Saheem Ali

Saheem Ali

Keynote Speaker: Associate Artistic Director & Resident Director at The Public Theater

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Saheem Ali Biography

Saheem Ali is the associate artistic director and resident director of The Public Theater. Recent audio productions include Romeo y Julieta, Shipwreck, and Richard II at The Public. Other productions include Fires in The Mirror (Signature Theater), The Rolling Stone (Lincoln Center Theater), The New Englanders (Manhattan Theatre Club), and Passage (Soho Rep), among many others. He has workshopped new plays at Playwrights Horizons, Playwrights Realm, MCC, New York Stage and Film, Page 73, and The Lark. Ali is a Usual Suspect at New York Theater Workshop, Sir John Gielgud Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Fellow, and Shubert Theatre Fellow. A proud immigrant from Kenya, he has been featured in American Theatre, The New York Times, and The Lark Blog.

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Saheem Ali Videos

The Word His Stage: A Conversation with Saheem Ali
#TalkbackTuesday with Saheem Ali and Michael Thurber
Saheem Ali and Lupita Nyong'o Kick off the First ARTS LUNCH

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How much does it cost to book Saheem Ali for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Saheem Ali, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Saheem Ali, 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 Saheem Ali speak about?

Saheem Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Workshop and Entertainment.

Where does Saheem Ali travel from?

Saheem Ali 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 Saheem Ali?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saheem Ali 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 Saheem Ali 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 Saheem Ali 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.


Saheem Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Performing Arts, Television & Film and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Saheem Ali for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Saheem Ali 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 Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs and Jonathan Groff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Saheem Ali for an upcoming event.

Saheem Ali Videos

The Word His Stage: A Conversation with Saheem Ali
#TalkbackTuesday with Saheem Ali and Michael Thurber
Saheem Ali and Lupita Nyong'o Kick off the First ARTS LUNCH
  • How do I book Saheem Ali to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Saheem Ali, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Saheem Ali, 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 Saheem Ali speak about?

    Saheem Ali is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Workshop and Entertainment.
  • Where does Saheem Ali travel from?

    Saheem Ali 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 Saheem Ali?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Saheem Ali 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 Saheem Ali 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 Saheem Ali 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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