Joel Kim Booster

Joel Kim Booster

Keynote Speaker: Stand-up Comedian & Writer

Joel Kim Booster Biography

Joel Kim Booster is a Chicago-bred Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and starring in Searchlight Pictures’ Fire Island which, following its June 2022 release, went on to land him two Emmy nominations along with a “Best First Screenplay” nom at the Independent Spirit Awards. The multi-hyphenate has also been seen starring opposite Maya Rudolph in the Apple TV+ comedy series "Loot," with its second season having premiered April 3rd.

His first hour-long comedy special, Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, exploring his experiences and observations as a gay Asian American male with commentary on identity, sexuality, cultural expectations, and more, debuted on Netflix in 2022. The special was nominated for a Critics Choice Award and named one of the best comedy specials of 2022 by Variety. He also appears in Freeform’s "Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” which follows Chrissy Teigen and David Chang, who, along with Booster, cracked the restaurant scene wide open in Los Angeles.

Booster's other TV and film credits include "Sunnyside" (NBC), "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (HBO), "Shrill" (Hulu), "Search Party" (TBS), "History of the World Part II" (Hulu) "BoJack Horseman," "Big Mouth," "The Week Of" (Netflix), "American Dad" (Fox) and "Viper Club" (YouTube Premium.) He was a series regular voice on the new HBO MAX animated program "Santa Inc." opposite Sarah Silverman and Seth Rogen and can be seen in the film Unplugging opposite Matt Walsh and Eva Longoria.

In 2017, Booster recorded a stand-up special for Comedy Central's The Half-Hour and a full-length stand-up album called Model Minority. He has appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Netflix's The Fix, Comedy Central's The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, This Is Not Happening and @midnight, Logo's Comedy Cabaret, and truTV's Comedy Knockout. His writing credits include "Billy on the Street" (truTV), "Big Mouth" (Netflix), "The Other Two" (Comedy Central), and the pilot for Comedy Central's "Problematic" with Moshe Kasher. Booster’s comedy has been defined as “unfiltered” and “preternaturally confident”.

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Joel Kim Booster Videos

Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual | Official Trailer | Netflix
Why Fire Island Is "A Safe Haven For Queer People" - Joel Kim ...
Joel Kim Booster: “I Would Eat Your Dog, Sight Unseen”

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What topics does Joel Kim Booster speak about?

Joel Kim Booster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Family & Parenting, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Performing Arts, Entertainers, Celebrity, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Social Activism and Entertainment.

Where does Joel Kim Booster travel from?

Joel Kim Booster generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joel Kim Booster?

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Joel Kim Booster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Comedy, Family & Parenting and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joel Kim Booster for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Joel Kim Booster generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy O. Yang, Jaboukie Young White and Sabrina Wu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joel Kim Booster for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/05/2024.

Joel Kim Booster Videos

Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual | Official Trailer | Netflix
Why Fire Island Is "A Safe Haven For Queer People" - Joel Kim ...
Joel Kim Booster: “I Would Eat Your Dog, Sight Unseen”
Joel Kim Booster - Sleeping with the Enemy - This Is Not Happening
Joel Kim Booster Stand-Up

Joel Kim Booster News

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    Joel Kim Booster is an actor, comedian and writer who has risen in the comedy scene in the last decade. His humor is satirical with a bold confidence that knows  ...

  • How do I book Joel Kim Booster to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Joel Kim Booster, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Joel Kim Booster are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joel Kim Booster, 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 Joel Kim Booster speak about?

    Joel Kim Booster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Comedy, Family & Parenting, LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Performing Arts, Entertainers, Celebrity, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Social Activism and Entertainment.
  • Where does Joel Kim Booster travel from?

    Joel Kim Booster generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joel Kim Booster?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joel Kim Booster 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 Joel Kim Booster 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 Joel Kim Booster 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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