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Wendee Lee Curtis

Professional Emcee, Moderator, Host; Veteran Broadway Performer & News Anchor

Wendee Lee Curtis
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Chicago, IL, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000
Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000
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Black Heritage, Broadcasting, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entertainment, Host & Emcee, Journalism, News & Media, Performing Arts, Social Activism
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Wendee Lee Curtis Biography

Wendee Lee Curtis is a veteran news anchor and Broadway performer bringing the art of news-level production, live entertainment, and the magic of connection to your virtual and in-person events. A faculty member at Cornell University, Curtis teaches MBA candidates and legacy leaders how to be candid, confident and captivating on camera.

Her experience in both the corporate and theatrical worlds makes her an ideal presenter for hybrid events that need to reach all attendees, virtual or in-house, to be memorable. With her expert knowledge and powerful presence, Curtis will keep your audience engaged from beginning to end.

Highlights of on-camera celebrity interviewing include Joe Jackson (Father of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson) for the documentary “Making Michael”; The EPIC Conference with Billy Porter, Misty Copeland, Lilias White, and Douglas Lyons; Individual interviews with well-known personalities such as Liza Minnelli, Donald Trump, Wayne Brady, Al Green, Tony Danza, Miranda Lambert, Kelly Pickler, Jerry O’Connell and EXTRA co-hosts Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath.

Additional hosting experience includes live events for WeTV, Disney Family’s Chick Chat: a Girl’s Guide to Life with Teri Hatcher; Tone Network’s “Tone Talks” with Rachel DeAlto, Joyce Marter, and Tara Stiles; and CCA Live with Liz J. Simpson.

Curtis’ moderator and emcee experience also includes live events for numerous pharmaceutical and Fortune 100 companies: AstraZeneca, GE Healthcare, Pfizer, Moderna, Sanofi, Roche, Genentech, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pepsi, Grant Thornton, and Thomson Reuters.

Curtis’ love for entertainment is matched only by her love of adventure and global travel with visits to more than 32 countries and 36 of the 50 United States.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/28/2024.

Wendee Lee Curtis Speaking Topics

  • The Broadway Blueprint™: Building Belonging

    In an era where remote and hybrid work models have fragmented corporate cultures, the quest for a unified, engaged and dynamic team environment is more critical than ever. Drawing from Broadway's centuries-old model of uniting diverse talents into cohesive teams, organizations can transcend the challenges of distance and disconnection, fostering collaboration, adaptability, and deep connection that not only drive performance and purpose but also imbue teams with a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

    Are you ready to explore the theater of team building? Join veteran Broadway performer Wendee Lee Curtis for a captivating keynote on how to create strong team cultures by leveraging lessons from the Broadway stage! You'll learn and use UNIQUE tried-and-true theatrical principles to QUICKLY build strong and resilient teams within your organizations.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Learn how the ethos of musical theater can serve as a roadmap for people to come together and develop creative approaches for collaboration & community.
    • Experience the power of theater-inspired exercises to strengthen team cohesion and identity.
    • See how choreography and vibrant storytelling can produce powerful legacy communities.

    With fun exercises and thought-provoking reflections, you'll discover how Broadway-inspired techniques can be used to turn a group of people into a passionate community of performers; raising the curtain and taking teams to the next level – TOGETHER

  • Connected Confidence

    Disengaged employees have led to a staggering $7.8 trillion in global productivity losses, highlighting the urgent need for effective virtual communication. As the digital landscape evolves, mastering confident and authentic online interactions has become indispensable for today’s corporate leaders.

    Connected Confidence is a dynamic, transformative 45-minute interactive workshop + 15 min Q&A tailored for legacy leaders and entrepreneurs keen on upgrading their virtual presentation prowess. This session is designed to shift virtual communication from a source of anxiety to one of excitement and excellence, enabling participants to project their messages with absolute confidence and connection. During this immersive workshop, participants will:

    • Embrace authenticity, stop chasing perfection and start sharing in a way that connects. (“Keep it 100”)
    • Learn to energize their delivery through simple script formatting techniques. (“Pimp your prompter”)
    • Insights into optimizing your setup for superior audio/visual quality, ensuring you're seen and heard in the best light. (“Set the stage”)
    • Methods to move from anxiety to excitement effortlessly

    Connected Confidence elevates your virtual presence by directly applying actionable strategies from the stage to the screen. This 45-minute interactive Keynote Workshop is designed to ensure every online interaction you engage in is impactful, engaging, and authentically you. From the moment you walk out the door, you'll be equipped to apply what you've learned, armed with the tools and techniques to transform their digital communications INSTANTLY.

Wendee Lee Curtis Videos

  • Crystal Fleming - Rise Up! Book Conversation with Wendee Lee Curtis
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    In conversation with host Wendee Lee Curtis, Dr. Crystal Fleming, sociologist and critical race theory scholar, discusses her new young ...
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Wendee Lee Curtis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Broadway Blueprint™: Building Belonging and Connected Confidence. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wendee Lee Curtis for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Wendee Lee Curtis generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy McWhirter, Jon Petz, Kiesha Garrison, T.J. Holmes and John Holiday. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wendee Lee Curtis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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