Rick Najera

Biography

Rick Najera is a California-born actor and creative force behind several award-winning projects. As an Oscar-winning actress's protégé, he took matters into his own hands to break barriers in Hollywood, landing writing gigs on In Living Color and the holiday film Nothing Like the Holidays. His work includes directing the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase and writing the multi-Emmy-nominated Hulu series East Los High, as well as being a regular contributor to NPR radio.