Karimah Westbrook

Karimah Westbrook

Keynote Speaker: Actress, Writer & Producer; Best Known for "All American"

Karimah Westbrook Biography

An accomplished actress, writer and producer Karimah Westbrook stars as devoted single parent Grace James in the hit series “All American," in which her performance earned her a Black Reel nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Westbrook, a Chicago native, loved performing from an early age. She acted in school plays and later in community theater productions. Her big break came when she fearlessly crashed a Chicago audition for the feature film Save the Last Dance, despite having no appointment or representation. She landed a role in the Paramount box office hit and never looked back, enrolling in the Academy of Dramatic Arts West and relocating to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.

Since then, Westbrook has captured the attention of audiences with diverse roles in television, film and theater. She made her television debut in 2000, appearing in an episode of CBS' medical drama "City of Angels." She has guest-starred on many hit shows, including Showtime’s award-winning dramedy “Shameless” and “Masters of Sex,” Freeform’s family series “The Fosters” and AMC’s period drama “Mad Men.” She also appeared in NBC’s award-winning crime drama “Aquarius.”

On the big screen, Westbrook can be seen in After We Collided, the sequel to the box-office hit After, based on Anna Todd’s best-selling book series. She starred opposite Matt Damon and Julianne Moore in Suburbicon as the wife and mother of the first black family to move into an all-white town. Westbrook also starred in American Violet opposite Alfre Woodard, The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp and the indie feature Bolden.

On stage, Westbrook was recognized with an NAACP Theater Award nomination for her starring role in “It’s Just Sex!” She also starred in “Pieces” at the Pasadena Playhouse, “The Girls of Summer” at Avery Schreiber Playhouse, “Boys Life” at The Cast Theater and “Glengarry Glen Ross” at The Working Stage Theater. In addition, her credits include the Stella Adler Theater production of “A Black Trilogy” and Ivar Theater’s “Dawgs.”

With her talent extending behind the camera, Westbrook wrote, produced and starred in the BET short film “Best Kept Secret,” earning a Best Actress nomination from the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago. She also produced the award-winning short films “A Fire in a Dovecot,” “Watts & Volts” and “Pastor Stuart.”

Offscreen, Westbrook enjoys giving back. She has mentored at A Place Called Home, which helps at-risk youth in South Central Los Angeles develop healthy and fulfilling lives through programs in arts, education and wellness. She also volunteers at the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row and with My Friend’s House Foundation, which provides food, clothing and services to the homeless.

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Karimah Westbrook Videos

Karimah Westbrook Talks The CW's 'All American'
Karimah Westbrook Made Sure the All American Cast Was a Family
Karimah Westbrook appearance on KTLA News

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What topics does Karimah Westbrook speak about?

Karimah Westbrook is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Acting, Performing Arts, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Social Activism and Entertainment.

Where does Karimah Westbrook travel from?

Karimah Westbrook 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 Karimah Westbrook?

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

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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.


Karimah Westbrook is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Acting Speakers and Performing Arts. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karimah Westbrook for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Karimah Westbrook 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 Viola Davis, Robin Givens and Todd Bridges. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karimah Westbrook for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/10/2024.

Karimah Westbrook Videos

Karimah Westbrook Talks The CW's 'All American'
Karimah Westbrook Made Sure the All American Cast Was a Family
Karimah Westbrook appearance on KTLA News
Karimah Westbrook | Suburbicon Premiere Interviews | TIFF17

Karimah Westbrook News

  • How do I book Karimah Westbrook to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Karimah Westbrook, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karimah Westbrook are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karimah Westbrook, 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 Karimah Westbrook speak about?

    Karimah Westbrook is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Acting, Performing Arts, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Television & Film, Social Activism and Entertainment.
  • Where does Karimah Westbrook travel from?

    Karimah Westbrook 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 Karimah Westbrook?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karimah Westbrook 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 Karimah Westbrook 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 Karimah Westbrook 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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