Liven up your keynote address. Bring humor and some levity to today’s issues with American Program Bureau’s (APB) comedy speakers. Stand-up comedians, political satirists, and TV personalities are among APB’s talent that will entertain your audience with their hilarious, often satirical, performances.
Jay Leno
As the legendary host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, his “everyman” style and personality have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide. He has been touted as one of the nicest entertainers in show business and the hardest working -- a winning combination for the man who says, "Anyone can have a life - care ...
Ellen DeGeneres
Say the name "Ellen" and everybody knows who you are talking about. A beloved television icon, comedian, humorist and celebrity speaker, DeGeneres and her distinctive comedic voice have resonated with audiences from her early stand-up comedy appearances through her current work in television, film and the literary world. W ...
Jon Stewart
An incredibly talented and funny humorist, Jon Stewart has quickly skyrocketed from funny man to celebrity status. Always a sensation, Stewart entertains audiences and late night viewers alike with his witty commentary on political and national issues as a keynote speakers and as host of the Emmy-winning Daily Show. ...
Joy Behar
With a voice that sounds, as she says, "like I have Jimmy Hoffa in the back of my throat," Joy Behar strips the varnish off pretensions. Behar is co-host of The View, and brings her characteristic sharp whit and strong opinions to her keynote speeches.
Bill Maher
Bill Maher is one of the most politically astute comedians in America today. His unflinching honesty and commitment to never pulling a punch have garnered him the respect and admiration of millions of fans. In 2003, Maher launched Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO, a network that’s a perfect fit for his irreverent ...
Larry Wilmore
As "The Senior Black Correspondent" for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Wilmore is a cultural commentator. He opens the door to an honest conversation about race and diversity in our country with his versatile and entertaining message laced with wit and a dash of levity in an interactive, multi-media discussion.
Howie Mandel
His versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, ranging from television to film and stage. From his work on the Emmy Award-winning St. Elsewhere to the international (and also Emmy-nominated) Bobby's World, he has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. He is c ...
Carol Leifer
A trail-blazing female in the world of comedy, Leifer is not only a veteran on the standup circuit, but is also a sought after writer and producer who has worked on such shows as Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, and HBO’s critically acclaimed The Larry Sanders Show. Whether sharing the struggles of a w ...
Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin, one of America's foremost comediennes, continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation, and video. In her entertaining keynote speeches, Tomlin recants her illustrious carrer, which spanned decades, with candor and charm.
Robert Schimmel
Stand-up comedian Robert Schimmel used his sense of humor to get him through an incredibly difficult disease and subsequent medical complications after he was diagnosed with Stage III non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is the author of Cancer on $5 a Day (Chemo Not Included>, an edgy, hilarious, and poignant musing on his ba ...
Julia Sweeney
In the spring of 1995, Sweeney, who gained notoriety as the androgynous Pat on Saturday Night Live, lost her brother to cancer. What's worse, just days after her brother's death she learned that she had cervical cancer. Her treatment consisted of a complete hysterectomy and twelve unbearable months of painful interna ...
Larry Miller
More than just a brilliant comedic actor who has appeared in Seinfeld and Pretty Woman, Miller is also a contributing humorist for The Weekly Standard where he displays his true colors as a political everyman. He says the things everyone wants to say about politics and American life in his book, Spoi ...
Capitol Steps
A talented bipartisan troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-performers, the Capitol Steps have performed their clever song parodies for four Presidents and recorded over 20 albums, including their latest, When Bush Comes to Shove.
Rain Pryor
Rain Pryor is a dynamic speaker, spokesperson, award-winning actress, singer, writer, comedian, and a producer. Now that's quite a few hats to wear, but they all fit and every one of them reflects her eclectic mix of Judaism and her African American roots. One of Pryor’s mentors told her: "if you wait for the world to com ...
The Second City
Touting legendary alumni such as Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, and Mike Myers, this creative and innovative comedy troupe has been touring the world for forty years. Featuring a unique blend of classic scenes, songs, and improvisations, the performers guarantee an unforgettable show.
Rosie Perez
A film actress and choreographer, AIDS activist and women's rights advocate, Perez has been nominated for both an Emmy and an Oscar. She has recently produced, directed, and starred in Yo Soy Boricua, Pa Que Tu Lo Sepa: I Am Puerto Rican, Just So You Know, which chronicles the lives of Puerto Ricans living in the U ...
Jay Mohr
Mohr is a quadruple threat. Film, television, radio, and stand-up are all among the treasures in the bag of tricks he’s been working on throughout the 15-year career he began as a teenager. The multi-talented Mohr had his breakthrough in the blockbuster hit Jerry Maguire and has been selling out theaters, clubs, ...
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner is best known for his extensive work in the entertainment business, including acting, creating, producing, and directing a long list of television shows and movies. In his entertaining keynote speeches, Reiner covers his storied career from obstacles to triumphs.
Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller has amused audiences on Broadway, television, and film for over 50 years. His infamous portrayal of "Frank Costanza" on Seinfeld earned him the 1998 American Comedy Award for "Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a Television Series," as well as a nomination for a 1997 Emmy Award.
Woody Allen
Actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, and keynote speaker, Woody Allen redefined film comedy during the 1970s, bringing a new measure of sophistication and personal complexity to the form. His movies put a knowing, confessional spin on the anxieties of contemporary audiences. Allen established himself both as a comic ...
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