Zazel-Chavah O'Garra
Keynote Speaker: Multidisciplinary Artist, Choreographer & Disability Advocate; Founder & Artistic Director of ZCO/DanceProject; Kennedy Center Very Special Arts National Teaching Artist Fellow; Performer Known for Inclusive Dance
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Zazel-Chavah O'Garra Biography
Zazel-Chavah O'Garra is a multidisciplinary artist, choreographer, dancer, educator, social worker, and disability advocate whose career encompasses the concert stage, Off-Broadway productions, and leadership in inclusive arts advocacy. O'Garra, a Presidential Arts Scholar, attended the University of Michigan and Empire State College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in dance performance. She performed with the Mark Dendy Dance Company and Alvin Ailey Wksp II, as well as in numerous musical theater productions in the United States and internationally. Before founding ZCO/DANCEPROJECT, O'Garra built a career that included concert stages, Off-Broadway productions, European tours, national commercials, and appearances in runway shows, catalogs, and on the covers of Essence Magazine. She also holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University.
After being diagnosed with a meningioma, a benign brain tumor that resulted in partial paralysis, speech impairment, and cognitive challenges, O'Garra continued her work in the arts. Through dance, she found a pathway to healing and self-expression, dedicating her career to creating inclusive artistic spaces for people of all abilities. Her work supports individuals with disabilities in building confidence, cultivating independence, and sharing their stories.
O'Garra is the founder and artistic director of ZCO/DANCEPROJECT, a physically integrated dance company that highlights the artistry and experiences of disabled and non-disabled performers. The company incorporates genres such as modern, jazz, ballet, African dance, and spoken word. O'Garra established the company to inspire and showcase the strength of dancers with disabilities. Her work has been presented in theaters, public spaces, and festivals including ADA 30, WESTFEST Dance Festival, Judson Church, Dixon Place Theatre, Symphony Space, Cooper Hewitt Museum, the 4th International Festival of Disability, ABILITIES EXPO, Theatre for the New City, Jamaica Performing Arts Center, and the International Dance Festival in Karditsa, Greece.
O'Garra received the John F. Kennedy Center Very Special Arts — National Teaching Artist Fellowship and was named the inaugural member of the White House Disability Liaison. She appeared as a guest speaker and performing artist at the first Black History Month program on disability hosted at the White House. Her leadership has been recognized through grants and honors including the City Artist Corps Grant, Dance Advancement Fund, Queens Arts Fund, Caribbean Impact Award, Disability, Dance & Artistry Fellowship, and the Culture Push Disability Arts Fellowship. She has shared her story in performances of "Inside/Out: Voices of The Disability Community" and "Secret Histories," both directed by Ping Chong.
O'Garra works with the Brain Injury Association of New York State and YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities. She has served as a movement coach for the daytime drama "As the World Turns." As a public speaker and performer, O'Garra draws on her experience as a brain tumor survivor, her artistic expertise, and her commitment to social justice to challenge audiences to reimagine possibilities for artists and individuals with disabilities.
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Zazel-Chavah O'Garra is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Cancer, Overcoming Adversity and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Zazel-Chavah O'Garra for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Zazel-Chavah O'Garra generally travels from Queens, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Yoruba Richen, Cody Clark and Matt Pond. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Zazel-Chavah O'Garra for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Zazel-Chavah O'Garra for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Zazel-Chavah O'Garra, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Zazel-Chavah O'Garra are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Zazel-Chavah O'Garra, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Zazel-Chavah O'Garra speak about?
Zazel-Chavah O'Garra is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cancer, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Inspirational, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Neurodiversity, Belonging and Disability. -
Where does Zazel-Chavah O'Garra travel from?
Zazel-Chavah O'Garra generally travels from Queens, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Zazel-Chavah O'Garra?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Zazel-Chavah O'Garra 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Zazel-Chavah O'Garra 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 Zazel-Chavah O'Garra 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. -
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