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75 Spoken Word Artists serving Washington, DC

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Otis Hunter Jr

1 Verified booking

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 15 miles from Washington
  • $50-$100

I am a spoken word artist that can be booked for features with poems based on mental health, social commentary, and my Christian faith. If you need an expert in...

Javon Rustin

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $50 and up

Tomi said “Javon was efficient, communicative, thorough and gifted! He nailed exactly what I needed, accommodated an emergency time change and the audience absolutely him!!! I would definitely book him...AGAIN!... ”

Brenda Bunting

3.90 (6)
3 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • Contact for rates

Gloria S. G. A. said “Brenda Bunting is an incredible writer and poet. She expresses her feeling and experiences through her poetry and tone of voice. Brenda Bunting writes from the heart and makes you see things in a... ”

Glo Shines

5.0 (3)
8 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • Contact for rates

Delores H. said “Totally awesome! ”

StefMarie Cole

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $250-$10,000

Dominic M. said “An amazing talent for any speaking engaugement. ”

Bway

5.0 (6)
7 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $800-$1800

Shera S. said “She was awesome very friendly and she really captured the people attention. We will definitely recommend her to anyone and we will definitely hire her again. Thanks so much ”

Prophecy Speaks

1 Verified booking

  • Woodbridge, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 21 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Tinbite, affectionately known as TheePriestessProphecy, is a spoken word poet, healer, event host and curator. Born and raised in the DMV by Ethiopian...

Queen of Drafts

5.0 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 35 miles from Washington
  • $100-350

Cj C. C. J. said “This poet had a strong performance in front of a crowd and was professional during all phases of the recruiting process. Would highly recommend to anyone! ”

Ephraim Nehemiah

5.0 (6)
6 Verified bookings

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 35 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Joi F. said “Ephraim's performance was definitely a highlight of our day!!!! Powerful and impactful - so glad to have you be a part of our community wellness event! ”

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $100-$300

Allen F. said “This young queen is amazing and is very passionate when she speaks. She makes the event better and will leave the house in awwww. ”

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • Contact for rates

I am a spoken word poet, peacebuilder, and cultural diplomat. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Burundian parents, raised as a refugee in Tanzania,...

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $3000+

In 1997, Halim Flowers was arrested at the age of 16 & sentenced to two life sentences in the District of Columbia. His experiences were filmed in the Emmy...

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $900-$2000

Serena W. said “I encourage anyone who is reading this to please book C. Thomas for anything they offer! Especially Writing to Wellness ™️ . This series helped my healing journey immensely from when the pandemic... ”

  • Washington, DC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • Contact for rates

I offer curated or hand picked Spoken Word Performances that rage from topics of Love, Social Justice, Black Men's & General Mental Health, Christianity, and...

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • $100 -$150

T the Poet performs her spoken word poetry throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. This versatile Poet has done guest performances and has been a...

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

As a creative I wholeheartedly live by these select principles: my why is bigger than me, my IT factor is as big as a tree with strong roots that display...

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Quick facts for Spoken Word Artists in Washington, DC

804 quotes sent

In the past year, Spoken Word Artists have sent 804 quotes to event planners.

161st most popular

Spoken Word Artists rank #161 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

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

From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Spoken Word Artist.

Washington ranks #1

Washington is the most popular city for Spoken Word Artists requests in District Of Columbia.

Popular events

Spoken Word Artists are typically hired for Nonprofit Events, Campus Events, and Corporate Events in Washington, DC.

District Of Columbia ranks #7

District Of Columbia is the 7th most popular state for Spoken Word Artists requests in the United States.

About booking Spoken Word Artists in Washington, DC

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 Washington, District Of Columbia 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 Washington, DC area

These Spoken Word Artists serve the wider Washington and District Of Columbia county area and travel to Naval Anacost Annex, Rosslyn, Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer, Arlington, Dhs, Crystal City, Mount Rainier, Chillum, Friendship Heights Village, Chevy Chase, Brentwood, Takoma Park, Colmar Manor, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Bethesda, Langley Park, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Cheverly, Capitol Heights, University Park, Riverdale, Forest Heights, Alexandria, Glen Echo, Suitland, and Falls Church.