Jill Scott
Keynote Speaker: Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actress & Poet; Founder of the Blues Babes Foundation
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Jill Scott Biography
Jill Scott is a multifaceted artist whose voice played a significant role in shaping the neo-soul movement. Scott began her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings. She was discovered by Ahmir Thompson of The Roots, who invited her to collaborate with the band in the studio, resulting in a co-writing credit on the song "You Got Me." Scott went on to work with artists including Will Smith and Common before launching her solo career.
Scott released her debut record, "Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1," a double platinum album that earned several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Rolling Stone recognized Scott as a leading voice of the neo-soul era. She performed with Aretha Franklin on VH1 and opened for Sting on his North American tour. Scott followed her debut with two albums, "Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds, Vol. 2" and "The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3," which garnered two additional Grammy Awards and led to multiple worldwide tours. Scott later achieved two No. 1 debuts on the Billboard 200 with her fourth and fifth studio albums, "The Light of the Sun" and "Woman." She released her sixth studio album, "To Whom This May Concern."
Scott is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, and actor. She authored "The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours," a compilation of poems that became a New York Times bestseller. Her poetry and music often explore themes of love, womanhood, and empowerment.
Scott's work extends beyond music and literature. She starred as the lead character in the HBO/BBC mini-series filmed in Botswana, "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency," a Peabody Award-winning show directed by Anthony Minghella. She has also starred in and executive produced Lifetime's "Highway to Heaven" reboot, plays Hazel in BET+'s "The First Wives Club," and hosts "J.ill The Podcast."
In addition to her artistic career, Scott is committed to philanthropy. She founded Blues Babe, a registered 501(c)3 foundation supporting minority students pursuing college degrees. Through the Blues Babe Foundation, Scott has invested in communities by supporting educational opportunities, leadership development, and programming. She has also used her platform to address the portrayal of women of color in hip-hop songs and music videos, establishing herself as a prominent public voice in the music and entertainment industry.
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Jill Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Actor, Poetry, Celebrity, Entertainment and Black Heritage.
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Jill Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Actor and Poetry. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jill Scott for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Jill Scott can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Terry Ellis, Leslie Grace and Tamela Mann. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jill Scott for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Jill Scott to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jill Scott 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 Jill Scott, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jill Scott or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jill Scott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jill Scott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jill Scott are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jill Scott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jill Scott speak about?
Jill Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Actor, Poetry, Celebrity, Entertainment and Black Heritage. -
Who is the agent for Jill Scott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jill Scott 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jill Scott 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 Jill Scott 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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