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261 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Temple, TX
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Waco
  • Contact for rates

D. G. said “You will never forget your time with Ms Harris!! Motivation with power and positivity!! She's there to remind you of your value and worth as powerfully as she can. You'll end up following in her... ”

  • Killeen, TX
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 45 miles from Waco
  • $500-$4,00”

Annette Whittenberger is a retired Army combat veteran turned mental health advocate, speaker, author, podcaster, music artist, and journalist. Through her...

Zach Rippey-Christian Comedian & Speaker

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • Alvarado, TX
  • Christian Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Waco
  • $750–2,500

Drew I. said “Such a great performance!! Clean, funny, sincere encouraging and uplifting! Couldn’t ask for a fuller package than Zack!! ”
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  • Ennis, TX
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Waco
  • $1500-5000

I help organizations turn fundraising events into high-energy, mission-driven experiences that inspire generosity and maximize results. As a professional...
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Clean Christian Comedian, Dorie Mclemore

5.0 (13)
21 Verified bookings

  • Red Oak, TX
  • Christian Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Waco
  • Contact for rates

Taylor N. said “Dorie was amazing! She had our guests laughing non-stop and talking about the event days after! She's hilarious, kind, and great to work with! ”

  • College Station, TX
  • Actress / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 80 miles from Waco
  • Contact for rates

Actress, Model. Available for film production, Music Videos, photoshoots, conventions, car shows, and special events.

  • Pflugerville, TX
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Waco
  • $300-$1500 + travel

Children's author Jennifer Coleman is an experienced speaker and was recently awarded the Spur Finalist Award for best children's book depicting the west from...

Fine Arts Feud LIVE

5.0 (1)
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  • Arlington, TX
  • Game Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 82 miles from Waco
  • $500 - $2500+

Leon said “I can’t express how great this event was. It was just like the real Family Feud game. The host, Dr. Smith, is outstanding and does an amazing job keeping everything moving and engaging. He truly... ”

Derrick Jack

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Arlington, TX
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 82 miles from Waco
  • $200-1500

Trish W. said “Derrick was our comedian to host a private birthday party. Approx 40 people in attendance ranging in all ages (20's up to late 80's). I asked if he would keep it "PG-13" and he did. He knocked it out... ”

Chaplain Zach Kepple

1 Verified booking

  • Aledo, TX
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from Waco
  • $200 and up

Actor, Author, Consultant, Host, Speaker, With 12 years in the film industry, Co creator of the film trilogy Washington's Armor and Author of the book...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from Waco
  • Negotiable

Carter B. said “Jody did a fantastic job of helping our student athletes and their families understand that what some may consider a hinderance can become what allows us to be made stronger. ”

Rondell Parham

3.0 (2)
6 Verified bookings

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from Waco
  • $200 and up

Valentina J. said “Rondell was amazing, he was Easy to relate with and did more than expected. Thank you for spicing up our event effortlessly. ”
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Laura E. West, Fortune-teller & Lipsologist

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
51 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Psychic Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Waco
  • $150 - $2000

Lisa G. said “Laura was so much fun and a huge hit. She’s very talented and all the guests adored her! ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Waco
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Waco
  • Contact for rates

Betsi B. said “Oya was spot on for our business women's event speaking on Negotiation skills and with at our request linking to Biblical principals. She received excellent evals from all of our participants. ... ”
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APMagic

5.0 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Waco
  • Contact for rates

John G. said “I have the privilege to see Alan once a week! His magic starts with great fun and banter. I've seen people try and throw him off and he is too witty! His magic show is great because you just don't see... ”

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5 out of 5 stars

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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.