Brett Leake

Brett Leake

Keynote Speaker: Host of the show "Laughing Matters"

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Brett Leake Biography

In 2003, public broadcasting companies around the country began running this hour-long comedy special. It is a one-man show full of "wit and wisdom" with a healthy dose of comedian Brett Leake's humor and insight. Brett is an enthusiastic performer of observational material and spends practically his entire routine examining everyday difficulties. He also explains what it is like to be disabled. Brett has a type of muscular dystrophy.

Brett has been a stand-up comic since 1983. In 199l, he became the first disabled comic to appear on NBC's "Tonight Show" about which Jay Leno said, "He broke up the whole room. People realized, here's a man with a disability and he's not going to let it bother him." In 1998, Brett became a sit-down comic, but it didn't prevent him from being on the road 225 shows a year. In 2002, his one-man show "Knuckleball" began to play at small theaters.

In 1998, Brett also began to work as a motivational speaker, adding to his act personal stories and what have been called "philosophic lecturettes" that address humor as a problem-solving device and as a mean's to get more out of life. He has performed at the Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center and Wolftrap. Corporate clients include IBM, Toyota and Ford.

He has worked with Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Don Rickles, The Smothers Brothers and Jerry Lewis. He has appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, made 5 appearances on "Entertainment Tonight", "The American Comedy Awards", "Look Who's Laughing" and a BBS special on diabled performers.

Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1959, Brett graduated from Henrico High School in 1978 and from The College of William and Mary in 1982 with a BA in Economics. He now resides with his dad in Louisa County, Virginia.

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Brett Leake is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational.

Where does Brett Leake travel from?

Brett Leake generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Brett Leake is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brett Leake for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Brett Leake generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brandon Lyons, Leif Babin and Jocko Willink. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brett Leake for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Brett Leake to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brett Leake 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 Brett Leake, 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 Brett Leake or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brett Leake for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brett Leake, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brett Leake, 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 Brett Leake speak about?

    Brett Leake is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational.
  • Where does Brett Leake travel from?

    Brett Leake generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brett Leake?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brett Leake 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 Brett Leake 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 Brett Leake 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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