- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 12 miles from Wilmette
- $125 per hour
Janet S. said
“Everyone at the wedding enjoyed hr pictures!
She did a great job ”
The 485 Best College Entertainers for hire in Wilmette, IL
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485 College Entertainers serving Wilmette, IL
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Konrad B. said
“I had a house party consisting of 40 people above the age of 20 and JayJay did a terrific job! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $450-$5000
Hope H. said
“Zach was funny and definitely left our minds wandering how he did the trick. I highly recommend him. He was a crowd pleaser. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $1000 and up
Nicole F. said
“Scott Bedgood was amazing! We had a residential event that he did for us. I loved that it was clean because it was a mixed group! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $699 - 7500
Brian N. said
“Adam Camp of the January Lanterns is a truly exceptional solo singer who left a lasting impression on everyone at our event. His fantastic voice effortlessly brought each song to life, and his... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Samantha J. said
“Dj EDLo was quick to respond with helpful details for our last-minute inquiry. He arrived at our event early to set up and was easy to work with the entire day. He adjusted his music to the vibe of... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $50 - $500
Jean R. said
“I wasn't sure of what to expect I had never booked a comedian and was worried because we had all ages attending.He asked the right questions and had our family laughing thru out his performance. Very... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $250-$8000
Carlos M. said
“Cecy is a true professional with a genuinely beautiful voice. She was wonderful to work with — very receptive to collaborating with the other musicians at our event, which helped make the whole... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $125and up
Alyssa C. said
“I would recommend Roxy and Mira to anyone looking for a face painter and will call them first the next time I need these kinds of services. First of all, Mira got the basics right. She was on time,... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Laurel W. said
“I hired Ellen for a welcome reception we hosted as part of a week long conference. She was professional, on time and a fabulous caricaturist, and folks loved her work! Highly recommend booking Ellen... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $280- $1000 (based on show length & distance)
Michael D. said
“Norman was extremely talented and professional. Definitely a great addition to any party! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Minimum $500+travel
Christi S. said
“Alex provided the perfect entertainment for our company Christmas party. He was professional and prepared offering inside jokes specific to the company and staff. Everyone enjoyed! ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 5 miles from Wilmette
- $250.00 and up
Stephanie J. said
“Total-T was wonderful! We hired him for my son's 2nd birthday party. My son typically takes a while to warm up, but he was engaged from the moment the show started and participated from the start. I... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 9 miles from Wilmette
- $400 - $100,000
Kevin C. said
“Dennis was amazing. Super friendly and engaging. He takes a genuine interest in each of his "subjects". Great time had by all and would definitely have him back for another event. We had a private... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Wilmette
- $200-1000
Dale P. said
“The Great Boodini was very engaging annd entertaining! Lots of laughs and amazement by both kids and adults. Even the 2 year old was able to participate in the magic with big smiles. The kids magic... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Casino Party Rentals / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $200-$5,000
Kim said
“We had a great 50th birthday party for my husband and the casino tables were a huge hit! Contract and payment process was easy. Clear instructions on what was needed for space and event was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Jacqui J. said
“Barton was a great addition to our event\! Our guests really enjoyed having their caricatures done, and it added a fun, interactive element to the experience\. Everyone loved their finished... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Hunter D. said
“Oya was the perfect guest speaker for our event. She walks her talk and connects with an audience as an authentic human who gets it, while also showing the path forward with real action, data-backed... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Henna Tattoo Artist / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $25 and up
Mileena C. said
“Ayesha did a beautiful job personalizing each henna while chatting with students/families during our AANHPI Heritage Month Cultural Celebration! Everyone enjoyed their professional hennas. She was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $500 and up
Kristen C. said
“Residents at our happy hour danced and enjoyed the soulful sounds of The Grady Experience, aka TGX Live band! Russell Grady and the group were absolutely professional, talented and tons of fun -... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $500 - $5,000 & up
Kelly O. said
“We hired Eric to play at our retail store Grand Opening and he was exactly what I was looking for. His play list was perfect and provided the exact energy we wanted. Will definitely hire him again for... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Russ H. said
“Great to work with, and don't pass on the opportunity of the 'Screwlywed' Game! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Paul D. said
“The Friends Band did an excellent job for us. We were looking for a band to entertain our crowd and to get them dancing. They went above and beyond our expectations. They had multiple... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $2500 and up
Michael said
“We had Mike come speak to our team for our annual offsite. He was incredibly responsive during the planning process and brought a great sense of excitement during his speech. He did a great job of... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Esperanza said
“We had Dr.Dave at my sisters and brother in law’s Bachelorette/Bachelor party! He was so much fun. My parents did not speak English but they really enjoyed this! We are still talking about his... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.
Anna B. said
“Chad just spoke at a conference I am attending here in Wilmington. His message truly resonated with me. He is a great speaker, he had everyones attention no one on phones while he spoke except for the... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $650-$2500
Russ H. said
“These guys were awesome, super easy to work with and sounded great! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Ashley R. said
“Mike’s performance at my Birthday Party at Casa Loma , Toronto on Oct 6, 2025 left our 60 guests in awe and puzzling as to how he was able to execute what appeared to be impossible tricks, some of... ”
The Other Woman
New member- Lake Forest, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- $500 and up
The Other Woman is a high-energy Chicago-area cover band built to get people dancing, singing and having a great time. Our setlist spans decades of crowd...
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Marian M. said
“We had the pleasure of having Mark Robinson at our recent corporate event, and he was outstanding. From the moment he took the stage, he captured the audience’s attention and maintained an... ”
Michael Romani Balloon Twisting
- Chicago, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
Daniel V. said
“Michael did a phenomenal job twisting balloons for my event. All the kids loved how funny and charismatic he was the entire time. He was also very cordial and responsive with scheduling. I would... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Wilmette
- Contact for rates
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College events come alive with entertainment that brings energy, laughter, and unique experiences. The right performers set the vibe, whether it’s a live band or DJ keeping the crowd moving, a comedian bringing big laughs, or a hypnotist wowing students with mind-bending fun. From game show hosts and interactive performers to variety acts and musicians, professional entertainers turn orientations, fundraisers, and student nights into campus memories.
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