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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Torrance
  • $2500 and up

20 Years in Entertainment + Music + Tech + Industry Expert + Speaker + Mentor Inspirational, Productivity, Expert in thriving in chaotic and unpredictable...

  • Inglewood, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Bridgette Lewis is a powerhouse entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and coach with a passion for helping women reclaim their brilliance and build lives of...
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Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia Kadi

4.98 (36)
47 Verified bookings

  • Long Beach, CA
  • African Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Kara S. said “Thank you. for helping to make Roots & Rhythm a great success. ”

Lolo Wink

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Torrance
  • $250 and up

Nick K. said “Working with Lolo was excellent. She was easy to work with, polite, professional, and such an amazing officiant. She took time to get to know what we wanted in our ceremony, wrote a beautiful piece,... ”

  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Torrance
  • $250-2500

Globally recognized conductor, Maestro Steven Allen Fox, shares insights on elevating your business's leadership practices, vision, and immediate success...

  • El Segundo, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Morris Brown, esteemed author, accomplished artist and revered UCLA educator, is set to captivate readers worldwide with his sensational new book series “Hang’n...

  • Inglewood, CA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Torrance
  • $500 on up

I have been doing Stand-Up Comedy for over 25years. I also can host, open up for musical groups and of course Headline. I also book comedians I have access to...

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Torrance
  • $100 and up

Have you ever faced mortality at its most raw attribute? My poetry is my journey of battling mental, physical, and emotional darkness, to being able to heal...

  • Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

I am a value based award-winning producer, author and peace coach. My most recent book is "Let's Be Peace: 20 Unique Paths to Healing Yourself and Spreading...
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Huntington Park, CA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Torrance
  • $250-1850

Megan M. said “Adam is SO talented. He sketched for our guests at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with his skills! He is easy to communicate with and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough! I will... ”

  • Cerritos, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Motivational writer/producer/actor/speaker offers Media and Self-Esteem Seminars on the positive influences of family-oriented movies, films and anything...
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Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Naomi S. said “Last minute I got in contact with Oya for my father funeral service, and she was available and sang so so beautifully for my father’s service and blessed everyone in attendance. I highly highly... ”
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DJ Mel

5.0 (67)
Top Performer
88 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Torrance
  • $200-$5000

Cynthia C. said “Our senior (55+) community had a Senior Prom, and DJ Mel helped to make the evening unforgettable. She is communicative, warm, gracious, engaging, and energetic and was an absolute joy to work with... ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Tom Ogden

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Torrance
  • Contact for rates

Sheri W. said “Tom was great, everyone loved him. He did both table tricks and strolling, even in the rain! Thanks Tom! ”
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Ian Michael Scheller

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Torrance
  • $450.00 and up

Alison Q. said “10/10 ”

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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.

271st most popular

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.

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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.