Devika Parikh graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in broadcast journalism Devika has worked in television commercials film voice work and theater She has gueststarred on Disneys Thats So Raven UPNs The Parkers She also appears in the feature film Beauty Shop starring Monique and Kellita Smith Devika has recurred on popular television shows such as NBCs Emmyaward winning drama The West Wing Foxs suspensefilled hit show 24 and the Showtime drama series Resurrection Blvd Several of Parikhs other television credits include Girlfriends Frasier SisterSister The Jamie Foxx Show and The Wayans She has also appeared in several TV and cable movies including Dancing in September Something to Sing About and The Little Richard Story and has costarred in the feature films SWAT and How to Be a Player Additionally Devika has appeared in a number of television commercials including Southern CA Edison CheckersRallys VonsSafeway Kraft and Sears Parikh also does voiceovers and has performed in a number of stage plays including Hatful of Rain The Visit Hamlet South of Where We Live 1001 Black Inventions and Girlfriends She has also performed sketch comedyimprov with various groups at the Comedy Store the Upfront Comedy Theatre and the Underground Improv