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Don Friesen

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Truly outstanding Gary Landers, AON

Very creative! Linda Brill, The Aerospace Corporation

You are one of a kind Gavin McKay, Ferrazzi Greenlight

Thank you for making me a hero to my superiors Jim Tobin, Teamsters Joint Council

Friesen is one comedian you dont want to miss Reno Gazette-Journal

Executives and clients agree: Don Friesens act is tailor-made for corporate entertainment.

Fresh, frenetic, and bursting with energy and enthusiasm, Dons comedy is outrageously physical yet thoroughly relatable. His willingness to admit his flaws and exploit them for maximum comedic potential has a way of not only entertaining, but at the same time tapping into the humanity in all of us. Its a uniquely fun, clever, and clean act with an incredibly broad appealan act that has earned him rave reviews and die-hard fans throughout the country.

Martin Short calls Don One of the fastest rising comics in show business today.

Don recently became the only two-time winner in the 32-year history of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competitionthe same competition that helped launch the careers of Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres and Sinbad. Don has continued to impress audiences and critics alike with back-to-back Martin Short episodes (a first for the show,) back-to-back appearances at Novells International Brainshare Convention (also a first, opening for the Counting Crows and the Goo Goo Dolls,) and a non-stop touring schedule as one of the most sought after headliners in the country.

Whether hes parodying Dr. Phil, John Lithgow, or using his own life as fodder, this USC Business School grad, husband, and father-of-two consistently brings the house down with a unique blend of wit and physicality that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.

With the release of his standup concert, Inexplicable, Friesens stock continues to rise, furthering his reputation as one of most exciting and engaging live performers available today. His ability to deliver a wildly entertaining hour of hip and savvy, yet family-friendly comedy has led to a non-stop touring schedule that now includes cruise ships, concerts and corporate and private events.

BACKGROUND

Don got his start in comedy as a business major at the University of Southern California, when, as a senior year with some electives to burn, he took an improv class just for fun and discovered that he had quite a knack for it. He loved it so much that he founded a campus improv troupe and his comedy career was off and running.

After graduation, Don began doing stand-up at open mikes in Los Angeles. Around this time, he met his wife Jill, and in less than a year they were married. In January of 1995, he loaded up his Chevy Nova and began tirelessly touring America.

Since then Dons career has soared. He quickly became a national headliner, and in 1999, he won the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, setting the stage for a wildly successful career in comedy clubs, theaters, Las Vegas, cruise ships, and corporate events.

Friesen currently lives in South Pasadena, CA, literally 20 minutes from Hollywood, but maintains a very normal home life, spending as much time as he can with his wife Jill, and children, Fletcher and Josie. With recent appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and TBS The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, Dons career continues to flourish, keeping him in constant demand in top comedy venues nationwide.

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  • How do I book Don Friesen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Don Friesen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Don Friesen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Don Friesen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Don Friesen

    Speaking fees for Don Friesen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Don Friesen are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Don Friesen, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Don Friesen speak about?

    Don Friesen is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Comedians.
  • Where does Don Friesen travel from?

    Don Friesen generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Don Friesen’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Don Friesen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Don Friesen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Don Friesen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Don Friesen Biography

Truly outstanding Gary Landers, AON

Very creative! Linda Brill, The Aerospace Corporation

You are one of a kind Gavin McKay, Ferrazzi Greenlight

Thank you for making me a hero to my superiors Jim Tobin, Teamsters Joint Council

Friesen is one comedian you dont want to miss Reno Gazette-Journal

Executives and clients agree: Don Friesens act is tailor-made for corporate entertainment.

Fresh, frenetic, and bursting with energy and enthusiasm, Dons comedy is outrageously physical yet thoroughly relatable. His willingness to admit his flaws and exploit them for maximum comedic potential has a way of not only entertaining, but at the same time tapping into the humanity in all of us. Its a uniquely fun, clever, and clean act with an incredibly broad appealan act that has earned him rave reviews and die-hard fans throughout the country.

Martin Short calls Don One of the fastest rising comics in show business today.

Don recently became the only two-time winner in the 32-year history of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competitionthe same competition that helped launch the careers of Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres and Sinbad. Don has continued to impress audiences and critics alike with back-to-back Martin Short episodes (a first for the show,) back-to-back appearances at Novells International Brainshare Convention (also a first, opening for the Counting Crows and the Goo Goo Dolls,) and a non-stop touring schedule as one of the most sought after headliners in the country.

Whether hes parodying Dr. Phil, John Lithgow, or using his own life as fodder, this USC Business School grad, husband, and father-of-two consistently brings the house down with a unique blend of wit and physicality that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.

With the release of his standup concert, Inexplicable, Friesens stock continues to rise, furthering his reputation as one of most exciting and engaging live performers available today. His ability to deliver a wildly entertaining hour of hip and savvy, yet family-friendly comedy has led to a non-stop touring schedule that now includes cruise ships, concerts and corporate and private events.

BACKGROUND

Don got his start in comedy as a business major at the University of Southern California, when, as a senior year with some electives to burn, he took an improv class just for fun and discovered that he had quite a knack for it. He loved it so much that he founded a campus improv troupe and his comedy career was off and running.

After graduation, Don began doing stand-up at open mikes in Los Angeles. Around this time, he met his wife Jill, and in less than a year they were married. In January of 1995, he loaded up his Chevy Nova and began tirelessly touring America.

Since then Dons career has soared. He quickly became a national headliner, and in 1999, he won the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, setting the stage for a wildly successful career in comedy clubs, theaters, Las Vegas, cruise ships, and corporate events.

Friesen currently lives in South Pasadena, CA, literally 20 minutes from Hollywood, but maintains a very normal home life, spending as much time as he can with his wife Jill, and children, Fletcher and Josie. With recent appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and TBS The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, Dons career continues to flourish, keeping him in constant demand in top comedy venues nationwide.

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FAQs on booking Don Friesen

  • How do I book Don Friesen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Don Friesen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Don Friesen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Don Friesen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Don Friesen

    Speaking fees for Don Friesen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Don Friesen are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Don Friesen, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Don Friesen speak about?

    Don Friesen is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Comedians.
  • Where does Don Friesen travel from?

    Don Friesen generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Don Friesen’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Don Friesen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Don Friesen for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Don Friesen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Don Friesen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Don Friesen for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Don Friesen generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Josh Ostrovsky, Pete Davidson, Jon Gabrus, Barry Rothbart and Patrick Marber. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Don Friesen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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