Sue Obeidi
Keynote Speaker: Director of the Hollywood Bureau for the Muslim Public Affairs Council
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Sue Obeidi Biography
Sue Obeidi is the Director of the Hollywood Bureau for the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Obeidi ensures that MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau is a partner with the entertainment industry. Behind the scenes, Sue engages decision makers and creatives to improve the quality and number of authentic, nuanced, and inclusive presentations of Islam and Muslims so that audiences can see Muslims as vital contributors to creating social and cultural change in America and around the world. She also enriches the pool of Muslim talent in Hollywood by nurturing and connecting them to those who can assist with their careers, both on the creative and business sides of the industry.
Since MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau was launched in 2011, Obeidi has blended the love of her faith with her love of film, television, and digital series to change and expand the narrative of Islam and Muslims in the entertainment industry.
In 2017, Obeidi was chosen for Variety's Inclusion Impact Report as one of 60 changemakers making the entertainment industry more inclusive. Her poignant and passionate perspective appears in Op-Ed pieces for top industry publications such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wrap. Obeidi has been a guest lecturer at American University, University of Southern California, and Georgetown University, and she has spoken on panels at the Sundance Film Festival, Variety Inclusion Summit, Variety Family TV Summit, Teen Vogue Summit, Women in Entertainment, Color of Change, and the Center for Asian American Media.
Obeidi is the “go-to” interviewee for perspectives on Islam and Muslims in the entertainment industry, having been quoted in many articles by national publications including, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Variety, TMZ, and The Hollywood Reporter. MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau has consulted on projects with The Walt Disney Studios, Disney/ABC Television, Paramount Studios, Amazon, Hulu, Legendary TV, Nickelodeon, CBS, NBC, Fox, FX, NatGeo, Starz, BBC1, and Participant Media, among others.
She has an MBA and B.A. in Marketing and has been with the Muslim Public Affairs Council since November of 2000.
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All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Sue Obeidi for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sue Obeidi for your next private or corporate function.
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Sue Obeidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Culture and Faith & Religion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Sue Obeidi 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 Crystal Martin, Carin Taylor and Dorianne St Fleur. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sue Obeidi for an upcoming event.
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How Hollywood Can Help Overcome Negative Perceptions of Muslims
“Inclusion and authentic representation of marginalized communities will create a power shift in public discourse,” writes the director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s Hollywood Bureau
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Why It’s Time for Hollywood to Recognize the Muslim Community’s Diversity
The past five years have given MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau a renewed sense of hope. We’ve seen an unprecedented increase in Muslim characters and storylines on screen, even from major studios.
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The Emmys and the Future of Muslim Portrayals on Television
Sue Obeidi, director of the Hollywood Bureau of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, hopes Emmy contenders “Ramy” and Netflix’s “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” will inspire many more nuanced portrayals.
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8 Inclusive Shows for the Whole Family to Watch
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new appreciation for streaming platforms while families are “together at home.” Variety recently reported that the streaming competition depends on strong children’s content. Kids have always needed creative, educational and inclusive stories. But during this time of self-isolation, the streamers have become a conduit to the outside and a way to stay connected to a world that is full of diversity.
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Race-Equity Consultants in Demand in Hollywood: "Never Once ...
"Tolerating a community is not enough — they have to be respected and accepted," says bureau director Sue Obeidi, whose background includes an MBA in ...
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How to book Sue Obeidi?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Sue Obeidi for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Sue Obeidi, 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 pricing information and check availability for Sue Obeidi or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Sue Obeidi?
Booking fees for Sue Obeidi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Sue Obeidi, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Sue Obeidi?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Sue Obeidi for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sue Obeidi for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Sue Obeidi or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Sue Obeidi or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Sue Obeidi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Culture and Faith & Religion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Sue Obeidi 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 Crystal Martin, Carin Taylor and Dorianne St Fleur. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sue Obeidi for an upcoming event.
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