Shirley Chung

Shirley Chung

Keynote Speaker: Top Chef Runner Up, Cookbook Author & Owner of Ms. Chi Cafe

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Shirley Chung Biography

Born and raised in Beijing China, Shirley Chung was exposed to international cuisine at an early age by her grandmother, Liang Si Yi, former Director of The Red Cross in China. Chung immigrated to America at age 17 for college and worked in Silicon Valley for a few years after graduating.

Chung decided to follow her passion for food so she left her career in high tech behind and enrolled California Culinary Academy San Francisco. She is trained in classic French and Italian cuisine, worked and opened restaurants for Thomas Keller, Guy Savoy and Mario Batali. After she opened CarneVino as Chef de Cuisine for the Batali group, CarneVino earned multiple awards for Best Steak House internationally.

Prior to being a finalist on season 11 of “Top Chef” in New Orleans, she held the Executive Chef Position at China Poblano, by Jose Andres, which was nominated for the Best New Restaurant Award by the James Beard Foundation in 2011. While working at China Poblano, she fell in love with Mexican cuisine and learned more about her own heritage. In 2014, Chung opened a restaurant in Orange County, Twenty Eight, featuring modern Chinese cuisine.

Chung also competed on season 14 of BravoTV's Top Chef where she used the opportunity to showcase her Chinese American Cuisine. She was rewarded by being named the runner up of Top Chef. She is the author of "Chinese Heritage Cooking From My American Kitchen," a cookbook detailing her famous approach to Chinese food. Her next restaurant concept Ms. Chi Cafe, is now open in Culver City and a satellite location is at The Fields LA food hall in DTLA.

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Shirley Chung Videos

Losing Your Mind With Chris Cosentino - Shirley Chung
Top Chef Shirley Chung Prepares Ms. Chi's Famous Dumplings
Chef Shirley Chung & Her Dad Make Traditional Chinese Food

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How much does it cost to book Shirley Chung for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Shirley Chung, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shirley Chung are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shirley Chung, 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 Shirley Chung speak about?

Shirley Chung is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef, Hospitality, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entertainment and Cancer.

Where does Shirley Chung travel from?

Shirley Chung generally travels from Culver City, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shirley Chung?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shirley Chung 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 Shirley Chung for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Shirley Chung 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.


Shirley Chung is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef and Hospitality. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shirley Chung for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shirley Chung generally travels from Culver City, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Aarti Sequeira and Christine Ha. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shirley Chung for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/08/2024.

Shirley Chung Videos

Losing Your Mind With Chris Cosentino - Shirley Chung
Top Chef Shirley Chung Prepares Ms. Chi's Famous Dumplings
Chef Shirley Chung & Her Dad Make Traditional Chinese Food
Chef Shirley Chung | Coachella Curated 2019
'Top Chef's' Shirley Chung Makes Grilled Skirt Steak With Broccolini

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  • How do I book Shirley Chung to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shirley Chung 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 Shirley Chung, 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 Shirley Chung or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Shirley Chung for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Shirley Chung, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shirley Chung are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shirley Chung, 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 Shirley Chung speak about?

    Shirley Chung is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food & Beverage, Celebrity Chef, Hospitality, Authors, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Entertainment and Cancer.
  • Where does Shirley Chung travel from?

    Shirley Chung generally travels from Culver City, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shirley Chung?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shirley Chung 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 Shirley Chung 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 Shirley Chung 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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