Phylicia Rashad
Keynote Speaker: Theater & Television Actress Known for "The Cosby Show" and "This is Us"; Advocate for Children, Women & Fine Arts; Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University
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Phylicia Rashad Biography
An accomplished actor and stage director, Phylicia Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a character whose enduring appeal has earned her numerous honors and awards for over two decades. She has appeared as Carol on NBC’s This Is Us (2019 and 2020 Emmy nominations), Diana Dubois on the popular Fox TV series Empire, and as Dr. Woods-Trap in Tarrell Alvin McCraney's Peabody Award-winning series David Makes Man, on the OWN Network. While television was a catalyst in the rise of Rashad's career, she has also been a force on the stage, appearing both on and Off-Broadway, often in projects that showcase her musical talent such as Jelly's Last Jam, Into the Woods, Dreamgirls and The Wiz.
In 2016, Rashad was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame and received the 2016 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play for her performance as Shelah in Tarell Alvin McCraney's Head of Passes at the Public Theater, a role which she reprised at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Rashad performed the role of the Duchess of Gloucester in Richard II, the 2020 Shakespeare on the Radiocollaboration between The Public Theater and New York public radio station, WNYC.
Rashad received both the Drama Desk and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her riveting performance as Lena Younger in the 2004 Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin In The Sun. Among Rashad’s film credits are Creed and Creed II, Just Wright, and Tyler Perry's Good Deeds, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf and the 2020 release, A Fall From Grace. More recent film projects include Black Box, the animated Pixar fantasy, Soul, and the Christmas musical, Jingle Jangle.
Rashad made her critically acclaimed directorial debut at the Seattle Repertory Theater with August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. She has also directed Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Our Lady of 121st Street at the Signature Theatre, The Roommate at Steppenwolf Theatre, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (2014 NAACP Theatre Award for Best Director) at the Mark Taper Forum, Immediate Family at the Taper and Goodman Theatre, Fences at the Long Wharf Theatre and McCarter Theatre, A Raisin in the Sun at Ebony Repertory Theatre, Kirk Douglas Theatre, and Westport Country Playhouse, and Four Little Girls at the Kennedy Center. She also directed the revival of Charles Randolph Wright’s Blue in New York in 2021.
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Phylicia Rashad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Health, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Family & Parenting, Performing Arts, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Women, Literacy, Heart Health, Social Activism, Education, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Motivational, Acting and Art.
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Phylicia Rashad generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Phylicia Rashad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Black Heritage and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Phylicia Rashad generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lisa Leslie, Hill Harper and Rita Moreno. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Phylicia Rashad for an upcoming event.
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Phylicia Rashad appointed dean of fine arts at Howard University
Howard University announced that alumna Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The "This Is Us" star will report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh.
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Phylicia Rashad joins 'Empire' Season 3 - UPI.com
Phylicia Rashad arrives for the TV Land Awards at the Jacob Javits Center in New York on April 10, 2011. Rashad is set to star on "Empire" Season 3. File Photo ...
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Phylicia Rashad, Finding Joy in Tribulations of Her Role in 'Head of ...
Phylicia Rashad was hoping for Medea. Instead, she found Shelah. The actress's quest to play a tragic heroine has led her to a small downtown stage where, ...
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Phylicia Rashad takes on directing role to mark 50th anniversary of ...
From Yahoo News: WASHINGTON - Phylicia Rashad is best known for starring roles on stage and television, but as a director she'll commemorate a historic ...
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Actress Phylicia Rashad speaks to Claflin students - San Antonio ...
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad is in South Carolina this week. Rashad is speaking Tuesday to students at Claflin ...
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How do I book Phylicia Rashad to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Phylicia Rashad for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Phylicia Rashad, 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 Phylicia Rashad, 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 Phylicia Rashad speak about?
Phylicia Rashad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Health, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Family & Parenting, Performing Arts, Personal Growth, Inspirational, Women, Literacy, Heart Health, Social Activism, Education, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Motivational, Acting and Art. -
Where does Phylicia Rashad travel from?
Phylicia Rashad generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Phylicia Rashad?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Phylicia Rashad 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 Phylicia Rashad 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 Phylicia Rashad 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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