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Lemon Andersen

Tony Award-winning Poet, Playwright, TV Writer, Brand Creative

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Lemon Andersen Biography

Lemon Andersen is a Tony Award-winning poet, playwright, television writer, and brand creative. He first gained significant recognition in the arts with his involvement in "Def Poetry Jam" on Broadway, which was produced by Russell Simmons in 2002 and successfully won a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. This involvement not only brought Andersen a Drama Desk nomination for his writing but also extended to him appearing in eight episodes of HBO's series adaptation of "Def Poetry."

Andersen has also made notable contributions to television and theater post his initial successes. He wrote and produced an episode for Spike Lee’s "She’s Gotta Have it" on Netflix, uniquely set in Puerto Rico. His play "ToasT," which was commissioned by the Public Theater in New York City and the Sundance Institute, debuted in April 2015. Likewise, Andersen's presence extends into educational and inspirational speaking; he has performed and led workshops at prestigious venues and institutions, including the University of Wisconsin, Syracuse University, UC Berkeley, and Harvard.

Aside from his artistic endeavors, Andersen has adeptly intertwined his talent with commercial brand projects. He has collaborated with major brands and athletes such as Nike, Red Bull, Boost Mobile, and Absolut, and athletes like LeBron James, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, and the late Kobe Bryant. Noteworthy is his contribution to the launch of the LeBron James XIII "Akronite" an Elite Basketball shoe and Apparel line in fall 2015, and his creation of an original poem for Wieden+Kennedy encapsulating their vision for LeBron James and Nike Basketball. Moreover, Andersen has been interviewed and profiled by reputable media outlets including National Public Radio, The New York Times, NBC TV, and The Wall Street Journal, and his literary prowess is showcased in his books "Straightrazor" and "County of Kings."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/02/2024.

Lemon Andersen Speaking Topics

  • Spoken Word & Branding

    Ever since Wieden+Kennedy enlisted him to create an original poem encapsulating their vision for LeBron James and Nike Basketball, speaker Lemon Andersen has produced unique work for brands, from products to people. In a campaign backed by Boost Mobile for the 2011 NBA playoffs, he penned an original piece centering on Carmelo Anthony's blockbuster trade to the New York Knicks. His creative writing formed the campaign's backbone and Spike Lee directed Carmelo in a commercial spot featuring Andersen’s writing and voiceover.

    In this presentation, speaker Lemon Andersen shares how he adapts spoken word to his brand work to share a distinct cultural perspective.

  • Lemon: Breaking in the Door to Have Your Voice Heard

    To speaker Lemon Andersen, poetry is a weapon he wields to bring his audience to the theatre. In this presentation, he shares his struggle in finding his way to the stage • from growing up with parents addicted to heroin to becoming a three-time felon to winning a Tony Award for his work with "Def Poetry Jam."

    He will present the documentary Lemon, a feature-length film that follows his desperate battle to move into a brighter future while asking the question, "can any of us really escape the past?" Andersen inspires his audience to find their voice and let it be heard.

  • The New Latino

    As past elections have all too clearly shown, Latinos in the US have become a prized commodity. Politicians on either end of the spectrum lump Hispanics together in a single category to obtain their votes; but by doing so, they fail to recognize the vast differences that exist among various Latino groups. Hispanics from the Dominican Republic, for instance, have a drastically different history and culture than Chicanos from Mexico and partake in different sociopolitical conversations.

    In this presentation, speaker Lemon Andersen discusses the cultural differences and common threads among various groups of Latinos in the US as a representative of the "new Latino," which he defines as an American of Hispanic origin who no longer speaks Spanish and struggles with his or her identity as a Hispanic American. As a powerful voice in the theatre, Andersen uses art to help new Latinos • whether of Caribbean or Mexican descent • carve an identity for themselves in the US.

  • Creating for Ethnic Minorities

    As a playwright, speaker Lemon Andersen delves into various cultural backgrounds to create characters his audiences may not necessarily be familiar with. In his play "ToasT," for instance, he breathes life into the fabled "Dolomite" by giving him the language of 1971 "blaxploitation," thereby creating a strong black character even though Andersen himself is not African American.

    Speaking to campuses and associations around the country, Andersen employs the vernacular of different ethnic minorities to introduce students and other groups to these different voices and perspectives. He then provides insight on how to write • and create • these different voices in order to generate pertinent dialogue on diversity in America.

Lemon Andersen Videos

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  • What topics does Lemon Andersen speak about?

    Lemon Andersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Acting, Authors, HIV & AIDS, Literary, Performing Arts, Poetry, Television & Film.

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Lemon Andersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Spoken Word & Branding, Lemon: Breaking in the Door to Have Your Voice Heard, The New Latino and Creating for Ethnic Minorities. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lemon Andersen for your event is available upon request. Lemon Andersen generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spike Lee, Lily Tomlin, Tony Plana, Cynthia Nixon and Michael Emerson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lemon Andersen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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