Deonna Marie

Emmy Nominated Storyteller, Film Actor & Music Producer

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Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Deonna Marie Biography

Prepare to embark on a powerful and inspiring journey with Deonna Marie as she shares her incredible story of triumph over adversity.

In her powerful one-woman show "The Deonna Marie Experience: From the Crack House to the Opera House, Blooming through Brokenness," Marie will take you on a life-affirming journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of achievement.

Marie studied under the tutelage of musical greats such as Duane Shields Davis—known as the godfather of jazz—and Florence Birdwell, who has taught Tony award-winning artists such as Kelli O’Hara and Kristin Chenoweth.

As a classically trained singer with over a decade of experience, Marie has worked with internationally known vocalists, vocal teachers & coaches, stage directors, and choral conductors.

In 2023, she embarked on a nationwide tour with NPR’s "The Moth," sharing one of the stories from her one-woman show.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/02/2024.

Deonna Marie Speaking Topics

  • A Voice That Must Be Heard: The Intersection of Identity and Inclusion

    Deonna Marie was one of those individuals who always felt misunderstood and “different,” often called the “black sheep” by her family and peers. Her upbringing by a hopelessly drug-addicted mother, time in the foster care system, development of her own addiction, and time in jail were the broken roads that led her to discover her voice and the confidence that came with it.

    Working full-time since she was 12 years old, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-born artist took a leap of faith and moved to Oklahoma City to pursue her dream of becoming a classically trained singer. Three degrees in vocal performance later, Deonna Marie has blossomed into one of the world’s most powerhouse performers. Her intention is to use her voice to help raise the consciousness of humanity; whether she’s singing, telling a story, or teaching, her goal is to inspire others to feel better about themselves, to surround themselves with love, and hopefully spread that love to others causing a ripple effect of change.

    In August 2023, she debuted her one-woman show, "The Deonna Marie Experience: From the Crackhouse to the Opera House, Blooming Through Brokenness." The show, which combined true stories from her life, original R&B/Soul music, classical and Gospel music, acting, visual effects, and voiceovers, created an immersive experience that caught the attention of NPR’s live, true-life storytelling series "The Moth."

    Deonna Marie is a voice that must be heard. This truly immersive experience allows the audience to feel every emotion as they bear witness to her remarkable tale of adversity and triumph. With heartwarming melodies and poignant recollections, Deonna will take you on a life-affirming journey from the depths of addiction to the heights of achievement.

    Deonna bravely shares every step of her journey to finding (and losing) her voice, hoping to make the world a better place.

  • Blooming Through Brokenness

    Prepare to be swept away on an unforgettable journey alongside Deonna Marie as she unveils her remarkable odyssey of triumph against all odds. "Blooming Through Brokenness" is a groundbreaking storytelling experience that immerses the audience in an unforgettable atmosphere, allowing attendees to viscerally experience every emotion as Deonna Marie recounts her incredible journey. Through soul-stirring melodies and poignant reflections, she will guide you through a voyage of resilience from the depths of addiction to the pinnacle of success, leaving audiences with a renewed sense of empowerment and inspiration.

    Deonna bravely shares every step of her journey to finding (and losing) her voice, hoping to make the world a better place.

  • LGBTQ+ // Pride

    Deonna Marie has been on a life-affirming journey since she started singing at 7 years old. From the depths of addiction to the heights of achievement, her search for identity, inclusion, and stardom has had one consistent thread—her life and business partner, Elizabeth Spencer.

    LOUD and proud, Deonna Marie is available to attend, speak, and/or perform at Pride and LGBTQ+ events.

Deonna Marie Videos

  • From the Crack House to the Opera House
    She grew up in a house of neglect, abuse and addiction -- and overcame it all to earn multiple music degrees and tour the world as an opera singer....

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Deonna Marie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as A Voice That Must Be Heard: The Intersection of Identity and Inclusion, Blooming Through Brokenness and LGBTQ+ // Pride. The estimated speaking fee range to book Deonna Marie for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Deonna Marie generally travels from Oklahoma City, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amber Hikes, Brandon Wolf, Kat Blaque, Angelica Ross and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Deonna Marie for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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