- Oakland, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- $200 and up
Holly J. said
“Daniel is a powerhouse! His mind is brilliant and his delivery is fire! He was an absolute professional from start to finish. You will not be disappointed! ”
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46 Spoken Word Artists serving Oakland, CA
Bri Blue
1 Verified booking- Berkeley, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- 5 miles from Oakland
- $200 and up
Brianni 'Bri' Blue is an author, a speaker, a poet, and a spoken word artist hailing from Berkeley, CA. From spoken word performances to motivational speeches...
- San Francisco, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $300-$2000
Reverend S. B. said
“Would love to have her again. So many young people came up to me saying how much she blessed them with her words. ”
- Oakland, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- $200/hr
Hi! I am Anastasia DiFonzo, a local Oakland poet. I released my debut poetry book, A Certain Serenity, with Puna Press in April 2022, and have been performing...
- Oakland, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- Contact for rates
Ace is an inspirational speaker, youth advocate and all around visionary for change. He believes in liberating the dreamers of this generation by tactfully...
The Poetic Activist
- Alameda, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- 2 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Courtney M. said
“Porsche performed spoken words at my church multiple times. She leaves the audience speechless by her ability to communicate so effortlessly through her poems. She has left the audience standing to... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $500-$3,000, based on event, travel,speech.
Award-winning journalist Emil Guillermo speaks from the heart on race and diversity in America. A son of immigrants, he tells a moving story of how he went from...
BeeYonka
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Spoken Word Artist
- 13 miles from Oakland
- $500-2000
Natalie O. said
“I cannot praise BeeYonka enough for the incredibly moving art that she shared with us! She received high praise from everyone, but not only that I could *see* and feel the space shift upon getting... ”
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4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 1,032 Spoken Word Artist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1 days on average to book
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Spoken Word Artists are typically hired for Funeral/Memorial Services in Oakland, CA.
California ranks #4
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About booking Spoken Word Artists in Oakland, CA
Add some depth and emotion to your next event by hiring a spoken word artist. A spoken word artist can entertain the audience or relay a message about an important issue at your next corporate event, school assembly, festival, or wedding. Set your event apart by hiring this distinctive form of entertainment.
The cost of hiring a professional spoken word artist in Oakland, California will vary depending on the performance length, their skill level, and if you have any requests. The artist may charge more if they have to prepare a custom piece rather than work from their existing repertoire. Contact the local performers above to get a quote customized for your event.
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Spoken Word Artists serving the Oakland, CA area
These Spoken Word Artists serve the wider Oakland and Alameda county area and travel to Alameda, Piedmont, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, Canyon, St-Margte-Lin, Orinda, Kensington, Moraga, El Cerrito, San Leandro, San Francisco, Richmond, Lafayette, Presidio, Brisbane, Tiburon, Ashland, Belvedere Tiburon, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Sobrante, Sausalito, South San Francisco, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Colma, and Daly City.