Kenny Leon
Keynote Speaker: Tony Award-Winning Broadway Director & Producer; Co-Founder of True Colors Theater Company
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Kenny Leon Biography
Kenny Leon is a director whose work spans American theater, drama, comedy, opera, musicals, musical revues, and film. His directorial credits include a wide range of productions, from classic theater to contemporary works. Leon was selected as associate artistic director of Alliance Theatre Company, the largest theater company in Atlanta, and later became its artistic director, making him one of the few African Americans to lead a large nonprofit theater company in the United States. During his tenure, the company staged premieres of Pearl Cleage's "Blues for an Alabama Sky," Alfred Uhry's "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," and Elton John and Tim Rice's musical "Aida," which later moved to Broadway. The Alliance's endowment increased from $1 million to $5 million during his leadership. After leaving Alliance, Leon founded Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company.
Leon’s Broadway career includes directing a revival of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun," featuring Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, and Audra McDonald. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Director for his work on August Wilson's "Fences," starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, both of whom received Tony Awards for their performances. Leon won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for "A Raisin in the Sun." He has also received Tony nominations for "A Soldier's Play," "Purlie Victorious," and "The Balusters." Other directorial credits include the Alicia Keys World Tour, Toni Morrison's opera "Margaret Garner," the world premiere of "Flashdance The Musical," and the complete August Wilson Century Cycle at Kennedy Center.
Leon’s influence extends to television and film. He partnered with NBC for "Hairspray Live!," starring Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, and Harvey Fierstein. He received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for "Hairspray Live!," "American Son," and "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia." His memoir, "Take You Wherever You Go," was published by Grand Central Publishing. Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of "The Balusters," the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire directed by Leon, extended its Broadway run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Leon has received a Tony Award and a Drama League Award, as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Drama Desk Award. He was awarded the Mr. Abbott Award for outstanding artistry and creativity by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his more than 40-year career. He also received the Governor's Award for the Arts and Humanities for the State of Georgia. Leon is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, an honorary Ph.D. recipient of Clark Atlanta and Roosevelt Universities, and has served as the Denzel Washington Chair at Fordham University. He has conducted acting and theater workshops at universities and corporate offices across the United States, South Africa, and Ireland. Leon has been a featured speaker for arts organizations, awards shows, corporate and political groups, churches, and universities including Yale University, Northwestern University, and NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
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Kenny Leon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Music, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Performing Arts, Celebrity, Social Activism and Anti-Racism.
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Kenny Leon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Music and Black Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kenny Leon generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katori Hall, Anika Noni Rose and Daveed Diggs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kenny Leon for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Kenny Leon for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kenny Leon, 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 Kenny Leon, 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 Kenny Leon speak about?
Kenny Leon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Music, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Performing Arts, Celebrity, Social Activism and Anti-Racism. -
Where does Kenny Leon travel from?
Kenny Leon generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kenny Leon?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kenny Leon 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 Kenny Leon 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 Kenny Leon 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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