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Comedians
Lighten the mood. Add a little funny to your event. Leading Authorities works with lots of great corporate entertainment acts, including these acclaimed comedians. Known for their sketches on Saturday Night Live or their famous stand up routines, many of the funny men and women we work with are household names with great appeal. See out short list below and let us know if we can provide fees for your event or a longer list of options.Let us know if you are interested in one of our speakers for your event.
Frank Caliendo
Comedian and Impersonator Extraordinaire
Fees
- Local: $75,001 and up*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
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Frank Caliendo
Frank Caliendo is an American comedian and impressionist who is best known for his work on the Fox Network television series MADtv. He is also the in-house prognosticator for Fox NFL Sunday.
Ben Stein
Award-Winning Entertainer, Writer, and Economic Expert
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Ben Stein
With his signature dry wit and delivery, Ben Stein provides an intellectual and humorous look at politics, the economy, and current affairs. A former presidential speechwriter, economics and securities law instructor, and Emmy Award-winner, Stein is a versatile speaker who is equally comfortable addressing college graduates or seasoned executives.
Erik Stolhanske
Actor, Writer, and Producer
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
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Erik Stolhanske
Erik is an actor, writer and producer and member of the comedy group Broken Lizard, probably best known for his role as “Rabbit” in the hit comedy Super Troopers. He was born without a fibula. He overcame his disability to become one of Hollywood’s most popular comedians and has surprised many of his fans with his appearance in the popular exercise program P90X. He is now speaking to audiences across the country, telling his poignant and often humorous story of overcoming obstacles and persevering, even when the odds are stacked against you.
Kathleen Madigan
American Comedy Award-Winner
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Kathleen Madigan
American comedy winner, Kathleen Madigan has the ability to talk about serious topics and draw occasionally insane conclusions drawing sell-out crowds at comedy clubs from coast to coast. In her 22 year career, Kathleen Madigan has never been hotter.
Kevin Nealon
Comedian and Actor
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Kevin Nealon
A unique sense of humor and profound dry wit separates Kevin Nealon from other performers. A likable comedian, he got his start as a department store Santa Claus. Now the longest-running cast member of Saturday Night Live, Nealon's familiar face appears in movies such as Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer.
Darrell Hammond
Actor, Comedian, and Cast Member of Saturday Night Live
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Darrell Hammond
A master impersonator, Darrell Hammond's uncanny renditions of Bill Clinton, Geraldo Rivera, Chris Matthews, Sean Connery, and others leave audiences roaring with laughter. His dead-on depictions of some of America's most famous faces are smart, poignant, and, of course, hilarious.
Jason Alexander
Motivational Performance Actor Best Known as George Costanza of Seinfeld
Fees
- Local: $75,001 and up*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
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Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander, best known as Seinfeld's George Costanza, is an award-winning and internationally-known actor and comedian. He has also had an active career on the stage, appearing in several Broadway musicals and winning the Tony Award as Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
Paul Mecurio
Emmy & Peabody Award Winner
Fees
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Paul Mecurio
Former Wall Street lawyer, investment banker and now rising star on the comedy scene, Mecurio combines his quick wit and intelligence with his innovative improv abilities to create a hilarious and unique comedy experience.
Dana Carvey
Comedian and Actor
Fees
- Local: $75,001 and up*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
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Dana Carvey
Dana Carvey is an American actor and stand-up comedian best known for his work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He is also known for playing the role of Garth Algar in the Wayne's World movies. A sidesplitting addition to any audience, Carvey is one of America's most notable comedians.
Keep It Lighthearted With a Humorous Keynote Speaker
Ready to cry in the best way? Good — because our keynote speakers are ready to make your audiences laugh! They’ll do it through impersonations of politicians and media figures and by sharing anecdotes inspired by their own experiences.
We represent a wide range of well-known comedian speakers, and can match you with a speaker that has the sense of humor your audience wants, whether that’s sarcasm, good corporate humor, or political satire. And if you’re looking to mix laughs with a motivational speech, we also have humorous motivational speakers who can inspire your audience while making them chuckle.
Our team helps you hit your audience’s funny bone by consulting with you. We take into consideration not only your budget but also your target audience, theme, goal, key stakeholders, and more to put together a list of comedy speakers that match your event on every level. You can also count on us to bundle any extras into your event package and handle all the logistics.
Leave your audiences laughing long after the show by booking one of our humorous speakers today. Browse their profiles to get started or contact us for more information!