Carol Leifer
Keynote Speaker: Emmy-Nominated Writer, Co-Executive Producer for "Hacks", Record-Holding Oscars Writer
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Carol Leifer Biography
Carol Leifer is a comedian, writer and producer whose career in stand-up comedy started in the 1970s when she was in college. She is a 2024 Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for "Hacks."
Leifer has been nominated six times for an Emmy Award for her writing on notable television shows such as "Seinfeld," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Saturday Night Live," "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter & Love," "The Oscars," and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She is featured in Showtime’s stand-up comedy special "More Funny Women of a Certain Age."
Leifer has written for the Oscars telecast ten times, holding the record for the most such contributions by a female writer. She has earned a Writer’s Guild Award for her exceptional work on the television comedy "Modern Family," and was nominated for another Writer's Guild Award for her writing for "The Oscars."
She has produced five comedy specials that have aired on HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Notably, Leifer holds the record for the most appearances on "Late Show with David Letterman," having appeared 25 times. She continues to perform stand-up comedy across the country at various prominent comedy clubs, theaters, and universities, often sharing the stage with well-known comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Maher, and Jay Leno, and she is a popular speaker on the corporate circuit.
Leifer remains active in creating and producing comedy content, enriching her contributions to both television and stand-up comedy realms. The author of "When You Lie about Your Age, the Terrorists Win" and "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Crying," she has penned "How to Write a Funny Speech," a 2025 release.
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Carol Leifer Speaking Topics
Carol Leifer is a clean comedian and proud of it! After 25 appearances on The David Letterman Show, she is used to making people laugh without the use of cursing and f-bombs, totally HR safe! Carol tells her story about being a kid on Long Island, dreaming of one day making it big like the comedians her dad watched on TV shows and specials. “The laughter that rang through my house was such an inspiration for me to go into comedy,” she says. Her journey from being one of the only women on the comedy circuit starting out, the trials and tribulations that she faced and conquered. Segueing to her first comedy writing job on the legendary Saturday Night Live, then moving on to write for the iconic Seinfeld, hers is a tale of determination, grit and gusto. Still going strong thirty years later, as the Co-Executive Producer of the Emmy-winning HBO show Hacks, starring Jean Smart, and producer of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Carol’s tale of hard-won achievement is one for the ages. Her many stories interfacing with legends and the lessons she learned along the way are priceless! Your group will be inspired, entertained, and leaving confident that dreams do come true with just the right amounts of perseverance and positivity!
(Based on Carol’s N.Y. Times Bestselling book)
In this fall-down-funny keynote, Carol describes why she’s been a 30-year mainstay in the male-dominated world of Live Standup and Television Comedy. Her experience is unrivaled as a comedian (25) Letterman appearances, a 40-episode writer on Seinfeld, as the current Co-Executive Producer of the Emmy-winning HBO show Hacks, starring Jean Smart, and writer/producer of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
To be successful in show business at this level, performers, writers, and producers must have a highly resilient, entrepreneurial spirit. Carol takes you behind the scenes of how she navigated disruptive obstacles (and egos) along the way. Your attendees will find Carol’s grit and gusto to be indefatigable, inspiring, and hilarious! Attendees will go home with an easy-to-implement roadmap for developing more confidence and direction in their careers.
(From the comedy writer of Seinfeld, Modern Family, Saturday Night Live and producer of Hacks, and Curb Your Enthusiasm)
If you’re a woman in leadership, how do you get buy-in from your smart and talented male and female team members?
TAKEAWAYS:
- The behind-the-scenes stories of triumph and tragedy from the woman who competed against some of the best performers and writers in the world.
- The art of “pitching” - what scores in comedy writing also scores when pitching in business.
- When to challenge team members to solve (seemingly impossible) problems for the good of the team.
- How to encourage inclusivity in order to grow team unity.
- What can you do when you get pushback from High Ego people?
Carol Leifer Videos
How to Write a Funny Speech: For a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation, and Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Crying: Lessons From A Life In Comedy
When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win: Reflections On Looking In The Mirror
How do I book Carol Leifer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carol Leifer 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 Carol Leifer, 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 Carol Leifer or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Carol Leifer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carol Leifer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carol Leifer are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carol Leifer, 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 Carol Leifer speak about?
Carol Leifer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Comedy, Entertainers, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Reproductive Rights, Faith & Religion, LGBTQ, Jewish Heritage, College, Spirituality, Women, Influential Women, Celebrity, Culture and Authors.
Where does Carol Leifer travel from?
Carol Leifer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Carol Leifer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carol Leifer 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 Carol Leifer 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 Carol Leifer 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.
Carol Leifer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Comedy and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carol Leifer for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Carol Leifer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Susan Stamberg and Sandra Bernhard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carol Leifer for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Carol Leifer Speaking Topics
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Carol Leifer is a clean comedian and proud of it! After 25 appearances on The David Letterman Show, she is used to making people laugh without the use of cursing and f-bombs, totally HR safe! Carol tells her story about being a kid on Long Island, dreaming of one day making it big like the comedians her dad watched on TV shows and specials. “The laughter that rang through my house was such an inspiration for me to go into comedy,” she says. Her journey from being one of the only women on the comedy circuit starting out, the trials and tribulations that she faced and conquered. Segueing to her first comedy writing job on the legendary Saturday Night Live, then moving on to write for the iconic Seinfeld, hers is a tale of determination, grit and gusto. Still going strong thirty years later, as the Co-Executive Producer of the Emmy-winning HBO show Hacks, starring Jean Smart, and producer of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Carol’s tale of hard-won achievement is one for the ages. Her many stories interfacing with legends and the lessons she learned along the way are priceless! Your group will be inspired, entertained, and leaving confident that dreams do come true with just the right amounts of perseverance and positivity!
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY CRYING
(Based on Carol’s N.Y. Times Bestselling book)
In this fall-down-funny keynote, Carol describes why she’s been a 30-year mainstay in the male-dominated world of Live Standup and Television Comedy. Her experience is unrivaled as a comedian (25) Letterman appearances, a 40-episode writer on Seinfeld, as the current Co-Executive Producer of the Emmy-winning HBO show Hacks, starring Jean Smart, and writer/producer of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
To be successful in show business at this level, performers, writers, and producers must have a highly resilient, entrepreneurial spirit. Carol takes you behind the scenes of how she navigated disruptive obstacles (and egos) along the way. Your attendees will find Carol’s grit and gusto to be indefatigable, inspiring, and hilarious! Attendees will go home with an easy-to-implement roadmap for developing more confidence and direction in their careers.
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TAKING A SLEDGEHAMMER TO THE GLASS CEILING! 10 LEADERSHIP TIPS EVERY WOMAN IN BUSINESS SHOULD KNOW
(From the comedy writer of Seinfeld, Modern Family, Saturday Night Live and producer of Hacks, and Curb Your Enthusiasm)
If you’re a woman in leadership, how do you get buy-in from your smart and talented male and female team members?
TAKEAWAYS:
- The behind-the-scenes stories of triumph and tragedy from the woman who competed against some of the best performers and writers in the world.
- The art of “pitching” - what scores in comedy writing also scores when pitching in business.
- When to challenge team members to solve (seemingly impossible) problems for the good of the team.
- How to encourage inclusivity in order to grow team unity.
- What can you do when you get pushback from High Ego people?
VIDEO
Carol Leifer Videos
BOOKS
How to Write a Funny Speech: For a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation, and Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Crying: Lessons From A Life In Comedy
When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win: Reflections On Looking In The Mirror
REVIEWS
Carol Leifer Reviews
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“Carol spoke at our nonprofit’s annual Thank You Event. The audience was completely wowed by her wit and poise. Everyone who attended provided glowing feedback. She was personable and friendly, interesting and, of course, hilarious. Considering the event’s purpose was for us to demonstrate our gratitude toward our donors, inviting Carol to address the crowd was a perfect “present.” The only negative from her performance is that we’ve set the bar high for next year’s event!”
Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh - Jul 27 2023 -
“Carol Leifer was a wonderfully, funny guest speaker. The group seemed to enjoy her humor and stories. She spoke from her heart about the importance of women’s rights and our freedom of choice.”
Joint Action Committee - Chicago - Jul 27 2023 -
“Carol Leifer headlined at our annual scholarship dinner. She had an amazing ability to connect with the audience through her humor. Leifer gave us exactly what we were looking for with clean humor combined with real life stories about her own fascinating life in comedy. Whether you were 25 or 85 you could appreciate Leifer’s take on life and growing up on suburban Long Island.”
The Schechter Day School - Jul 27 2023 -
“This was one of my favorite presentations in all the years we’ve been booking speakers! Carol brought down the house with her energetic humorous style. Her blend of storytelling and comedy was truly memorable. Carol gave our group valuable tools to take with us every day, managing all different types of business situations, and did it with lots of laughs. She was simply fabulous!!!”
GGG Demolition, Inc. (Women In Construction) - Jul 27 2023
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How do I book Carol Leifer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carol Leifer 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 Carol Leifer, 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 Carol Leifer or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Carol Leifer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carol Leifer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carol Leifer are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carol Leifer, 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 Carol Leifer speak about?
Carol Leifer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Comedy, Entertainers, Women's Rights, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Reproductive Rights, Faith & Religion, LGBTQ, Jewish Heritage, College, Spirituality, Women, Influential Women, Celebrity, Culture and Authors. -
Where does Carol Leifer travel from?
Carol Leifer generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Carol Leifer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carol Leifer 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 Carol Leifer 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 Carol Leifer 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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