Randye Kaye Biography

Randye Kaye inspires and teaches audiences and workshop participants to get human again - Connect, Create, Communicate. She also entertains audiences as a humorist, theatre actor, and in her solo show, Cracks and All: A Perfectly Imperfect Life.

Kaye’s memoir ("Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope") was called a “must-read” and “memoir that reads like a riveting novel” by reviewers. She has appeared on ABC, PBS, Fox TV, and other media outlets, speaking out to help increase support and reduce stigma about mental illness in the family. The audiobook version was nominated for a Listen Up! Award by Publishers' Weekly.

Kaye is also the author of "Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words. Change Your Life" (2022) and hosts two podcasts: Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches, and Good at Heart : Conversations with People Who Quietly Make the World Better.

She is currently the local host for NPR's "All Things Considered" on WSHU Public Radio.

Kaye is a Master Facilitator and leads virtual and in-person sessions on emotional intelligence, mental health and human connection.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/03/2026.

Randye Kaye Speaking Topics

  • Cracks and All: A Perfectly Imperfect Life

    In this solo show,, available in either one or two acts, Randye Kaye blends humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom to prove that perfection is overrated—and connection is everything. This entertaining, meaningful solo show is a powerful opener or closer for women’s empowerment programs, encouraging audiences to embrace their messy, marvelous selves.

    Audiences say:

    "I am so impressed by Randye Kaye‘s storytelling ability. The depth she goes to in this piece and the care with which she shares her journey are both profound. A real achievement!" -- Lisa Lampanelli, standup icon and storytelling teacher

    "Any theaters looking for a compelling one woman show, this fits the bill! Randye Kaye delivers a powerful, funny, personal story that touches everyone!" -- Virginia Wolf, Actor, Voiceover Artist, Radio Host

    "Honest and at times heartbreaking, the show's entertaining narrative is filled with wry observations, very relatable situations, and an overall take-away message of resiliency and hope for living and loving fully, "cracks and all." -- Priscilla Squiers, Actor/Singer

    "Kudos to Randye Kaye who mesmerized the audience with her life narrative. The blending of humor, storytelling techniques and voice… made for a brilliant performance!" -- Mary Carangelo, Home and Style by Mary

  • From Furious to Curious: Navigating Different Personalities at Work and Beyond

    Tired of workplace friction and miscommunication? This session helps you shift from frustration to understanding by decoding personality differences. Learn how to connect, collaborate, and reduce conflict—at work and in life—by replacing judgment with curiosity and compassion. A practical, engaging guide to working better… together.

    • How to give others what they need, even when it doesn’t come naturally to you
    • Managing unmet expectations
    • Quelling your in-the-moment reactivity
    • Determining what type of listener you need to be in that moment

    Recent Attendee Feedback:

    "This class was very interactive, even for the Zoomers, which I loved. The content was delivered in an energetic and memorable way. I've already used some techniques I learned!"

    "I loved the team exercises and the instructor! Very relevant to rising leaders!"

    "Randy was a very engaging presenter and the lessons I learned are definitely applicable to work and even in personal life. I will definitely attend more of her workshops."

    "Randye had an engaging presentation style, the workbook was helpful, and I was able to take away communication tips from the class."

    Available as: Keynote, Training (half-day or full-day)

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Randye Kaye Videos

Randye Kaye - Cracks and All Solo Show Excerpts

Randye Kaye - Cracks and All Solo Show Excerpts

Cracks and All, Randye Kaye’s one-woman show, asks the question: “Can we be loved, even if we, and our lives, are far from perfect?” Even if...

Randye Kaye Mental Health Speaker

Randye Kaye Mental Health Speaker

Randye Kaye Speaker Reel

Randye Kaye Speaker Reel

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Randye Kaye is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cracks and All: A Perfectly Imperfect Life , From Furious to Curious: Navigating Different Personalities at Work and Beyond, Trust Your Crazy Ideas: Leading Through/Living With a Growth Mindset , Engage for Maximum Impact: Three Simple Steps to Make This Your Best Conference Ever and Emotional Intelligence at Play: What Actors Know and Leaders Can Learn. The estimated speaking fee range to book Randye Kaye for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Randye Kaye generally travels from Trumbull, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Martin Seligman, Shauna Shapiro Ph.D., Anna Svetchnikov, Leah Marone and Kati Morton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Randye Kaye for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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