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267 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 miles from Ottawa
  • 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
  • 56 miles from Ottawa
  • $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+...

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from Ottawa
  • Contact for rates

Christian Fiction author, motivation for life. Interacting with people to pull out their creativity and inner writer.
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V8 Vast Change

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

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

Ryan N. said “I have had the pleasure of watching V8 perform and am a definite fan! The energy, conviction and professionalism of his performance scream “international act”! If you haven’t seen him yet, the next... ”
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

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

Karen W. said “We hired DJ Saxobeat for our wedding, and he absolutely blew us away! From the moment the music started, the energy in the room skyrocketed. The perfect mix of live saxophone and DJ beats brought a... ”

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 66 miles from Ottawa
  • 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...

  • South Holland, IL
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 66 miles from Ottawa
  • $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...

Universal Host

1 Verified booking

  • Calumet City, IL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Ottawa
  • $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,...
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Ottawa
  • Contact for rates

Nik H. said “As our featured entertainer, Sidney brought mind-blowing mentalism, unforgettable audience interaction, and a polished, professional energy that had students, parents, and educators on the edge of... ”
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Leonardo Music

4.96 (43)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

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

Mar S. said “Leo was such a wonderful addition to our daughters 2nd birthday! He was able to adjust on the fly for the room, and was warm, friendly, and fun! We were so comfortable with him and plan to have him... ”
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Vik Pandya

4.95 (38)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

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

Rajesh R. said “Vik delivered an outstanding standup comedy talk that elevated the energy of the crowd. After the event, countless attendees flocked to ask about Vik, and indicated how happy and pleased they were... ”
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Breathe And Move-Ment Dance & Performing Arts Co.

4.91 (13)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • African Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Ottawa
  • $500 and up

Paulla G. said “They knew we were celebrating Black History and incorporated that into their performance. Everyone really enjoyed them! ”
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Tim, that's AMAZING!

5.0 (6)
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Ottawa
  • $1,500 - $7,500

Lindsay M. said “Tim was the perfect addition to our friends holiday gathering. He did a wonderful job connecting with the group, making the show personalized for our audience, and we shared a lot of laughs. His... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Ottawa
  • $3,000-15,000

Tiina F. said “Jeff Houghton did a wonderful job as the event emcee for our 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference, held April 30–May 2 in Las Vegas. Our program included awards, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and a... ”
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Bad Momz of Comedy

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Ottawa
  • $500 and up for 4 comics

Dana K. said “I've worked with Bad Momz several times and it's always a professional, entertaining, and hilarious show. Highly recommend! ”
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Ottawa
  • $200-$8000

Philip S. said “Brett was absolutely fantastic. He hosted a virtual Trivia Night for our clients via Zoom. He took the time to speak with me in advance to get a feel for what was appropriate for our group.... ”

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 212 quotes to event planners.

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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.