Entertainers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Bachelor's degree40%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Nordstrom
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Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year25%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 247 profiles for Entertainers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Entertainer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $70,863 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,767 – $112,171 yearly
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Entertainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certification (CITI)American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsBehavior ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSales Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceBambooTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceEvent Entertainer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRAED OperationCPROSHASkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipActingEnglishExperience Working with ChildrenShift Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLatte ArtCommunication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingAttraction Lead
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Paraprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican Sign LanguageEnglishServingContent and event production
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHospitalityGuest RelationsHospitality Industry Experience
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What's the average time to fill an entertainer role?
The average time to fill an entertainer role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do entertainers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an entertainer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for entertainers?
Common licenses or certifications for entertainers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to entertainers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to entertainers include: performer, barista and event entertainer.
What level of education is common for an entertainer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an entertainer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an entertainer?
Most entertainers have 14 years of professional experience.
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