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456 College Entertainers serving Valparaiso, IN

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Street Magician Norman Basile

5.0 (74)
Top Performer
103 Verified bookings

  • Hobart, IN
  • Magician / College Entertainment
  • 11 miles from Valparaiso
  • $160- $600 (based on show length & distance)

Irin A. said “Norman came for my fiancé’s birthday party and it was such a good time! He was so interactive and had the coolest tricks. Our entire group had so much fun! Highly recommend! ”
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Deeejay EJ

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 30 miles from Valparaiso
  • Contact for rates

S. W. said “Deeejay EJ was absolutely amazing for my mom’s 70th birthday celebration! He kept the music flowing all night and had every song available, even when guests made requests on the spot. The playlist was... ”
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DJ Advance

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 30 miles from Valparaiso
  • Starting at $300

Taelor T. said “We booked him for our engagement party last winter and he was AMAZING. From the moment he started, the energy was exactly what we wanted and the dance floor stayed full all night. He read the crowd... ”
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Not Too Crazy Caricatures

4.80 (30)
77 Verified bookings

  • Merrillville, IN
  • Caricaturist / College Entertainment
  • 14 miles from Valparaiso
  • $200 and up

Natalie B. said “Everyone absolutely loved Albert! He was so kind & having him there took the event to a whole new level. I’m so thankful for him & absolutely obsessed. ”
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Larry Wirtz

5.0 (1)

  • Crown Point, IN
  • Magician / College Entertainment
  • 16 miles from Valparaiso
  • Contact for rates

Arlene O. said “Our group Grassroots Homeschoolers had Larry come and present Follow the Leader - A Bully Prevention program. It was awesome and kept the kids interested and asking questions. I will have him back... ”
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  • Blue Island, IL
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 34 miles from Valparaiso
  • $125 and up

Audra has been drawing and painting since she was a child so face painting was a natural progression and so much more fun. “The best canvas is a smiling face!”...
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  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • Comedian / College Entertainment
  • 39 miles from Valparaiso
  • Contact for rates

Ryan R. said “This event was SPECTACULAR! Angie came dressed as a quirky character, a bit disheveled and executed the best comedy roast I have every attended in an initmate setting of 30 executives. Everything... ”

Ernest Posey Caricatures

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
42 Verified bookings

  • Flossmoor, IL
  • Caricaturist / College Entertainment
  • 33 miles from Valparaiso
  • $150.00 per hour.

Yolanda T. said “Mr. Posey arrived on time and got straight to work. Guests had a great time laughing and talking about their drawings. If you are looking for caricaturist, search no more!! ”

Balloontacular!

5.0 (3)
9 Verified bookings

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
  • Fee depends on services rendered. $217.50 minimum.

Rachael B. said “We had Balloontacular at my daughter’s 2nd birthday party and everything was great! Great communication, arrived early for set up, and kept the kids entertained all night with face painting and... ”

Don Tersigni

2 Verified bookings

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Comedian / College Entertainment
  • $500 - 2500

Side splitting clean stand-up comedy, over 150 dead on celebrity voice impressions (Stallone, Arnold, Clint, Homer Simpson, etc) Vegas style song impersonations...

Paint Time FUN!

5.0 (20)
10 Verified bookings

  • Portage, IN
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 9 miles from Valparaiso
  • $100-195+ per hr (+ travel $0.50 a mile)

Dayna W. said “Felicia arrived on time and did an excellent job! She is a very skilled artist! ”

Miss Pam's Body Art & Balloons

5.0 (8)
9 Verified bookings

  • Chesterton, IN
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 10 miles from Valparaiso
  • $145 per hour with a 2 hour minimum and up

Lisa H. said “This is our 2nd year using Miss Pam for our company picnic. She does such a great job and is great with all of the kids. The line starts forming the second she begins hir artistry! We look... ”

First-Rate Dj V-Rod

5.0 (7)
12 Verified bookings

  • Merrillville, IN
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 14 miles from Valparaiso
  • Contact for rates

Tiffany M. said “V-Rod was perfect for our corporate event. Everyone had a great time - highly recommend!!! ”

Gina Bell

5.0 (9)
8 Verified bookings

  • Dyer, IN
  • Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
  • 24 miles from Valparaiso
  • $500 and up

Danielle E. said “Gina is absolutely AMAZING! A one of a kind human. She absolutely changed the lives of those in the room last night. If you dont have her book yet GET IT! and then- book Gina !! You wont regret a... ”

"D.J. Mad One" - Mix Masters Multimedia

4.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Hammond, IN
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 24 miles from Valparaiso
  • $350 and up

Professional D.J. / V.J. For Any and All Occasions. With over 35 years of experience, Mix Masters DJ Company is sure to fit your multimedia entertainment needs.

DJ Rocain

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lansing, IL
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 26 miles from Valparaiso
  • $100-150/hr.

Leandra D. said “My name is Leandra and DJ Rocain provided amazing services for my October wedding. He went above and beyond the services I requested and even made a song mix for my father and daughter dance that... ”

ZENFULLY Z--Exotic Paints

5.0 (1)
9 Verified bookings

  • Calumet City, IL
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 26 miles from Valparaiso
  • $200 and up

Bilesha R. said “I love Ms.ZZ so much. Her energy is well needed. The kid enjoyed her silly and down to earth personality. She did very well with managing a large group of 8 year olds. We booked Ms.Z for 4 hours for... ”

Tom Birmingham's Art Of His Mind Caricatures

4.68 (15)
24 Verified bookings

  • Beecher, IL
  • Caricaturist / College Entertainment
  • 30 miles from Valparaiso
  • $120 - $140 per hour / 2 hour minimum

Lowell said “Tom did an amazing job at our Christmas party entertaining 60 guests with his talents. The caricatures were a big hit! At first I wasn't sure that a caricaturist would be a good fit at a house... ”

Face Painting

4.86 (36)
89 Verified bookings

  • Homewood, IL
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 31 miles from Valparaiso
  • $270

Lauren B. said “Nina was great. She was punctual and well prepared to accommodate our event. Her paintings were awesome and I was glad that she had photos to show some of her work. That helped the children and adults... ”

Kells Tha Komic

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Harvey, IL
  • Comedian / College Entertainment
  • 32 miles from Valparaiso
  • Contact for rates

Vanessa G. said “We enjoyed Kells tha Comic! She was on time and had my guests cracking up with laughter. I highly recommend her. ”

  • Matteson, IL
  • Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
  • 34 miles from Valparaiso
  • $10,000 - $50,000

Kimberly D. said “Surviving Heartbreak Valley is an emotional and gut wrenching read. Linda does an excellent job of taking the readers along on the journey with her and making you feel as if you were present in the... ”

Blue Note Productions LLC

5.0 (10)
2 Verified bookings

  • Matteson, IL
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 34 miles from Valparaiso
  • $150-$950

Adriana T. said “Great DJ with a great selection! And came through last minute! Will book again ”

TotallyTia Face and Body Art

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Matteson, IL
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 34 miles from Valparaiso
  • $75-150

Paul D. said “We booked Tia for a one year old birthday party and she rocked it. Completely professional and does amazing work. Would definitely book with her again. ”

Walk The Skies

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Francesville, IN
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 35 miles from Valparaiso
  • $90 and up

Corey B. said “This DJ worked at our wedding, and was terrific! Sound was great, and event went beautifully with no worry about the music. Would highly recommend this DJ for any event, book him now! ”

DJ Sammy Lee

5.0 (7)
11 Verified bookings

  • Crestwood, IL
  • DJ / College Entertainment
  • 38 miles from Valparaiso
  • $200+

Stefanie S. said “DJ Sammy was professional, fun, and reliable. Everyone had a great time, and I would definitely like to rebook him when I have another event. I highly recommend! ”

Creative Face Designs

2.78 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Face Painter / College Entertainment
  • 39 miles from Valparaiso
  • $80- $125 per hour

Tracey said “Samantha was the perfect fit for my granddaughters bday party.. she had a plethora of colors for the kids to chose from and all their requests were created.. They adored her.. Will definitely be using... ”

  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Cover Band / College Entertainment
  • Contact for rates

Rockology Chicago is a 5-piece, female-fronted band from the Chicagoland area playing the greatest hits of rock n' roll from throughout the decades, one...

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About booking College Entertainment in Valparaiso, IN

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.

The cost of hiring college entertainers in Valparaiso, Indiana will vary depending on the type of entertainment, their experience, and the length of the performance. A solo comedian or DJ set will generally cost less than a full concert or stage show. Reach out to the local entertainers above to discuss your campus event details and receive a personalized quote.

As you explore Valparaiso college entertainers, check out profiles to learn about their offerings, browse photos, and watch promotional videos. Then, read reviews from past clients to see how they’ve brought the fun to similar events. When requesting a quote, communicate event details like your event location, audience size, performance space, and desired atmosphere to get the most accurate pricing.

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