Desiree Akhavan

Award Winning Filmmaker & Director; Author; Actress; LGBTQ+ Activist

Travels From Travels From:
New York, NY, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Desiree Akhavan Biography

Desiree Akhavan's work unpicks the nuances and humor of identity, sexuality and shame. As an activist for LGBTQ rights in the film industry, Akhavan has faced rejection due to her portrayal of female sexuality. She uses her platform to tell queer female stories in her films.

Akhavan is a filmmaker, writer, and actress, known for her feature films including "Appropriate Behavior" (2014) and "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" (2018). Her first book is her memoir: "You're Embarrassing Yourself: Stories of Love, Lust, and Movies."

She studied Film and Theatre at Smith College and later pursued her passion at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Akhavan showcased her multifaceted talent by writing, directing, and acting in the lesbian-themed web series "The Slope". Besides, her acting prowess was also seen in season four of the TV show "Girls".

Her film "Appropriate Behavior" made a splash when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and the next year, Akhavan served as the President of the Queer Palm jury at the Cannes Film Festival. Her sitcom "The Bisexual", where she was the writer, director, and star, displayed her storytelling abilities. Her film "The Miseducation of Cameron Post", which she wrote, directed, and produced, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018.

BOOK Desiree Akhavan

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/11/2024.

Desiree Akhavan Videos

  • Why You Should Disappoint Your Parents | Desiree Akhavan | TED
    When filmmaker Desiree Akhavan told her Iranian immigrant parents she was in love with a woman, she knew they would object. She explains why it's...

Desiree Akhavan Books

  • You're Embarrassing Yourself: Stories of Love, Lust, and Movies
    You're Embarrassing Yourself: Stories of Love, Lust, and Movies

FAQs on booking Desiree Akhavan

  • How do I book Desiree Akhavan to speak at my event?

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

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

    Desiree Akhavan is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Celebrity, Entertainers, LGBTQ, Television & Film.
  • Where does Desiree Akhavan travel from?

    Desiree Akhavan generally travels from New York, NY, 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 Desiree Akhavan’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Desiree Akhavan 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 Desiree Akhavan 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 Desiree Akhavan 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.

Desiree Akhavan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Desiree Akhavan for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Desiree Akhavan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lena Dunham, Janelle Monáe, Kiki Layne, Zazie Beetz and Cynthia Erivo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Desiree Akhavan for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP