Skye Townsend
Keynote Speaker: Singer & Actress Known For "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
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Skye Townsend Biography
Skye Townsend is an American actress, R&B-soul and pop singer. She is the youngest daughter of actor, director and comedian, Robert Townsend. Townsend is a star on the Emmy-nominated HBO sketch comedy show, "A Black Lady Sketch Show." The show is the first of it's kind in many aspects, including having the first all-black women writer's room, the first black woman sketch director (Dime Davis, "Boomerang"), and the first sketch series cast composed entirely of black women.
The charismatic actress first built an audience online with her hilarious spot-on celebrity impersonations and sketch comedy. The videos instantly blew up and over a few months, she garnered millions of views and small television roles. A few years later she began hosting television shows, pilots and creative projects. Townsend made her acting debut on BET's web series "8 Days a Week," portraying the character Jade Taylor. She starred in the films Chase and Playing for Love. She also guest starred in the popular TV series "Lucifer" as Axara.
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What topics does Skye Townsend speak about?
Skye Townsend is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Music, Celebrity, Comedian, Actor, Diversity & Inclusion and Entertainment.
Where does Skye Townsend travel from?
Skye Townsend generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Skye Townsend 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 Skye Townsend for your next private or corporate function.
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Skye Townsend is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Music and Celebrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Skye Townsend for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Skye Townsend generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Janelle Monáe, Cynthia Erivo and K. Michelle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Skye Townsend for an upcoming event.
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Skye Townsend Talks ‘The Black Lady Sketch Show’, The Biggest Challenge About Being A Black Comedienne & More
A Black Lady Sketch Show is back for another season of pure hilarity from the minds of brilliant Black women who know how to tap your funny bone. Along with Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black there’s a new addition to the cast. Skye Townsend, a comedian who rose to fame from YouTube, makes her debut this season. Townsend’s father is actor and director Robert Townsend, known for Parent Hood, The Five Heartbeats, The Meteor Man, Hollywood Shuffle and just being an all-around comedic gem.
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Interview with ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Skye Townsend on Affirming Production and Character Development
Three episodes have been out, and A Black Lady Sketch Show’s second season comes with vibrant colors, skillful satirical writing, and pure Black lady excellence and humor. For folks who don’t know, A Black Lady Sketch Show is a sketch comedy series created by Robin Thede and executive produced by Issa Rae. BGN had the opportunity to talk to the effervescent and multitalented Skye Townsend about her experience as one of the leads this season.
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‘A different person every day’: Skye Townsend creates, plays multiple characters on ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’
“I always felt there was a lack of representation, and I really wanted to take part in developing some of these characters, just having a chance to wake up and be a different person every day,” Townsend says. She and Laci Mosley joined the cast as featured players for Season 2. The pair join returning core cast members Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black.
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Skye Townsend dishes about her new role on HBO's 'A Black Lady Sketch Show'
HBO’s hit sketch comedy show, A Black Lady Sketch Show, starring Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black, is returning for its second season and among the new faces joining the cast is Skye Townsend— actress, singer and daughter of Hollywood legend, Robert Townsend.
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How do I book Skye Townsend to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Skye Townsend 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 Skye Townsend, 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 Skye Townsend or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Skye Townsend for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Skye Townsend, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Skye Townsend, 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 Skye Townsend speak about?
Skye Townsend is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Music, Celebrity, Comedian, Actor, Diversity & Inclusion and Entertainment. -
Where does Skye Townsend travel from?
Skye Townsend generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Skye Townsend?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Skye Townsend 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 Skye Townsend 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 Skye Townsend 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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