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What topics does Jenifer Lewis speak about?

Jenifer Lewis is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Mental Health, Motivational, Performing Arts, Personal Growth, Social Activism, Television & Film

Who is Jenifer Lewis's agent?

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Jenifer Lewis Biography

Jenifer Jeanette Lewis, an actress, singer, and activist, started her career in Broadway musicals and worked as a backup singer for Bette Midler. She gained recognition for her roles in films like Beaches, Sister Act, What's Love Got to Do With It, Poetic Justice, The Preacher's Wife, The Brothers, Think Like a Man and its sequel Think Like a Man Too, Baggage Claim, and The Wedding Ringer. Lewis also provided voice work for Mama Odie in Disney's The Princess and the Frog, and Flo in Pixar's Cars series. She is known for often portraying mother figures, earning her the unofficial title "Mother of Black Hollywood," which is also the title of her memoir published in 2017.

Lewis saw success in the television industry as well. She portrayed the character of Lana Hawkins in the Lifetime medical drama "Strong Medicine" from 2000 to 2006. Her recurring roles in sitcoms included "A Different World," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and "Girlfriends." She later became a main cast member on the TV show "The Playboy Club" as Pearl. In 2014, Lewis began starring as Ruby Johnson in the ABC comedy series "Black-ish." Her performance in Black-ish garnered her two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations, and she won the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series from 2017-2019. She was also nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for "Black-ish" in 2017 and 2018.

Beyond film and television, Lewis also showed her talent in other productions. In 2010, she performed in the production of "Hello Dolly" at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and appeared in Shangela's music video for "Werqin Girl (Professional)."

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1990, Lewis initially hid her disorder due to feelings of shame. However, after 17 years of therapy and 10 years of being medicated, she has since embraced her diagnosis. As she quotes, "You have to look in the mirror... and say—before you can go or grow into anything—you have to say you love yourself." She has been married to Arnold Byrd since 2012 and they have an adopted daughter named Charmaine Lewis.

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FAQs on booking Jenifer Lewis

How do I book Jenifer Lewis to speak at my event?

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

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

Jenifer Lewis is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Anti-Racism, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Mental Health, Motivational, Performing Arts, Personal Growth, Social Activism, Television & Film.
Where does Jenifer Lewis travel from?

Jenifer Lewis 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 Jenifer Lewis’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jenifer Lewis 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 Jenifer Lewis 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 Jenifer Lewis 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.

Jenifer Lewis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jenifer Lewis for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Jenifer Lewis 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 Viola Davis, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Berry, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Angela Bassett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jenifer Lewis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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