Erik Rivera's "boy next door" good looks and unique perspective, makes him one of New York's fastest rising young comedians. His quick wit along with his commanding stage presence, charisma and infectious smile makes him a favorite act at comedy clubs throughout New York City.

Rivera is a regular on the New York comedy scene and can be seen nightly at The New York Comedy Club, The Comedy Cellar, The Original New York Improv and Boston Comedy Club. When in Los Angeles Rivera has played The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory. Erik recently shot Funny People After Dark for MTV Networks. Fall of 2005 Erik will be seen on both the small and big screen in SiTVís Urban Jungle 2 and in the upcoming independent feature film My Brother. He is also slated to appear in the feature film La La Land by award wining director Michael Rainin later this year.

Currently Rivera has a sit-com in development with Montel Williams production company. Originally from the suburbs of New York, his humor takes you on a journey of growing up in a Latino family in a very WASPY neighborhood. In an age of Reality Television, Rivera's autobiographical humor is like peering over the back yard fence into an insanely funny world, making the Osborne's seem mundane. His over-the-top descriptions and sarcastic twists leave you wanting more. Erik's squeaky-clean material and unique delivery make him a pearl in the sea of ordinary comedy.

Erik is single and currently still submersed in the Suburbs that he makes fun of, living in the insanity he affectionately calls home.