Shannon TL Kearns

Shannon TL Kearns

Keynote Speaker: Ordained Priest, Playwright, Theologian & Author of "In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture”

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Shannon TL Kearns Biography

Shannon TL Kearns is a transgender man who believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story.

Kearns’s first book “In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture” was published in 2022.

Kearns is a recipient of the Humanitas New Voices Fellowship for 2022, a Playwrights’ Center Jerome Fellowship in 20/21 and he was a Lambda Literary Fellow for 2019 in playwriting and in 2022 for screenwriting. He was a Finnovation Fellow for 2019/2020. He is a sought after speaker on transgender issues and religion as well as a skilled facilitator of a variety of workshops.

Kearns co-founded QueerTheology.com with Brian G. Murphy. Since its start in 2013, this work has reached more than a million people all over the world through videos, articles, and online courses and community. Their Queer Theology podcast is the longest running LGBTQ+ Christian podcast.

Kearns founded and led Uprising Theatre Company in Minneapolis for 6 years. That work focused on social justice theatre that empowered people to take action as well as uplifting the voices and stories of trans and nonbinary artists.

Kearns’s plays include "Body+Blood," "in a stand of dying trees," "Line of Sight," "Twisted Deaths," "The Resistance of My Skin," and "Who Has Eyes To See."

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Shannon TL Kearns Speaking Topics

  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Transgender Issues
  • Theology
  • Creativity & Writing

Shannon TL Kearns Videos

Book Launch | In the Margins with Shannon T.L. Kearns
Shannon TL Kearns

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What topics does Shannon TL Kearns speak about?

Shannon TL Kearns is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Storytelling, Author, Faith & Religion and Performing Arts.

Where does Shannon TL Kearns travel from?

Shannon TL Kearns generally travels from Independence, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shannon TL Kearns?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shannon TL Kearns 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 Shannon TL Kearns for your next private or corporate function.

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Shannon TL Kearns is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Storytelling and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shannon TL Kearns for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shannon TL Kearns generally travels from Independence, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alex Iantaffi, Jeffrey Marsh and Kate Bornstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shannon TL Kearns for an upcoming event.

Shannon TL Kearns Speaking Topics

    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Transgender Issues
    • Theology
    • Creativity & Writing

Shannon TL Kearns Videos

Book Launch | In the Margins with Shannon T.L. Kearns
Shannon TL Kearns
  • How do I book Shannon TL Kearns to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shannon TL Kearns for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Shannon TL Kearns, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Shannon TL Kearns or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Shannon TL Kearns for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Shannon TL Kearns, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shannon TL Kearns are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shannon TL Kearns, 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 Shannon TL Kearns speak about?

    Shannon TL Kearns is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Storytelling, Author, Faith & Religion and Performing Arts.
  • Where does Shannon TL Kearns travel from?

    Shannon TL Kearns generally travels from Independence, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shannon TL Kearns?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shannon TL Kearns 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 Shannon TL Kearns 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 Shannon TL Kearns 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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