Rickey Smiley Biography

Fast Facts

• Went to college at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Ala
• Went to the Tuskegee Job Corps Center after graduating from high school
• Known for making funny observations about the world without using crass language or commentary
• His shows often feature a collection of original characters played by Smiley and a live band
• A skilled pianist and organist, he has performed in his shows and in churches
• Has released a number of comedy CDs featuring prank calls and church announcements
• Joined the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and the Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity