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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Hercules, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 19 miles from Napa
  • $500 and up

Actor, visual effects artist, animator, voiceover performer, writer, director, producer, public speaker, and genuine Dark Lord of the Sith. 40+ years experience...

  • Petaluma, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 20 miles from Napa
  • Contact for rates

An Equity Actor and professional director who also holds an MA in Shakespeare and Theatre and a PhD from the renowned Shakespeare Institute of the University of...

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Napa
  • Contact for rates

Imerald Brown is a realistic lyricist and artist. She started off writing poetry, then "singing songs." Eventually she created raps. She is overall a talented...

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Napa
  • Contact for rates

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Moody McCarthy

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • St Helena, CA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Napa
  • Contact for rates

Nicolas S. said “What an absolute masterclass in comedy! Moody McCarthy took the stage at our AHEPA Ottawa Comedy Night Fundraiser and turned what could have been a standard set into a hilarious, unforgettable... ”
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Seasoned host, MC, auctioneer, speaker, actor, and more

5.0 (42)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Napa
  • $500 and up

Haixiang P. said “Very smart, very professional speaker. AJ provided a lot of ideas and is very considerative for our event. Definitely recommend him for any events. ”
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Goofball the Funny Magician!

4.91 (41)
Top Performer
85 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Napa
  • Contact for rates

Jimmy W. said “He was as good as advertised and had jokes that made the kids and adults laugh. Great magical addition to the party! ”
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The Strolling Violinist

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Napa
  • $400.00 and up

Benny H. said “From start to finish, everything was perfect. Ben was kind, professional, and incredibly skilled. The music made our proposal feel like something out of a movie. We’ll always remember that moment, and... ”
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Ricky Del Rosario

1 Verified booking

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Napa
  • $2000-$15,000

When the lights come up, the right emcee sets the tone. For over 27 years, Ricky Del Rosario has done just that, bringing energy, professionalism, and...
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SanMan Auctions and MC Services

5.0 (4)
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  • Alameda, CA
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Napa
  • Rates start at $500 and up

Tony D. said “Sanford was the officiant of our wedding. I don't even know where to start. His professionalism, energy or sense of humor. He just made the wonderful experience of getting married even better. You'll... ”
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Christopher Oglesby

5.0 (1)
New member

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Classical Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Napa
  • $500 and up

Sara N. B. said “From the moment he began to sing, all of our guests gasped — Christopher’s voice is simply breathtaking! We especially wanted to create a little “flash mob” energy rather than a concert vibe, and... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Napa
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Joe C. said “Dewayne provided entertainment at a healthcare technology event we sponsored in Atlanta. We hosted a hospitality suite and Dewayne roamed the room performing magic for our guests. He was terrific... ”

Storyteller Tim Ereneta

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Napa
  • $180 - $775

Justin C. said “Tim came to our house for my wife's birthday. The theme was Flannel and Firepits. He spent an hour telling us stories around a fire. He was punctual, polite, and a great storyteller. We were... ”

Daniel Summerhill

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 34 miles from Napa
  • $200 and up

Molly B. said “Daniel exceeded our expectations and provided a well planned and executed writing workshop followed by an intimate performance at our tiny house. He was prompt, professional, engaging and inspiring.... ”

T. Braswell

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Napa
  • $300-$2000

Reverend S. B. said “Would love to have her again. So many young people came up to me saying how much she blessed them with her words. ”

  • San Rafael, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Napa
  • Contact for rates

A corporate attorney, I rekindled my creative journey in 2017 as an author, poet, and lyricist. My love for animals has also been key. Let me motivate your...

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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.