Debbie Allen
Keynote Speaker: Actress, Dancer, Choreographer, Producer; Known for "Grey's Anatomy"
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Debbie Allen Biography
Debbie Allen is an acclaimed actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and trailblazer whose influence spans stage, screen, and arts education. Born in Houston, Texas, she discovered her passion for dance at five and, despite early racial barriers, pursued her dream with determination. After being rejected from one conservatory for not having the “right body type,” she found her voice at Howard University, earning a BFA in theater and classical Greek studies.
Allen’s breakout came on Broadway in "West Side Story," followed by a Tony-nominated turn in "Sweet Charity." She achieved international fame as Lydia Grant in "Fame," also serving as the show’s choreographer and earning multiple Emmys. She made history as the first Black woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy. Behind the camera, Allen has directed and produced acclaimed shows such as "Grey’s Anatomy," "Scandal," and "A Different World," the latter inspiring a surge in enrollment at historically Black colleges.
In 2001, Allen founded the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, a nonprofit empowering youth—especially from Black and Latino communities—through the arts. A Kennedy Center Honoree and recipient of the National Medal of Arts, she has also served as a cultural ambassador, choreographed ten Academy Awards ceremonies, and earned five honorary degrees. Celebrated in the Netflix documentary "Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker," Allen continues to inspire generations of performers.
She lives in Santa Monica with her husband, former NBA player Norm Nixon.
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Debbie Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Music, Social Activism, Celebrity, Actor, Entertainment, Author, Black Heritage and Black History Month.
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Debbie Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Performing Arts, Music and Social Activism. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Debbie Allen 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 Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jesse Williams and Rita Moreno. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Debbie Allen for an upcoming event.
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Debbie Allen's 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' returns, blending tradition with a twist of culture
In Hollywood, mentor Debbie Allen has been weaving magic for more than a decade with her unique creation of the "Hot Chocolate Nutcracker."
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As Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence, Debbie Allen moves and inspires
On Sunday, Nov. 12, President Susan Wente presented the Inaugural Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence Award to Hollywood Walk of Fame Star...
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Debbie Allen Inspires Young Dancers with Misty Copeland
Debbie Allen teamed up with Misty Copeland to kick off DADA ON POINTE and host “An Afternoon with Misty Copeland,” at Grand Arts High School this past Saturday, March 19.
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Grey's Anatomy season 12 books Debbie Allen as executive producer
Now more than ever, no one feels safe on Grey's Anatomy—but no matter what happens to her character, Debbie Allen isn't going anywhere.
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Debbie Allen: Raising Money For Kids And Dance - Los Angeles ...
It's going to be a busy few days for Debbie Allen. Thursday night, December 12th she's hosting a big fundraiser for her dance academy.
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How do I book Debbie Allen to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Debbie Allen 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 Debbie Allen, 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 Debbie Allen or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Debbie Allen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Debbie Allen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Debbie Allen, 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 Debbie Allen speak about?
Debbie Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Music, Social Activism, Celebrity, Actor, Entertainment, Author, Black Heritage and Black History Month. -
Where does Debbie Allen travel from?
Debbie Allen 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 Debbie Allen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Debbie Allen 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 Debbie Allen 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 Debbie Allen 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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