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A 15-year veteran of the professional comedy circuit, Rudy Rush has experienced a wide spectrum of the entertainment business, from touring colleges and clubs to becoming the youngest host of the longest-running African-American syndicated show, Showtime at the Apollo. Rudy parlayed his Apollo notoriety into major projects with Dave Chappelle and Martin Lawrence, while also appearing on shows such as Def Comedy Jam, Jamie Foxx’s Laff-A-Palooza and Premium Blend.

Rudy has been featured in his own half-hour special on Comedy Central and was the comedic force on the long-running, nationally syndicated radio show, The Doug Banks Morning Show. He now appears every afternoon on the nationally syndicated program, The Ride with Doug & DeDe.

Rudy will be the host and featured entertainer on the HBCU Meet the Presidents Tour. He taped a new comedy special in Philadelphia, which will air on Showtime beginning on February 17. He is also scheduled to appear on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Film and television roles are on the horizon, along with more syndicated specials, comedy tours, and appearances at Improvs and other comedy clubs around the nation.

Rudy Rush is well on his way to becoming a household name.