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Kira Simon-Kennedy

Kira Simon-Kennedy

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Director of China Residencies, Co-founder of Rivet & Independent Film Producer; Best Known for "Ascension"

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    Live Event Fee: $10,000 - $20,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Below $10,000
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Kira Simon-Kennedy Biography

Kira Simon-Kennedy is the co-founder & co-director of China Residencies, a multifaceted arts nonprofit that has supported hundreds of different international creative exchanges to China since its inception in 2013. She has been a fellow at NEW INC, the New Museum’s incubator for art, design & technology, as well as the IFP Made in NY Media Center, building Rivet to connect creative people with opportunities worldwide. She is also an Academy Award nominated independent film producer (登楼叹 Ascension, 2021) as well as ongoing series about the creative scenes in China’s smaller cities, and a previous year long project about China’s underground music scene for the record label Modern Sky.

Simon-Kennedy holds a BA in East Asian Studies and Fine Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, and was a member of the inaugural class of Penn's School of Social Policy & Practice program in Social Impact Strategy and Arts & Culture. She is a translator of French and Chinese texts on art and philosophy and co-wrote "Holy Shit My Friend Has Cancer," a website to help young people deal with tough situations.

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Kira Simon-Kennedy Videos

Asia Society at the Movies: A Conversation on ‘Ascension’

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What topics does Kira Simon-Kennedy speak about?

Kira Simon-Kennedy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainment, Non-Profit & Association, Diversity and Asian Heritage.

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Kira Simon-Kennedy generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Kira Simon-Kennedy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Entertainment and Non-Profit & Association. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kira Simon-Kennedy for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kira Simon-Kennedy generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Nelson Jr. and Guillermo del Toro. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kira Simon-Kennedy for an upcoming event.

Kira Simon-Kennedy Videos

Asia Society at the Movies: A Conversation on ‘Ascension’
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