rodriguez is a five-time host of the Imagen Awards, which recognise the positive portrayal of Latinos and Latino cultures on screen. Through the stand-up circuit she met Tiffany Haddish, and in August 2019 was featured as one of six comedians in the Netflix anthology series Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, each given a half-hour special. She currently co-hosts The Young Turks, and in collaboration with HBO Max released her debut hour-long comedy special on November 4, 2021.
Videos (660)
Videos 25 to 48 of 660.
1:01A story of kidnap in three parts: Part 1 FunnyAida.com
11.4K views
1:02Crackhead vs Addict
11.4K views
0:23Weāre often talking to peopleās past, not just them. Some conversations land on old wounds.
11.3K views
0:15You know how we rockin in LA
11.2K views
1:08:07Truth Serum | CThaGod & Aida Rodriguez Get All Hands On Deck
10.4K views
33:10Truth Serum | Killer Mike: Plot, Plan, Strategize/Organize/Mobilize!
9.7K views
0:21New mothers! Donāt be afraid to thug it out, you will be ok.
9.6K views
1:27That first outfit changed everything.
9K views
0:19Expect cheap, get charged for everything.
8.8K views
1:19Michael walked in, and everything changed.
8.4K views
0:36TALKING IS OVERRATEDā¦ Someone tell that man to call me!
7.7K views
1:00Aida Rodriguez is social media goals.
7.7K views
0:51NYC rats got more confidence than most people.
7.1K views
5:54The Translator
7.1K views
0:46talks about , the grind, and longevity.
7.1K views
0:40White woman lost her cat
7K views
0:51New recession indicator?
6.9K views
0:23Why people ACTUALLY tailgate! Give them some grace and say a lil prayer
6.8K views
0:16What dating feels like to me? How about you?
6.7K views
1:20Woke but canāt fight. Thatās the problem.
6.7K views
1:23One ruined BBQ and now yāall in the back too.
6.7K views
2:09Some battles are worth it.
6.6K views
0:26No tougher crowd than an LA crowd.
6.6K views
0:41Trayvon Martin
6.3K viewsGuest appearances (13)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Aida Rodriguez.
Guest appearances 1 to 13 of 13.
1:46:58The Church Of What's Happening Now: - Aida Rodriguez
Joey Diaz
72.8K views
2:06:53Aida Rodriguez
Joey Diaz
71.9K views
1:24:42TCOWHN: - Aida Rodriguez
Joey Diaz
60.5K views
1:48:46Aida Rodriguez
Joey Diaz
35.7K views
3:17KIM COLES speaks Spanish with her amiga AIDA RODRIGUEZ
Kim Coles
15.1K views
12:22The Church Of What's Happening Now Pre Show: - Aida Rodriguez
Joey Diaz
12.9K views
1:23:29Bye Don! with Ben Dixon and Aida Rodriguez
Francesca Fiorentini
8.9K views
1:35:15Aida Rodriguez | Bob Saget's Here For You
Bob Saget
8.2K views
56:22No Sound Charades *BIRTHDAY EDITION* Ep. 20 w/ Tiffany Haddish Aida Rodriguez and Ashima Franklin
ChauntƩ Wayans
6.7K views
28:46The Policing Of Latino Identity with Aida Rodriguez *TEASER*
Francesca Fiorentini
5.1K views
1:37:07Cancel (Debt) Culture with Aida Rodriguez & Braxton Brewington (Ep 152)
Francesca Fiorentini
3.4K views
1:40:07Border Bullies with Aida Rodriguez & Erika Andiola (Ep 195)
Francesca Fiorentini
3.3K views
50:20Aida Rodriguez | Alonzo Bodden: Who's Paying Attention?
Alonzo Bodden
373 viewsChannels on this page: Joey Diaz, Kim Coles, Francesca Fiorentini, Bob Saget, ChauntƩ Wayans, Alonzo Bodden
Frequently asked questions
What is Aida Rodriguez best known for?
She is an American comedian of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent best known for competing on the eighth season of Last Comic Standing and as a commentator on The Young Turks.
How does Aida Rodriguez approach her comedy?
She attempts to transform painful episodes of her life into comedy material, while also addressing difficult issues such as misogyny and racism.
How did Aida Rodriguez do on Last Comic Standing?
She was a top ten finalist in the eighth season in 2014, finishing in a tie for ninth place after losing a head-to-head showdown against Rod Man.
Did Aida Rodriguez appear in a Netflix special?
Yes, in August 2019 she was featured as one of six comedians in the Netflix anthology series Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, each given a half-hour special.
When did Aida Rodriguez release her first hour-long special?
In collaboration with HBO Max, she released her debut hour-long comedy special on November 4, 2021.
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