Jim Lecesne

Jim Lecesne

Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Writer and Actor

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Jim Lecesne Biography

James Lecesne has been telling stories for over 25 years.

His short film, "Trevor," won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short and went on to inspire the founding of The Trevor Project, the only nationwide 24-hour suicide prevention helpline for LGBT and questioning teens. James is also the founder of The After The Storm Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering support to community centers in New Orleans that are working with youth and the arts. Following Hurricane Katrina, James organized a group of artists to travel to New Orleans, and he produced the feature length documentary directed by Hilla Medalia. "After The Storm" spotlights the lives and struggles of twelve young adults who are living in the storm-ravaged city.

An actor as well as a writer, Mr. Lecesne’s solo show WORD OF MOUTH was presented Off Broadway by Mike Nichols and Elaine May and directed by Eve Ensler; he was awarded the NY Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for best solo performance as well as the LA Theater Weekly Award. His acting credits include the original NYC production of CLOUD 9 by Caryl Churchill. EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES, written and directed by Eve Ensler, and the 30th anniversary production of BOYS IN THE BAND by Mart Crowley. He also starred in the Pulitzer Prize winning play, I AM MY OWN WIFE at Hartford Stage Company.

As a writer James adapted Armistead Maupin’s FURTHER TALES OF THE CITY as a mini series for SHOWTIME (Emmy nomination) and wrote one of the final episodes of the TV series, WILL & GRACE. He created the stage play, THE ROAD HOME: Stories of the Children of War, a play based on interviews with survivors of wars in Tibet, Bosnia and Cambodia and presented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague. James has taught at The NYU School of Continuing Education, The New School, The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, and The New York Film Academy. He was a Distinguished Guest Speaker at The Heller Graduate School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, where his Pro-Seminar “Sharing the Truth: Effective Storytelling for Social Justice Activists” included 30 participants from 11 countries.

His young adult novel, "Absolute Brightness," was published by Harper Collins and was awarded The William Morris Award by the American Librarian Association as well as a nomination by The Lambda Literary Awards. His new novel, "Virgin Territory," was published by Egmont USA in 2010.

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Jim Lecesne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor and Performing Arts.

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Jim Lecesne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Actor and Performing Arts. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jim Lecesne for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jim Lecesne can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Finn Wittrock, Cheyenne Jackson and Simon Lovell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jim Lecesne for an upcoming event.

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

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

    Speaking fees for Jim Lecesne, 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 Jim Lecesne, 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 Jim Lecesne speak about?

    Jim Lecesne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Actor and Performing Arts.
  • Who is the agent for Jim Lecesne?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Lecesne 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 Jim Lecesne 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 Jim Lecesne 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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