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Comedian Speakers

Bring Improv & Comedy to Entertain Your Audience

Nothing keeps audiences engaged and smiling like a joke they can relate to, and our top Comedian and Entertainment Keynote Speakers are never short on jokes. Bringing a comedian to your event is a sure bet on creating a memorable experience that leaves a smile on the face of anyone who recalls it. With comedians and entertainers from all walks of life, you’re sure to find someone who will get your organization loosened up and having fun.

Award-winning comedy writer Carol Leifer speaks on a multitude of subjects all while delivering some of the funniest jokes you will hear all year. Her keynote speech topics say it all. Would you like to hear about “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying” or “When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror.” Maybe “Life on an Everything Bagel: Wisdom & Thoughts on Life from Seinfeld Writer Carol Leifer” would suit your organization better. She infuses real-life challenges with humor in the tactful and hilarious way we know and love from her writing on Seinfeld. Her speech topics cover everything from using humor to reduce stress to finding a balance between work and life. She also teaches comedy workshops for those teams that want to incorporate a little humor into their everyday work lives.

Maybe you want to get a little more experiential. Ricky Kalmon is a stage hypnotist and television personality who wants to bring you onto the stage. His unique hypnotism keynote is based in comedy and made to break down barriers, serve as an ice-breaker, and take people out of their comfort zone to open your team up to new explorations. This high-energy performance is something no one will ever forget whether they are watching in the crowd or watching themselves on a recording later on.

Stand-Up Comedy & After-Dinner Entertainment

We also offer entertainment from comedians with their finger on the pulse of pop culture. Audiences may recognize Greg Proops from his reoccurring role on ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway?, but his experience in stand-up and improv comedy extends far beyond everyone’s favorite late night show. Most recently, Proops began hosting a hit podcast called The Smartest Man in the World. He models his keynote speeches after the wide array of topics he tackles on his podcast with situational humor. Much like an improv act, Proops strings together seemingly unrelated concepts ranging from quirky historical references to sports trivia, and general life advice to make a larger and more fundamental point on living well and making your presence known.

If you are looking for a comedian with a deeper message, look no further than Diana Jordan. As a cancer survivor, corporate comedian, and laugh therapist she believes in the healing power of laughter and giving it its rightful place in the workplace. Not only will she have your team doubled over in laughter, but she will also teach your organization how to use comedy in the workplace or heal whatever ails you with your sense of humor. She covers topics from being a woman in the workplace to nourishing your inner nurse to breaking down humor in the office, all within a stand-up-like keynote speech.

Maybe you have a certain name in your mind of a comedian you would love to see on your stage. Comedians like Mark Klein, Robert Klein, Bill Maher, and Howie Mandel all love to come to events for after-dinner specials, personal appearances, stand-up comedy, and keynote speeches.

Bring one of our Comedian and Entertainment Keynote Speakers to your next event to create fond memories and an experience they will never forget.

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Shawn Achor Speaker

Shawn Achor

  • Author of bestsellers, Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage
  • New York Times bestselling author of Before Happiness
  • Conducted research with UBS, Nationwide Insurance & Google
  • Research featured on PBS, HBO, Live with Kelly & Michael & Oprah Winfrey Network
  • TED talk has 24 million + views & named one of “The most popular talks of all time”
  • Client list includes Microsoft, American Express, BlueCross BlueShield, KPMG, UBS, Northwestern Mutual, AT&T, RE/MAX, Johnson & Johnson, Genentech, HP, Frito-Lay
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Travels From

Texas

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Jon Acuff, Motivational Business Speaker

Jon Acuff

  • New York Times Bestselling Author of Soundtracks, Finish & Do Over
  • One of Inc.'s Top 100 Leadership Speakers 
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Chimamanda Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

  • Feminist, Author, Teacher
  • Author of Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions and The Thing Around Your Neck
In Person-Fee:

$100,000 - $200,000

Virtual Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Travels From

Africa

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Lexie Alford

Lexie Alford

  • Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country
  • 196 Countries by 21 Years Old 
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

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Travels From

California

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Marcus Allen, Speaker

Marcus Allen

  • CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
  • Former NFL Super Bowl MVP & NCAA Heisman Trophy Winner
  • Charismatic and passionate public servant devoted to helping those less fortunate
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

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Travels From

Georgia

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Michael Allosso

Michael Allosso

  • Award- Winning Speaker
  • Self-Awareness Specialist
  • Leadership-Communications Expert
  • Director-Improvisation Master
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Travels From

Maine

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Harvey Alston, Speaker

Harvey Alston

  • Expert in Leadership, Personal Development, and Perseverance
  • Best Inc. founder
  • Member of the National Speakers Association 
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

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Travels From

Ohio

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Raele Altano

Raele Altano

  • Certified Communication Coach
  • Founder of Well With Raele Coaching
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

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Travels From

New Jersey

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Linda Alvarado, Speaker

Linda Alvarado

  • First Hispanic MLB Franchise Owner
  • President and CEO of Alvarado Construction, Inc.
  • Voted one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

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Travels From

Colorado

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Jaz Ampaw-Farr

Jaz Ampaw-Farr

  • Human-First Leadership Strategist
  • World-Class Reframer
  • Ambitious Resilience Advocate
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Travels From

United Kingdom

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Marcus Aurelius Anderson, speaker

Marcus Aurelius Anderson

  • Once Paralyzed from the Neck Down
  • Mindset Coach
  • Overcoming Adversity 
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

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Travels From

Oklahoma

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Rasmus Ankersen, Speaker

Rasmus Ankersen

  • The High Performance Anthropologist  
  • Lived and trained with some the best athletes on earth
  • Bestselling author of 'The Goldmine Effect: Crack the Secrets of High Performance' and 'Hunger in Paradise: The War Against Complacency'
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

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Travels From

England

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Amilya Antonetti, Speaker

Amilya Antonetti

  • Media personality & turnaround expert
  • Soapworks Founder
  • Radio Host
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

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Travels From

New York

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Victor Antonio, speaker

Victor Antonio

  • A Top Sales Keynote Speaker on How to Future-Proof Your Sales Strategy and Lead with AI
  • Former President of Global Sales and Marketing for a $420M company
  • Bestselling author of Over a Dozen Books on Sales including Future of Selling: The Rise of AI Agents
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Georgia

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Victoria Arlen, Motivational Speaker

Victoria Arlen

  • ESPN Host & Reporter
  • Author, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer
  • Paralympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder
  • Dancing With The Stars Semi-finalist
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

California

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Vernice Armour, speaker

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour

  • America's First Black Female Combat Pilot
  • Former Marine & Cop
  • Author, Zero to Breakthrough
  • Consultant to Business 
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Travels From

Georgia

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Sean Astin keynote speaker

Sean Astin

  • Actor in "Rudy"
  • Voice Artist and Producer Known for "Lord of the Rings"
  • Producer and Director
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

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Travels From

California

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Mariana Atencio keynote speaker

Mariana Atencio

  • Peabody Award-Winning Journalist & Host/Moderator
  • Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of Perfectly You: Embracing the Power of Being Real
  • Inspiring Storyteller with one of the top 10 most viewed TEDx talks of all time on authenticity
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

Florida

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David Atkins keynote speaker

David Atkins

  • Retired NY State Police Captain & Ground Zero First Responder. Million-Dollar Entrepreneur. Creator of the “One Decision Away” Philosophy. #1 Best Selling Author & Ultramarathoner.
  • David Atkins helps organizations lead with resilience, make decisive choices, and overcome adversity through authentic storytelling and real-world, no-nonsense leadership.
  • Delivering keynote speeches on resilience, leadership, and overcoming adversity
  • Inspiring leaders, teams, and organizations—from corporate, government, healthcare, and education sectors—to embrace a “no excuses” mindset and take decisive action
  • Driving growth through real-world, actionable strategies for business transformation, vision, and mindset
  • Helping teams thrive through authentic storytelling, high-energy engagement, and a culture of ownership, accountability, and perseverance
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Travels From

New York

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Cam Awesome

Cam Awesome

  • 2-time National Champion Heavyweight Olympic boxer 
  • Former Captain of Team USA Boxing
  • Inspires audiences worldwide with his incredible journey of turning setbacks into triumphs and harnessing the mindset that led him to unprecedented success.
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

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Travels From

Missouri

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