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258 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Jackson, MS
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Meridian
  • Negotiable

Cindy M. said “Jody Fuller, a speaker, comedian, and soldier, entertained the audience at a dinner celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gretna, Nebraska. As the event... ”

Peppi Garrett - Comedian & Keynote Speaker

4.99 (8)
2 Verified bookings

  • Mobile, AL
  • Christian Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Pam J. said “We actually booked Peppi gor our annual Ladies Retreat after seeing an ad for her in the Mission of Hope's News Letter. I called and spoke with her, checed out her website and facebook page and... ”

  • Pelham, AL
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Meridian
  • $7500-$10000

M H. said “Whether he is speaking or singing, Rodney’s baritone voice will keep you entertained and engaged. His evenly paced and seamless talking points flow just like a well written song. ”

Bacon & Bellini Emcee Services

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • McComb, MS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 129 miles from Meridian
  • $500 and up

Milo B. said “I had the privilege of working with Bacon and Bellini for my launch party for my travel and lifestyle company recently, and I must say, the she was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish,... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Birmingham, AL
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Meridian
  • $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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Ryan Rostrom

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • Gulf Shores, AL
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 158 miles from Meridian
  • Starting at $300

Mark H. said “He interacted with our family( about 15 people) really well. His singing and guitar playing was great as well. We will definitely use him again ”

  • Gulf Shores, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 158 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

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  • Mandeville, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 160 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Professional Marriage Coach & Author of "It Starts With You: The Secret to a Passionate Marriage & Peaceful Home (Even if Your Spouse Doesn't Want to Change)"
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 185 miles from Meridian
  • $3,000-15,000

Linda R. said “We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jeff Houghton for a retirement roast honoring a beloved physician, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how the event turned out! From start to finish,... ”
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"Shabram & The Fam" Entertainment

5.0 (14)
17 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • New Orleans Style Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 185 miles from Meridian
  • $200 and up

Tony D. said “Kyle and his crew did a great job of communicating to meet the needs for our event perfectly! Our event of roughly 700 people was held at the Superdome in one of the sideline clubs and the band... ”

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 185 miles from Meridian
  • $200 to 2k

I'M THE BEST HOST/EMCEE TO HIRE IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A TRUE TURN UP IM A TRUE MASTER AT WHAT I DO ASSURE THE CROWD INTERACTING #PARTIES #clubevents #concerts...

  • Metairie, LA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 185 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

I'm an award-winning filmmaker & founder of production company RMC Pictures. I've written and directed 9 short films, and have won 3 awards; many of my films...

  • Kenner, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 187 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Kaliyahs Lesson are read by Kaliyah and Jazmine-Rose the main characters out the series. Kaliyah message is awareness, and safety tips on a kids level. Kids are...

  • Ozark, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 190 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Here the testimony on how God wanted me to write The Blue Marble Gods Message and about how to let God take over your life and give you peace.

  • West Monroe, LA
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 201 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Dr. Enaka Yembe is an inspiring, informative and dynamic speaker whose primary mission is to EMPOWER individuals and organizations to gain the leadership skills...
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The A Cappellian The One Man Vocal Band

4.05 (9)
6 Verified bookings

  • Huntsville, AL
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 204 miles from Meridian
  • $200 and up

Angela S. said “This guy did an amazing job. From keeping me posted, good communication, working with me, and was very patient. He even went out his way to deliver a few gift items for me. I can't forget the voice.... ”

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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.

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.