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Inspiring Speaker for Youth Programs for School and College Audiences
With humor and piercing insight, Wendy Shalit invites us to look beyond the blush and consider the new power to be found in an old ideal. She maintains that the…
Emmy-Award Winning Actor; "Star Trek" and "Boston Legal"
William Shatner has cultivated a career that has spanned over 50 years as professional actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most…
Actor, Comedian, Rapper & Writer; Former member of "Saturday Night Live" & Currently in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Andy Samberg is an actor, comedian, rapper and writer best known as a member of the comedy group, The Lonely Island and as a former cast member of "Saturday Night…
Best-Selling Author, Singer/Songwriter, Eating Disorder and Trauma Advocate
Jenni Schaefer is one of the foremost motivational speakers of her generation. She has carried her message of self-acceptance and triumph over adversity to the campuses of Harvard and Yale,…
Military Veteran, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient, NY Times Bestselling Author ("Rise"), Wide Receiver & NFL Draftee
Daniel Rodriguez has quite a story, but before we introduce you to the modern day man, let’s take a trip back in time.
Renowned Economist, Philosopher, Global Futurist & Best-selling Author of The Biotech Century, The End of Work & The European Dream
Jeremy Rifkin is the author of 'The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons, and the Eclipse of Capitalism,' 'The Third Industrial Revolution' and 'The Empathic…
Queer Performance Artist, Activist, Filmmaker, Lecturer and Sex Educator
Ignacio G Rivera is a Two-Spirit, Black-Boricua Taíno, queer performance artist, activist, filmmaker, lecturer and sex educator who prefers the gender neutral pronoun “they.” Ignacio has been sharing spoken word,…
Biographer and Literary Critic; Rampersad was presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama
Arnold Rampersad, is a biographer and literary critic, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the US in 1965. The first volume (1986) of his Life of…
Emmy-Winning Producer for The Simpsons & Co-Creator of The Critic
Mike Reiss has won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Simpsons, the wacky animated series that has kept America laughing for over 20 years and earned TIME Magazine’s…
Writer, Humanitarian, President of BK Nation
Kevin Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. Kevin is a native of Jersey City, raised by a single mother in…
Emmy Award-Winning of Host of Survivor
Emmy Award-winning host Jeff Probst has been an instrumental part of the phenomenally successful reality television show, Survivor. The show has given him the opportunity to travel the world and…
Seven-Time Emmy Winner and Host of ABC's Award-Winning "What Would You Do?"
John Quinones is anchor of ABCs What Would You Do?, a co-anchor of Primetime, a correspondent for 20/20, and the author of Heroes Among Us: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Choices (Harper).
USA Gold Medalist; Most Decorated Olympic Athlete in History
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, having won 28 career medals, including 23 gold. He competed in his first Olympic games in Sydney when he was…
Trusted Health and Wellness Advocate and Host of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Pinsky starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew…
Star on MTV's "Jersey Shore," International Television Personality, New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur
International television personality, New York Times Bestselling author, and entrepreneur Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has quickly become a household name over the years and is positioned to continue to take the…
Founder and Director of Interfaith Youth Core; Advisor for the White House on Faith-Based Initiatives
Eboo Patel is the founder and executive director of Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based group building the global interfaith youth movement. For his influential work, President Obama recently named him…
Stand-Up Comedian who made his debut on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
At an early age, Lachlan Patterson knew that he would have to use his sense of humor to get him through tough situations. At the age of 19 he performed…
Award-Winning Journalist and Writer. She is the widow of Daniel Pearl, an journalist who was the Southeast Asia bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal
Mariane Pearl is an award-winning journalist and writer who works in English, French and Spanish. She is currently the Managing Editor of CHIME FOR CHANGE global journalism platform that focuses…
Actor Known for His Role in "House" "Designated Survivor" and "Harold and Kumar" Films, Producer and Political Activist
Kal Penn stars as Seth Wright on ABC's Hit Designated Survivor, a White House speechwriter. Penn currently stars opposite Tyler Labine in Hulu's original comedy series Deadbeat and will return…
As Seen on America's Got Talent! Unique “Junk Rock” Style Unlike Any Other
Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on…
First African-American Supreme Court Justice of Minnesota, Former Notre Dame All-American Football Player and NFL Hall of Fame Member
Minnesota’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Alan C. Page, was elected to the court in 1992 after serving as an assistant attorney general. He was reelected in 1998 and 2004.…
Daughter of Sarah Palin, Author and Contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"
The daughter of former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin appeared as herself on The Secret Life of the American Teenager in 2010,…
The Science Guy & Author. Nye starred in a documentary about his life and science advocacy titled Bill Nye: Science Guy, is now a Netflix series, entitled Bill Nye Saves the World
Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science…
Comedian and Creator of "Songs for Commercials"
LET’S PLAY! Standing ovation after standing ovation, get ready to witness not only a comedy show, but an EVENT! With over 4 million hits on YouTube, and being nominated 6-TIME…
Comedian, Writer, Producer & Host of "Conan" on TBS
With “a comic identity as distinctive as his name,” according to The New York Times, Conan O’Brien has firmly established himself in the late night comedy universe. Hailed by The…
Emmy-Winning Comedian, Best Known for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and HBO's "Last Week Tonight"
John Oliver was born in Birmingham, UK. In 1998 he graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge. Oliver first appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2001 as part of "The Comedy…
Comedy Central Comes To Your School!
Starting NOW, "Comedy Central on Campus" is bringing their favorite rising stars to campuses nationwide on their fifth college tour. Be the first in your dorm to see the next…
Emmy Award Winning Writer and Comedian and Former Writer for "Saturday Night Live"
John Mulaney is an Emmy Award winning writer and comedian. He most recently starred in the Broadway hit, “Oh, Hello on Broadway” alongside Nick Kroll. In 2015 Mulaney released his…
Actor, Writer and Comedian Known for "The Office"
B.J. Novak is an actor, writer, and comedian, best known for his contributions to NBC's Emmy Award winning comedy, "The Office.
Host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" & Former Head Writer for SNL
Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer and current host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Meyers was named one of the 2014 "Time 100," Time magazine's 100 most influential…
Actress, Author, Philanthropist & Founder of Touch by Alyssa Milano; Known for "Charmed" and "Who's the Boss"
Actress Alyssa Milano has spent almost her entire life in the public eye. A famous child actor, she has continued to work throughout her adulthood in both television and film.…
Professional Wrestler, Reality TV Star and Actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name The Miz
Mike Mizanin was first introduced to TV audiences as one of the seven strangers on “The Real World: Back to New York,” The Miz parlayed his reality TV fame into…
Comedian, Actor & Host of E! Network's "The Soup" and Star of NBC's hit comedy series "Community"
Joel McHale is one of the most sought after comedians and actors in the industry. McHale recently wrapped his twelfth and final season of E!’s The Soup in which he…
Comedian, Poet, Musician and Author. Known for Netflix's "Live (At The Time)"
Demetri Martin started doing stand-up comedy in New York City. Then he worked as a staff writer at Late Night with Conan OBrien. After that he became a regular performer…
Magician and High Energy Fusion of Insane Magic, Escapes & Sarcastic Improv consistently lead to standing ovations and record breaking crowds at theaters, campuses and celebrity events nationwide
Daniel Martin has quickly become one of the most in demand performers touring today. His high-energy fusion of Exhilarating Magic, Cons & Sarcastic Improv continually leads to record breaking crowds…
Oscar and Emmy Nominated Film Producer/Director. Marx achieved international fame for his film Hoop Dreams (1994) and Rites of Passage film about various forms of substance abuse and addiction
Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed, Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 35 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year for 1994,…
Two-Time Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback & Five-Time NFL MVP
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection.
Actor, Writer, Producer and Activist
Mike C. Manning is an actor, writer and producer of award-winning film and television content. Mike was seen starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cloud 9. His role as…
Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Voice Actor and Activist
Cheech Marin, Best known as one half of the hilarious, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred duo of “Cheech and Chong,” Cheech Marin is a paradox in the world of entertainment. The recipient…
Author and World-Class Paralympic Athlete for more than 20 years
At the age of 9, Kansas native Bob Lujano lost all four of his limbs in an attempt to save his life when he contracted a rare form of meningitis.…
Comedian, Musician and Actor
Stephen Lynch is a comedian, musician, and actor. Lynch began his career performing his comedy songs at venues around New York City. Caroline's and Catch a Rising Star were two…
Political Satirist & Host of HBO's "Real Time"
Whether skewering Republicans, Democrats, the mass media or Hollywood, Bill Maher is one of the most perceptive and hilarious satirists at work today. From the podium he delivers his trademark…
MTV's The Real World Denver, Singer Songwriter & Actor
Davis Mallory is a singer-songwriter, DJ and former reality TV-star appearing on MTV's The Real World: Denver and three seasons of MTV's game show The Challenge. The Atlanta-born artist moved…
Actor and Comedian. Lissow is best known for his role in the current Netflix Original hit Series "Real Rob", alongside SNL alum Rob Schneider; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced
Actor and Comedian Jamie Lissow is best known for his role in the current Netflix Original hit Series "Real Rob", alongside SNL alum Rob Schneider; a show Jamie co-wrote and…
Game Show Host, Sports Radio Host and Actor
You know Roger Lodge as the cool, sharp-witted host of "Blind Date." Or maybe you know him as Uncle Jesse's buddy from "Full House." Or perhaps he was your favorite…
New York Style Guru. Former Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear"; Fashion Expert and Author of the book "The Truth About Style"
Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She was best known as the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The…
Host, Extra, America's Best Dance Crew
Mario Lopez is the host of Extra, the Emmy Award–winning entertainment news program.This is Lopez’s eighth consecutive season as the show’s host, after co-hosting Extra's weekend edition since January 2007.…
Olympic Gold Medalist, LGBT Activist and Author
Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis is widely considered the greatest diver in history. The only male to sweep both the 3m and 10m diving events in consecutive Olympic Games (’84…
Nine-Time Grammy Award Winner, Academy Award-Winner & Philanthropist
Nine-time Grammy award-winning R&B artist John Legend and the “All of Me” crooner has earned millions of fans with his chart-topping albums.