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Liya Kebede

American Vogue has touted Liya Kebede, as a member of the "New Establishment."

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Liya Kebede Biography

American Vogue has touted Liya Kebede, as a member of the "New Establishment." Models.com proclaimed "All Hail Liya!" Liya has succeeded in becoming the name on everybody's lips and is definitely a star on the rise.

This international beauty was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While in school at the French Lycee, a film director spotted the young beauty and introduced her to a French modeling agent. After completing her studies, she moved to France to pursue work through a local Parisian agency.

It all came together when she appeared on the cover and in 4 out of 6 stories of French Vogue, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, with a headline that proudly states the issue is "All about Liya." She has since appeared on the cover of many other international editions of Vogue (America, Italian, Japanese, Korean & Spanish), as well as Numero, V, French, Flair, i-D, South African Elle, Harper's & Queen, Essence, and Time's Style & Design issue. She was also featured on the September 2004 cover of American Vogue, where she was named one of the leading faces of "the Return of the Super Model."

Liya was featured for the second time on the May 2005 cover of American Vogue, with the heading "Cover Model With a Cause." This special issue profiled her work with the World Health Organization as their Goodwill Ambassador for her tireless efforts in raising awareness for the difficulties that women and children face in the developing world. In the letter from the editor, Anna Wintour states, "It's very gratifying that Kebede, who has long been a model of the highest rank, should come into her own this way. This is her moment, and it has not arrived by virtue of outsize fabulousness. She is beautiful, professional, and substantial, which makes her not just a model but a role model." Liya was also invited to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show to further raise awareness. In addition, she has established The Liya Kebede Foundation which has been created to reduce mother and child mortality.

Other recent features include editorial spreads in American Vogue, Italian Vogue, British Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, PoP and Allure. These shoots have allowed Liya to work with such noted photographers as: Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Raymond Meier, Craig Mcdean, Bruce Weber, Carter Smith, Mikael Janssen, David Simms, Arthur Elgort, Regan Cameron, Michael Thompson, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Stephane Sednaoui, Nathaniel Goldberg, Terry Tsiolis, Terry Richardson, David Armstrong and Mert & Marcus.

In February of 2003, Liya became the newest face of Estee Lauder cosmetics - the first woman of color to serve as a representative of its brand's 59-year history, joining Carolyn Murphy and Elizabeth Hurley as the third member of the model trio. "Liya defines modern beauty," says Aerin Lauder. "Her status as an international beauty, runway favorite and designer muse infuses the brand with energy and modernity. Her global appeal connects us with consumers of all ages and cultures in an exciting and unexpected way."

Due to Liya's high visibility, she is in constant demand for advertising and has appeared in numerous other campaigns, including the GAP, Yves Saint Laurent, Emmanuel Ungaro, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabanna, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Balenciaga, Gianfranco Ferre and Escada.

Liya has also established herself amongst the ranks of fashion's elite on the runway circuit walking in shows for such designers as Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Diane Von Furstenburg, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Catherine Malandrino, Luella Bartley, Bill Blass, Michael Kors, John Varvatos, and Vera Wang. Her big break came when Tom Ford invited Liya to do his Gucci Fall/Winter 2000 show, exclusively.

Aside from modeling, acting is another skill that Liya is cultivating. In 2005, she appeared opposite Nicholas Cage in Lord of War and in 2009 starred in the film-adaption of the bestselling autobiography Desert Flower by former supermodel Waris Dirie.

In the summer of 2006 she appeared on the cover of American Vogue accompanied by a feature that highlighted her humanitarian work and in July of 2007 Forbes named Liya eleventh in the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. And in 2010 was named to The 2010 TIME 100, the annual list where TIME magazine names the people who most affected our world.

Liya is founder of the Liya Kebede Foundation whose mission is to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality and to improve the health and well-being of mothers and children around the world.

She currently resides in New York City with her husband, Kassy and children, Suhul & Raee.

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  • How do I book Liya Kebede to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Liya Kebede 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 Liya Kebede, 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 Liya Kebede or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Liya Kebede

    Speaking fees for Liya Kebede, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Liya Kebede are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Liya Kebede, 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 Liya Kebede speak about?

    Liya Kebede is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Diversity Speakers.
  • Where does Liya Kebede travel from?

    Liya Kebede generally travels from New York, NY, 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 Liya Kebede’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Liya Kebede 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 Liya Kebede 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 Liya Kebede 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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Liya Kebede Biography

American Vogue has touted Liya Kebede, as a member of the "New Establishment." Models.com proclaimed "All Hail Liya!" Liya has succeeded in becoming the name on everybody's lips and is definitely a star on the rise.

This international beauty was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. While in school at the French Lycee, a film director spotted the young beauty and introduced her to a French modeling agent. After completing her studies, she moved to France to pursue work through a local Parisian agency.

It all came together when she appeared on the cover and in 4 out of 6 stories of French Vogue, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, with a headline that proudly states the issue is "All about Liya." She has since appeared on the cover of many other international editions of Vogue (America, Italian, Japanese, Korean & Spanish), as well as Numero, V, French, Flair, i-D, South African Elle, Harper's & Queen, Essence, and Time's Style & Design issue. She was also featured on the September 2004 cover of American Vogue, where she was named one of the leading faces of "the Return of the Super Model."

Liya was featured for the second time on the May 2005 cover of American Vogue, with the heading "Cover Model With a Cause." This special issue profiled her work with the World Health Organization as their Goodwill Ambassador for her tireless efforts in raising awareness for the difficulties that women and children face in the developing world. In the letter from the editor, Anna Wintour states, "It's very gratifying that Kebede, who has long been a model of the highest rank, should come into her own this way. This is her moment, and it has not arrived by virtue of outsize fabulousness. She is beautiful, professional, and substantial, which makes her not just a model but a role model." Liya was also invited to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Show to further raise awareness. In addition, she has established The Liya Kebede Foundation which has been created to reduce mother and child mortality.

Other recent features include editorial spreads in American Vogue, Italian Vogue, British Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, W, PoP and Allure. These shoots have allowed Liya to work with such noted photographers as: Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Raymond Meier, Craig Mcdean, Bruce Weber, Carter Smith, Mikael Janssen, David Simms, Arthur Elgort, Regan Cameron, Michael Thompson, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Stephane Sednaoui, Nathaniel Goldberg, Terry Tsiolis, Terry Richardson, David Armstrong and Mert & Marcus.

In February of 2003, Liya became the newest face of Estee Lauder cosmetics - the first woman of color to serve as a representative of its brand's 59-year history, joining Carolyn Murphy and Elizabeth Hurley as the third member of the model trio. "Liya defines modern beauty," says Aerin Lauder. "Her status as an international beauty, runway favorite and designer muse infuses the brand with energy and modernity. Her global appeal connects us with consumers of all ages and cultures in an exciting and unexpected way."

Due to Liya's high visibility, she is in constant demand for advertising and has appeared in numerous other campaigns, including the GAP, Yves Saint Laurent, Emmanuel Ungaro, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabanna, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Balenciaga, Gianfranco Ferre and Escada.

Liya has also established herself amongst the ranks of fashion's elite on the runway circuit walking in shows for such designers as Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Diane Von Furstenburg, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Catherine Malandrino, Luella Bartley, Bill Blass, Michael Kors, John Varvatos, and Vera Wang. Her big break came when Tom Ford invited Liya to do his Gucci Fall/Winter 2000 show, exclusively.

Aside from modeling, acting is another skill that Liya is cultivating. In 2005, she appeared opposite Nicholas Cage in Lord of War and in 2009 starred in the film-adaption of the bestselling autobiography Desert Flower by former supermodel Waris Dirie.

In the summer of 2006 she appeared on the cover of American Vogue accompanied by a feature that highlighted her humanitarian work and in July of 2007 Forbes named Liya eleventh in the list of the World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. And in 2010 was named to The 2010 TIME 100, the annual list where TIME magazine names the people who most affected our world.

Liya is founder of the Liya Kebede Foundation whose mission is to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality and to improve the health and well-being of mothers and children around the world.

She currently resides in New York City with her husband, Kassy and children, Suhul & Raee.

FAQs on booking Liya Kebede

  • How do I book Liya Kebede to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Liya Kebede 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 Liya Kebede, 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 Liya Kebede or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Liya Kebede

    Speaking fees for Liya Kebede, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Liya Kebede are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Liya Kebede, 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 Liya Kebede speak about?

    Liya Kebede is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Diversity Speakers.
  • Where does Liya Kebede travel from?

    Liya Kebede generally travels from New York, NY, 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 Liya Kebede’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Liya Kebede 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 Liya Kebede 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 Liya Kebede 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.

Liya Kebede is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Liya Kebede for your event is available upon request. Liya Kebede generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Freida Pinto, Geena Rocero, Kathy Calvin, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury and Mona Das. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Liya Kebede for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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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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