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Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria

Keynote Speaker: First Openly Gay Comic to Break the Late-Night Talk-Show Barrier; "Big Boo" on "Orange Is the New Black"

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Lea DeLaria Biography

Lea DeLaria seems to have achieved overnight stardom with her two time, SAG Award winning, stand-out role as ‘Carrie ‘Big Boo’ Black’ in the Netflix hit series “Orange is the New Black.” However, DeLaria’s multi- faceted career as a comedian, actress and jazz musician, has in fact, spanned decades.

DeLaria holds the distinction of being the first openly gay comic on television in America which led to countless Television and Film roles portraying Police Lieutenants, PE Teachers and the Lesbian who inappropriately hits on straight women. Selected TV credits: “Broad City,” “Baroness Von Sketch,” “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” “Awkward,” “Clarence,” “Californication,” “The Oblongs,” “One Live to Live,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Will and Grace,” “Friends” & “Matlock.” Selected Film credits: Cars 3, Support The Girls, First Wives Club, Dear Dumb Diary, Edge of Seventeen.

She’s received Obie & Theater World Awards, and a Drama Desk nomination for her portrayal as ‘Hildy’ in the Public Theatre’s revival of On The Town, an Ovation nomination for The Boys From Syracuse, and has played both Eddie & Dr. Scott in the gender-bending Broadway musical The Rocky Horror Show.

DeLaria was the featured vocalist at the 50th Anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, and has performed in some of the most prestigious houses in the world including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Chicago Symphony, Hollywood Bowl, The Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House.

DeLaria has five records on the Warner Jazz and Classics label and her book "Lea's Book of Rules for the World" is in its third printing at Bantam Doubleday and Dell.

Her sixth record, House Of David delaria+bowie=jazz, was released in the Summer of 2015 to critical acclaim.

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Lea DeLaria Videos

Lea DeLaria on Trump, playing 'Big Boo' on OITNB
I'm "That F*cking Dyke" With Lea DeLaria
Performance: Lea DeLaria at TEDxBroadway

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What topics does Lea DeLaria speak about?

Lea DeLaria is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Entertainers, Acting, Celebrity, Comedy, Diversity, Social Justice, Diabetes and Health.

Where does Lea DeLaria travel from?

Lea DeLaria 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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Lea DeLaria is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Entertainers and Acting Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lea DeLaria for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Lea DeLaria 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 Nico Santos, Geena Rocero and Daniel Franzese. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lea DeLaria for an upcoming event.

Lea DeLaria Videos

Lea DeLaria on Trump, playing 'Big Boo' on OITNB
I'm "That F*cking Dyke" With Lea DeLaria
Performance: Lea DeLaria at TEDxBroadway

Lea DeLaria Reviews

  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Apr 09 2019

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