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265 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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V8 Vast Change

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 34 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Candice B. said ““An incredible R&B artist who brings both talent and professionalism to every event. Dependable, easy to work with, and always delivers a great experience for the crowd. V8's uplifting music... ”
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Jeremy Nunes Clean Comedy

4.95 (33)
24 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, IL
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 63 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Amber W. said “We had a great time at our show. He did a wonderful job engaging with the audience and making everyone laugh!!! definetly recommend him !!!! ”

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Martha B. E. said “Living the love we sense, and hope for is challenging. Jay provides words to trigger conversations, striving to make the intangible palpable. The goal is to achieve clearer thoughts, those... ”

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 91 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Motivational speaker/Author - Former Max Sec Penitentiary Teacher. Book releases this fall - “7 Doors In” I discuss why it is important to look ahead and not...

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 112 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Christian Fiction author, motivation for life. Interacting with people to pull out their creativity and inner writer.

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

My name is Mark, and I am a professional Psychic Medium based in the Chicago area. If you are interested in having me for an event, contact me on GigSalad. My...

  • Bartlett, IL
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 116 miles from Peoria
  • $200 and up, negotiable

First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+...

  • South Holland, IL
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Peoria
  • $75-$2000

T’Aura is a poet born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Through poetry T’Aura encourages others to overcome depression, sadness, and trauma. T’Aura truly...
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Peoria
  • $500-3500

Michael T. said “DJ Saxobeat is the best DJ and saxophone combo in town! Incredible energy, flawless mixes, and unforgettable live sax performance. Perfect for weddings, parties, and events — highly recommended! ”

Universal Host

1 Verified booking

  • Calumet City, IL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Peoria
  • $250 and up.

You found me! Your Universal Host for Live Events, Podcasts, Radio, Television, Theatre, Weddings, Guest Speaker, Night Club Host, Youth Events, Talent Shows,...

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Meet the British comedy duo Val & Jeff Gee. These two are your ticket to a comedy meal filled with uproarious moments, heartfelt stories, and unforgettable...
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Larry Wirtz

5.0 (1)

  • Crown Point, IN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 126 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Arlene O. said “Our group Grassroots Homeschoolers had Larry come and present Follow the Leader - A Bully Prevention program. It was awesome and kept the kids interested and asking questions. I will have him back... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 131 miles from Peoria
  • $1000 and up

Carley H. said “Scott was hilarious and really engaging. The crowd was laughing the whole time and everyone had a good time. Would love to see him perform again! ”
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Vik Pandya

4.95 (38)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 131 miles from Peoria
  • $75 and up

Michelle N. said “We worked with Vik 2 nights of our wedding. He had everyone crying laughing. Really good for our friends AND our parents (eg was PG-13 not R, but he said he could do any range) and was really good... ”
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Leonardo Music

4.96 (43)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Music / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 131 miles from Peoria
  • Contact for rates

Julia M. said “Leonardo was great. Very responsive prior to booking, arrived on time, very engaging for the kids. Great for our daughters first bday party with kids ranging from 0-5! ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

269th most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #269 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.