Boots Riley
Keynote Speaker: Director, Musician, Activist & Hip-Hop Artist; Known for Film "Sorry to Bother You" & TV Series "I'm a Virgo"
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Boots Riley Biography
Boots Riley is a filmmaker, musician, and activist whose work is closely connected to social justice. Riley first gained recognition as the lead vocalist of the hip-hop groups The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club, using his music to address systemic inequality and promote collective action. He transitioned to filmmaking with the debut feature "Sorry to Bother You," a satirical fantasy that premiered at Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its originality and social commentary.
Riley’s directorial debut earned the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, along with nominations from the Directors Guild of America and several critics’ associations, highlighting his influence in independent cinema. He later created the Amazon Prime series "I'm a Virgo," which received a Gotham Award nomination and four Independent Spirit Award nominations. Riley is known for blending humor, magical realism, and political insight in his storytelling, contributing to ongoing conversations in film and television about race, class, and power.
In addition to his creative work, Riley has played a leadership role in grassroots movements such as Occupy Oakland and The Young Comrades. He is also the author of the published work "Tell Homeland Security—We Are The Bomb." Riley’s career is characterized by a commitment to challenging the status quo, and he is frequently invited to speak at festivals and universities, where he connects art with activism and engages audiences on topics related to film, music, and social change.
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Boots Riley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Creativity, Music, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Television & Film, Actor, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion and Culture.
Where does Boots Riley travel from?
Boots Riley generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Boots Riley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Creativity and Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Boots Riley for live events is $50,000 - $100,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Boots Riley generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Ja Rule and Ice-T. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Boots Riley for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Boots Riley to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Boots Riley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Boots Riley, 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 Boots Riley or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Boots Riley for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Boots Riley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $50,000 - $100,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Boots Riley, click the Check Schedule 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 Boots Riley speak about?
Boots Riley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Creativity, Music, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Television & Film, Actor, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion and Culture. -
Where does Boots Riley travel from?
Boots Riley generally travels from Oakland, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Boots Riley?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Boots Riley 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 Schedule 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 Boots Riley 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 Boots Riley 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 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.
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