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Kenya Barris

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Screenwriter, ABC's "Black-ish", Producers Guild Visionary Award Winner, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing

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Kenya Barris Biography

Kenya Barris is an award-winning writer, producer, and director whose innovative approach to comedy has firmly cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s great modern storytellers. With a focus on socially conscious storytelling that reflects our culture and tackles contemporary issues and themes, Barris’ work has earned him praise for telling poignant and powerful stories that make audiences more aware of the world around them while simultaneously making them laugh.

Along with his creative vision and personal endeavors, Barris has a deep passion and commitment to mentorship that has become a staple of how he approaches his career and his company "Khalabo Ink Society." A full-service creative collective that produces content across an array of mediums, "Khalabo" was founded by Barris with the continued goal of creating a space where collaboration is fostered and new talent can thrive. With this as a pillar of its creative process, Barris has grown the production company with the goal of establishing it as a creative collective, where collaboration is fostered and new talent can thrive.

Among Barris’ television slate is Netflix’s acclaimed animated series "We the People," produced alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, the Netflix original comedy "#BlackAF," the Peabody Award-winning sitcom "Black-ish" (ABC), which just entered its 8th and final season. Barris has also created two successful "Black-ish" spin-offs, "Grown-ish" (Freeform) and "Mixed-ish" (ABC), as well as a recently green-lit third spin-off, "Old-ish." Barris will continue to expand his television work through a first-of-its-kind adult animated music series "Entergalatic" based on Grammy Award-winning artist Kid Cudi’s upcoming album of the same name and the series adaptation of the best-selling novel from 50 Cent and Robert Greene, "The 50th Law."

On the feature side, Barris and Khalabo recently released their first project in the documentary space with Netflix’s "Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali." His upcoming slate includes: Netflix’s "You People," a comedy feature co-written by Barris and Jonah Hill which will mark Barris’ feature directorial debut and a reboot of the family comedy "Cheaper By The Dozen" starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff. Additionally, Barris has several high-profile projects at various stages of development, which include: a documentary feature about the life and career of groundbreaking civil rights attorney Ben Crump; a film about comedic icon Richard Pryor that Barris will write, direct and produce; an animated movie inspired by the songs and music of Bob Marley; a remake of the classic sports comedy "White Men Can't Jump," and a feature-length musical about Juneteenth with Pharrell Williams, among others.

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

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

    Kenya Barris is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Kenya Barris travel from?

    Kenya Barris 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 Kenya Barris’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kenya Barris 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 Kenya Barris 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 Kenya Barris 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.
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    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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Kenya Barris

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5 out of 5

Screenwriter, ABC's "Black-ish", Producers Guild Visionary Award Winner, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing

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Kenya Barris Biography

Kenya Barris is an award-winning writer, producer, and director whose innovative approach to comedy has firmly cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s great modern storytellers. With a focus on socially conscious storytelling that reflects our culture and tackles contemporary issues and themes, Barris’ work has earned him praise for telling poignant and powerful stories that make audiences more aware of the world around them while simultaneously making them laugh.

Along with his creative vision and personal endeavors, Barris has a deep passion and commitment to mentorship that has become a staple of how he approaches his career and his company "Khalabo Ink Society." A full-service creative collective that produces content across an array of mediums, "Khalabo" was founded by Barris with the continued goal of creating a space where collaboration is fostered and new talent can thrive. With this as a pillar of its creative process, Barris has grown the production company with the goal of establishing it as a creative collective, where collaboration is fostered and new talent can thrive.

Among Barris’ television slate is Netflix’s acclaimed animated series "We the People," produced alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, the Netflix original comedy "#BlackAF," the Peabody Award-winning sitcom "Black-ish" (ABC), which just entered its 8th and final season. Barris has also created two successful "Black-ish" spin-offs, "Grown-ish" (Freeform) and "Mixed-ish" (ABC), as well as a recently green-lit third spin-off, "Old-ish." Barris will continue to expand his television work through a first-of-its-kind adult animated music series "Entergalatic" based on Grammy Award-winning artist Kid Cudi’s upcoming album of the same name and the series adaptation of the best-selling novel from 50 Cent and Robert Greene, "The 50th Law."

On the feature side, Barris and Khalabo recently released their first project in the documentary space with Netflix’s "Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali." His upcoming slate includes: Netflix’s "You People," a comedy feature co-written by Barris and Jonah Hill which will mark Barris’ feature directorial debut and a reboot of the family comedy "Cheaper By The Dozen" starring Gabrielle Union and Zach Braff. Additionally, Barris has several high-profile projects at various stages of development, which include: a documentary feature about the life and career of groundbreaking civil rights attorney Ben Crump; a film about comedic icon Richard Pryor that Barris will write, direct and produce; an animated movie inspired by the songs and music of Bob Marley; a remake of the classic sports comedy "White Men Can't Jump," and a feature-length musical about Juneteenth with Pharrell Williams, among others.

Kenya Barris Videos

  • OTHERtone with Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay - Malcolm Gladwell
    Sitting down with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris to discuss taking ownership, telling Black stories, and expanding beyond convention.
  • Kenya Barris Wrote a Juneteenth Musical with Pharrell
    Kenya Barris talks about bringing the Juneteenth musical he created with Pharrell to Netflix and breaks down why Juneteenth should be considered the...
  • Kenya Barris on Netflix: "They've Allowed Creators, to be Creators"
    'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris joins THR to talk about what drew him to become a producer for Netflix. Subscribe for Roundtables, Box Office...

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  • How do I book Kenya Barris to speak at my event?

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

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

    Kenya Barris is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Kenya Barris travel from?

    Kenya Barris 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 Kenya Barris’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Kenya Barris 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 Kenya Barris 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 Kenya Barris 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.

Kenya Barris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Kenya Barris for your event is available upon request. Kenya Barris 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 Spike Lee, Hill Harper, Daymond John, Alfonso Ribeiro and Keke Palmer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kenya Barris for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Kenya Barris Speaker Videos

  • OTHERtone with Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay - Malcolm Gladwell
    Sitting down with Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris to discuss taking ownership, telling Black stories, and expanding beyond convention.
    Kenya Barris Wrote a Juneteenth Musical with Pharrell
    Kenya Barris talks about bringing the Juneteenth musical he created with Pharrell to Netflix and breaks down why Juneteenth should be considered the true day of independence.
  • Kenya Barris on Netflix: "They've Allowed Creators, to be Creators"
    'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris joins THR to talk about what drew him to become a producer for Netflix. Subscribe for Roundtables, Box Office Reports, & More! ►►...

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