Top College & University Speakers

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. Right now he is the political maverick Eli Gold on CBS' The Good Wife, for which he has received Emmy, SAG and Satellite award nominations, but over the last couple of years he has also: sung at venues around the globe including the Sydney Opera House; appeared in films opposite Helen Mirren, Cher, James Franco and Christina Aguilera; voiced a Smurf, a goat and...

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin is a graduate of New York University (BFA-Tisch, 94) and was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from NYU in 2010. He last appeared on stage in the 2010 Guild Hall (East Hampton) production of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS, directed by Tony Walton. Other stage includes the Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2006 production of Joe Orton’s Entertaining Mr. Sloane, directed by Scott...

Alyssa Milano

Actress Alyssa Milano has spent almost her entire life in the public eye. A famous child actor, Alyssa has continued to work throughout her adulthood in both television and film. Alyssa has a history of starring in long running successful television series. She most recently starred on the hit WB series "Charmed" for nine years. The series' debut was the highest-rated premiere in the network

Ben Mezrich

BEN MEZRICH has created his own highly addictive genre of nonfiction, chronicling the amazing stories of young geniuses making tons of money on the edge of impossibility, ethics, and morality. He has authored over a dozen books, including the wildly successful Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions, which spent sixty-three weeks on...

Bill Maher

Whether skewering Republicans, Democrats, the mass media or Hollywood, Bill Maher is one of the most perceptive and hilarious satirists at work today. From the podium he delivers his trademark blend of devastating social commentary and politically incorrect humor that always leaves audiences begging for more.

Carrie Ann Inaba

Carrie Ann Inaba started out as a Fly Girl on the series In Living Color, had a singing career with some hit singles in Japan, has choreographed for several television series and has danced on stage with the likes of Madonna and Ricky Martin. She's now a judge on the incredibly popular Dancing With The Stars (ten seasons strong), has her own production company, and...

Duff Goldman

Chef Duff Goldman started working for acclaimed Baltimore Chef Cindy Wolf while attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. After graduating with degrees in History and Philosophy, Duff left Baltimore to study pastries at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, California. While in Napa, Duff was a stagiere at the French Laundry, working under acclaimed pastry Chef...

Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black is a screenwriter, producer, director and social activist, having won the Academy Award® and two WGA Awards for Best Original Screenplay for MILK, the biopic of the late civil rights activist Harvey Milk starring Sean Penn. He is also a founding board members of the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) which is leading the Federal Case against Prop 8 in CA with...

Ishmael Beah

Ishmael Beah was born in Sierra Leone on November 23, 1980. When he was eleven, Ishmael’s life, along with the lives of millions of other Sierra Leoneans, was derailed by the outbreak of a brutal civil war. After his parents and two brothers were killed, Ishmael was recruited to fight as a child soldier. He was thirteen.

Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. Perhaps considered one of the most demanding people on television for her role as trainer and life coach on the two NBC hit series, The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian, Michaels has created a brand name for herself. Every week she motivates nearly 13 million TV viewers of The Biggest Loser, and almost...

Kerry Washington

Winner of “Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture” for Ray at the NAACP Image Awards in 2005 and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for “Best Actress” in the film Lift in 2002, Kerry Washington is a versatile and fearless actress who has built an impressive list of credits in a relatively short amount of time. She garnered critical acclaim for her roles in The Last King of Scotland...

Matisyahu

Matisyahu, born Matthew Paul Miller, is an American reggae musician. Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae and rock sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for previously being a member of Chabad-Lubavitch, a chassidic group of Judaism. As such, Matisyahu stands out for wearing the traditional clothing of Hasidic Jews and not performing on the Sabbath. Since 2004, he has...

Seth Meyers

SETH MEYERS returns for his twelfth season as a cast member, eighth season as head writer and seventh season as the anchor for “Weekend Update.” In 2011, Meyers won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for host Justin Timberlake’s musical monologue. He was nominated in the same category in 2012 for host Jason Segel’s monologue song. Meyers has also garnered five additional Emmy...

Stacy London

Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She is currently the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The Today Show on NBC as a style correspondent and has regularly appeared on Access Hollywood as a fashion expert. Previous to a career in television, Stacy developed her keen sense of style in fashion editorial. A true arbiter of...

SuChin Pak

SuChin Pak is a veteran media personality and television host. She is currently an MTV News Correspondent and host of the environmental news program, G Word on Planet Green (Discovery Networks). SuChin is one of the most recognizable faces in the environmental media space and has focused much of her work on issues involving social change. She currently spearheads two pro-social campaigns...

Tim Gunn

TIM GUNN is co-host and mentor for the 11th season of Lifetime’s “Project Runway.” In addition, he is Fashion Dean at Fifth & Pacific, where he is responsible for attracting, retaining and developing the creative talent within the portfolio of brands. Prior to joining the company, he was the Chief Creative Officer at Liz Claiborne Inc. Gunn served as a member of the administration and...

Tommy Chong

Beloved stoner comedian Tommy Chong is now older, wiser, and officially an EX-CON! On the morning of February 24, 2003, agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration launched a sting called Operation Pipe Dreams and forced themselves through the door of Tommy's California home, with automatic weapons drawn. As a result of the raid on his home; the simultaneous ransacking of his son's...

Zach Braff

ZACH BRAFF has distinguished himself from his contemporaries—not only as an actor, but as a writer and director. With his feature writing and directorial debut, GARDEN STATE, Braff revealed himself as a multi-talented filmmaker via all three capacities—acting, writing and directing. Garnering numerous awards, Braff received a coveted WGA nomination for "Best Original Screenplay," an...

College & University

As the arts and entertainment programs at colleges and universities around the country have grown, so too has the need for top college speakers who entertain and inform at planned events and occasions.

Many of the college and university speakers from CAA Speakers focus on issues of social and political activism, issues affecting diverse groups such as the LGBT community and current grass-roots movements that are making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The college and university speakers at CAA Speakers understand the unique nature of their audience - and have been hand-selected because of their relevance and expertise on what matters most to the college-age demographic.

A college and university speaker can also be a hot comedian, musician or satirist from the late-night TV landscape. Smart, satirical and in-tune with the thinking of young people around the country, CAA college and university celebrity speakers are the perfect choice for college event planners looking to make an impact with a keynote speaker at their next campus event.

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