About Rhizome
Rhizome Art is the newest palpitation of over 30 years of experimenting and refining audio visual production techniques.
Combining technical studio experience, real world solutions for commercial clients, and live production and broadcasting skills - we pride ourselves on developing personalized solutions for our patrons.
At the heart of our business is our comedy division, a re-birth for Helium Comedy Records.
Continuing the artist - centric philosophy that guided that label, Rhizome Comedy is a new flow in providing a platform for unique comedic voices- bringing them to a wider audience through comedy specials and albums.
Jeremy Essig
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jeremy’s fascination with audio visual production began when he realized - along with two friends - that being the high school’s A/V coordinator meant they could skip classes. Two years later he was producing and mixing his first album on a Portastudio, a skill he would continue and refine through college.
Following graduation, his creative life took an abrupt turn leading to an almost twenty year career as a touring comedian. Looking for a life away from the road, he opened his first recording studio, Listless Sound, in St. Louis, MO.
Combining his two creative outlets, Jeremy started Helium Comedy Records in the fall of 2018, producing albums that repeatedly topped both iTunes and Billboard charts, building a reputation that allowed him to work on audio and film projects for major streaming services and networks.
Rhizome Art and Rhizome Comedy are the newest evolution combing his experience and passion for production and comedy.
Jeremy essig is a graduate of Wake Forest University, and a thesis and one very upset professor short of being a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism. From 2018-2019 he also taught a graduate level course in audio production with an emphasis on podcasting at Webster University.
He was also a fictional character eaten by zombies in the Jonathan Maberry novel “Fall of Night".
DEVON ROBERTS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Devon Roberts is a stand-up comedian with a background in managing political campaigns. She began her stand-up comedy journey in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2019.
Devon has performed all over North Carolina on both clean and raunchy shows and can often be seen at Goodnights Comedy Club and at the Raleigh Improv.
She has opened for Brian Simpson, Corinne Fisher, and Emma Willmann. She produces the monthly comedy show Sugar On Top at one of Raleigh’s best bakeries.
Abigail FLynt
art DIRECTOR
Abigail Flynt is a digital designer and visual artist currently focused on integrating ceramics, DIGITAL ART, AND DIY electronics in her offbeat installation work.
she WAS AWARDED TWO north carolina ceramics RESIDENCIES IN 2021 + 2022 and has exhibited her work in numerous galleries and museums across the united states.
in addition to being an artist, she has installed and organized several art events and exhibitions as an art handler and community arts organizer.
HELEN WILDY
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Helen Wildy is a comedian based out of NYC! She spends her days gleefully working with Rhizome and her evenings telling jokes.
Helen has performed all over the US + EuroPe and has opened for some of her all-time favourite comedians, including Maria Bamford, Dave Attell, Moshe Kasher, and Cameron Esposito!
Her debut album "Bomb Threat" was recorded earlier this year at the grand opening of Goodnights Comedy Club and is currently on Sirius XM!