S. Epatha Merkerson
Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Best Known For "Law & Order" and "Chicago Med"
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S. Epatha Merkerson Biography
A native of Detroit, Michigan, S. Epatha Merkerson has won critical acclaim for her work in theatre, television and film. She is best known for her 17-season run as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on NBC’s “Law & Order” for which she won three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama. Merkerson is currently playing hospital administrator Sharon Goodwin on “Chicago Med,” now in its 10th season on NBC.
It was Merkerson’s role as Rachel “Nanny” Crosby in the HBO film “Lackawanna Blues” that earned her Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, Gracie Allen, and NAACP Image awards. Merkerson’s film credits also include: “Radio,” which garnered her a Cammie Award; Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln”; “Black Snake Moan”; “Terminator II: Judgement Day”; “Loose Cannons” with the late Gene Hackman; “Navy SEALs” and more.
Among Merkerson’s theatre credits include “Come Back Little Sheba” and August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. She earned an Obie Award for her work in “I’m Not Stupid” and a Helen Hayes Award for “The Old Settler.” Merkerson also directed the show “Conversations with Mary Lou Williams,” a collaboration with the late composer-pianist Geri Allen, author and professor Farah Jasmine Griffin as well as jazz vocalist Carmen Lundy. “Conversations” premiered at The Gatehouse at Harlem Stage in 2014 and moved to the Kennedy Center for performances at The Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.
Merkerson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre performance from Wayne State University. She has been awarded with honorary doctorates from her alma mater, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Montclair State University, and The University of Pittsburgh.
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What topics does S. Epatha Merkerson speak about?
S. Epatha Merkerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health & Wellness, Black Heritage, Actor, Performing Arts, Social Activism, Entertainment and Celebrity. -
Where does S. Epatha Merkerson travel from?
S. Epatha Merkerson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for S. Epatha Merkerson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like S. Epatha Merkerson 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 S. Epatha Merkerson 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 S. Epatha Merkerson 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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