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In the past year, Spoken Word Artists have sent 803 quotes to event planners.
Spoken Word Artists rank #161 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
There are 1,033 Spoken Word Artist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Spoken Word Artist.
New York City is the most popular city for Spoken Word Artists requests in New York.
Spoken Word Artists are typically hired for Corporate Events, Cultural Events, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah Parties in New York City, NY.
New York is the 11th most popular state for Spoken Word Artists requests in the United States.
Spoken Word Artist
5.0
March 1, 2026
15 minutes
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 New York City, New York 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.
While browsing New York City spoken word artists, look through profiles for photos and videos of their performances. Then read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience and professionalism. When hiring a spoken word artist, discuss things like performance space, setup requirements, event theme, special requests, and any other important details.
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These Spoken Word Artists serve the wider New York City and New York county area and travel to Long Island City, Delancey, Newport, Crafts, Jersey City, Market, Burlington, Chelsea, Hoboken, Tunnel, Greenpoint, Summit, Morton, Hilton, Warwick, Weehawken, Brooklyn, Union City, Sunnyside, Manhattan, West New York, Yorkville, Maspeth, Guttenberg, Ridgewood, Astoria, Woodside, Secaucus, Mount Sinai, and North Bergen.