Michael Gershe is a speaker, comedian, and author. He is a survivor of a drunk driving crash that killed his mother and nearly himself when he was 8 weeks old. Despite breaking almost all his bones in the crash he found his purpose through tragedy to inspire others in life. With over 25 years’ experience on stage he has presented his programs at schools, colleges, military bases and is a two time TedxTalk presenter. He has been a guest on national podcasts regarding grief and trauma from the male’s perspective. His memoir is humorous, emotional and his journey through life. If you want a dynamic speaker who infuses humor, heart with a powerful message, book him at your next event!
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Melanie S.
September 8, 2023Michael was a part of our Severance Music Center season kick-off for all of our FOH employees. It was great. He was entraining inspiring, and the staff and volunteers loved it. Would have him back anytime!!
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 75 minutes
They should expect a professional program that will meet their needs. Michael has been speaking/performing since 1994 and his programs will contain humor, audience interaction and a powerful message. Michael will work with you so all your expectations are met. The audience will laugh and be inspired by his message.
Michael Gershe is a survivor of a drunk driving crash that killed his mother and nearly himself when he was 8 weeks old. Despite breaking almost all his bones in the crash, he went on to become a collegiate swimmer, comedian, speaker, author, college educator and photographer.
Raised in Miami, Florida, he attended Ashland University on a swimming scholarship where he earned a Communications degree. Michael earned his Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Akron. He has been at Kent State University for 22 years and is the Senior Advisor for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
With over 25 years’ experience on stage as a comedian and speaker, Michael has presented his programs at schools, colleges, military bases and is a two time TedxTalk presenter. Michael has been presenting his program for 10 years at the Stow Municipal Court for first time drunk driver offenders. He has been a guest on several national podcasts regarding grief and trauma speaking from the male’s perspective.
In 2015 he founded The Magic of Life Foundation, a non-profit organization, that helps his mission in eliminating impaired driving making communities safer and empowering people to make better choices in life.
In 2019, he published his memoir, “The Magic of Life: A Son’s Story After Tragedy, Grief and a Speedo.” One Amazon reader said, “This book will inspire any reader to be a better person! This is one of the best books I have read in a long time!” The book can be bought on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
House lighting is fine, will need a microphone, mic stand, projector/screen.
Wednesday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Cleveland, OH
Set list includes 5-10 mins of clean stand up comedy, depending on the program an icebreaker/audience participation, and the program.
My role models are Tigger, Spider-man, James Bond, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. My comedy influences are Abbott and Costello, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld.
Microphone, mic stand, projector/screen
Motivational Speaker
