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265 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

I’m an award-winning filmmaker and writer and speaker. My service is to entertain and educate the public while teaching a moral lesson in all my speeches and...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • $500 and up

With over a decade in the music/entertainment industry, Rapper Big Pooh speaks about chasing your dreams as well as the pitfalls of the entertainment...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Terry Hudson has over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, having served as an artist manager, record label executive, and television...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

As your event host, I bring energy, elegance, and unforgettable engagement to every stage and spotlight. Whether it’s a corporate gala, a vibrant festival, an...

  • Indian Trail, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Kannapolis
  • $250 ~ $5,000

Let me introduce myself. I am a versatile creative influencer. As a former model, I had the opportunity to showcase my unique style and grace on the runway,...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Negotiable

Curt D. said “It is a pleasure to offer a glowing review of comedian and speaker Jody Fuller following his appearance at the RUMC Men's Dinner. From start to finish, Jody delivered an evening that exceeded every... ”
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Bryan Saint: LIVE And VIRTUAL Events!

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Jerry W. said “We had the pleasure of hiring Bryan Saint for our holiday party, and he was absolutely fantastic! His performance was engaging, funny, and mind-blowingly magical. Bryan's ability to connect with the... ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Krystal F. said “Charles was by far the best motivational speaker our company has ever hired. He kept our employees engaged and truly made them feel heard, seen and valued! I have a wide range of employees from ages... ”
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  • Charlotte, NC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Steve Brogan is a comedian, ventriloquist, and speaker who has built a successful career talking to people who fit in a suitcase. Armed with quick wit, audience...

Dionne D. Hunter

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Varies depending on contractual needs

Robin E. O. said “Dionne is a professional with a great personality. She personalized her spoken word particularly for our event. I highly recommend her for any event needing a poetess. She is wonderful. ”

Sanpriest

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • $250-1500

Capra H. said “Sanpriest has been a part of a few events now, for me and each time it’s incredible energy. He delivers his craft so well. ”

Kia Flow

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • $400 - $2,000

Legacy E. G. said “Although small in stature, Kia Flow sticks out like a candlelights flicker in darkness. Her proud, yet deliberate, personality is apparent when she steps to the microphone. She repeatedly forces her... ”

JC the Poet

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Kristi W. said “JC the Poet is nothing short of amazing! I am the Chief Creative Officer and Director of Entertainment for Vegan Vibe Music Series and we have had JC as our event host for our 7 week Summer Series for... ”

  • Concord, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Nicholas Jordan is a speaker who goes by the name Cool Colas. He is an author, activist, creator and pro-black media analyst. His speaking topics include...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • Contact for rates

Cheryl Robinson writes to encourage, uplift, inspire and inform. Her Christian fiction novels have received 5-star ratings on Amazon and tell a gripping story...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Kannapolis
  • $150-400

Porsha the Poet: Revolutionary Spoken Word Artist, Host, and Creative Director 🌟 Unleashing the Power of Words with a Dynamic Blend of Spirituality and...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

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Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 675 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Arts and Entertainment Speakers

In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.

An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.

When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.