Wendee Lee Curtis is a veteran news anchor and Broadway performer bringing the art of news-level production, live entertainment, and the magic of connection to events as a host, moderator and emcee. 

Her experience in both the corporate and theatrical worlds makes her an ideal presenter for hybrid events that need to reach all attendees, virtual or in-house, to be memorable. With her expert knowledge and powerful presence, Wendee will keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.

Highlights of on-camera celebrity interviewing include Joe Jackson (Father of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson) for the documentary "Making Michael"; the EPIC Conference with Billy Porter, Misty Copeland, Lilias White, and Douglas Lyons; and individual interviews with well-known personalities such as Liza Minnelli, Donald Trump, Wayne Brady, Al Green, Tony Danza, Miranda Lambert, Kelly Pickler, Jerry O’Connell, and EXTRA co-hosts Dayna Devon and Mark McGrath.

Additional hosting experience includes live events for WeTV, Disney Family’s Chick Chat: a Girl's Guide to Life with Teri Hatcher, Tone Network’s “Tone Talks” with Rachel DeAlto, Joyce Marter, and Tara Stiles, and CCA Live with Liz J. Simpson.

Wendee's moderator and emcee experience also include live events for numerous pharmaceutical and Fortune 100 companies: AstraZeneca, GE Healthcare, Pfizer, Moderna, Sanofi, Roche, Genentech, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Pepsi, Grant Thornton, Thomson Reuters, and many, many more. 

Wendee's love for entertainment is matched only by her love of adventure and global travel with visits to more than 32 countries and 36 of the 50 United States.

Topics:

  • Are you ready to explore the theater of team building? Join veteran Broadway performer Wendee Lee Curtis for a captivating keynote on how to create strong team cultures by leveraging lessons from the Broadway stage! You'll learn and use UNIQUE tried-and-true theatrical principles to QUICKLY build strong teams within your organizations.

    Learning Outcomes:

    •Learn how the ethos of musical theater can serve as a roadmap for people to come together and develop creative approaches for collaboration & community.

    •Experience the power of theater-inspired exercises to strengthen team cohesion and identity.

    •See how choreography and vibrant storytelling can produce powerful team-building results.

    With fun exercises and thought-provoking reflections, you'll discover how Broadway-inspired techniques can be used to turn a group of people into a passionate community of performers; raising the curtain and taking teams to the next level – together.

  • Video is a powerful, effective part of team building and marketing strategy—as video can increase conversions up to 80%. Yet many leaders, company representatives and the like have not been properly trained and prepped for on-camera and large meeting presentation skills. If you’re not learning how to market and communicate effectively, you’re literally leaving money on the table. In this step-by-step workshop, Wendee will teach you the S.P.E.A.K. formula and camera techniques she’s successfully used to help clients confidently execute, connect and captivate. This workshop will help any executive, leader or team looking for communication growth—whether on screen or in-person—to discover their hidden talents and leverage their untapped potential. This workshop can be customized to your needs, with additional small group coaching with guided learning modules, step-by-step templates, exercises and on-camera opportunities to present included.

  • A natural on camera or on the stage, Wendee Lee brings her professionalism and flexibility to her hosting duties. From script reviews to rehearsals to live hosting duties, Wendee Lee will help you produce a seamless event, guiding audiences throughout the scheduled program. Host/Emcee options include live broadcasts & events, webcasts, pre-recorded events & conferences, hybrid events, sales trainings, live-streaming, and podcasts.

  • No one guides a moderated conversation quite like a trained on-camera professional. Whether working from scripted questions or responding on the fly, Wendee Lee is a natural conversationalist, ready to moderate your speakers, invited guests, and/or corporate leaders in an engaging conversation. Moderating options include live & virtual panels, screenings, podcasts, and forums.

Twitter: @wendee_speaks

Instagram: @wendee_speaks

Reviews:

“Wendee was our Emcee at a National Sales Meeting for a well-known pharma company. It was a two-week meeting and Wendee started each day with the most amazing energy, poise, humor, class, and effectiveness. She was loved by all the presenters she interacted with as well as over 600 attendees. If you are looking for a wonderful Emcee/Host for your event I would highly recommend without ANY reservations Wendee Lee Curtis. ”
— Pinerock
“Wendee is AMAZING!! From the first time we spoke, and throughout the process of working together, she was approachable, flexible, and responsive. She did a great job emceeing 2 programs for the same client (they loved her so much the first time, they asked her back for another program 6 months later!)”
— InVision Communications