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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Carson
  • $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
  • 10 miles from Carson
  • 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
  • 7 miles from Carson
  • Contact for rates

Jenny V. said “Loved the way they interacted with our residents. their energy was absolutely great. we will definitely be using them next year! ”

Lolo Wink

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Carson
  • $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,... ”

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Carson
  • $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...

  • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Carson
  • $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
  • 10 miles from Carson
  • 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
  • 10 miles from Carson
  • $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...
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

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

Laurencia D. said “Our office hired Adam for a holiday party and everyone loved their caricatures - in fact everyone has them on display at their desk! Adam did a great job capturing everyone's personality in the... ”

  • Cerritos, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Carson
  • 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...

  • Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Carson
  • 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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Partners in Shine Music

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Carson
  • 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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Ian Michael Scheller

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

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

Larry F. said “We JUST LOVED his performance. He got everyone envolved. ”
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Tom Ogden

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

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

Cc said “He was the cherry on top of an already special day. His comedy & magic was a hit for the whole family; his show is fun for audiences of all ages. He was very engaging & patient. We were admittedly... ”
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DJ Mel

5.0 (67)
Top Performer
88 Verified bookings

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

Malgo L. said “She was absolutely fantastic at our Father-Daughter Dance! From start to finish, she kept the energy high and did an amazing job getting everyone involved. The dance floor was full all night, and both... ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Carson
  • 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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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

221 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 221 quotes to event planners.

270th most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #270 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.