Brother & Sister · Comedy & Hope
Derrick & Julie Tennant — a speaking duo that leaves audiences laughing harder, feeling deeper, and living bigger.
The Story
Derrick & Julie Tennant are a dynamic brother-and-sister speaking duo. Through humor, hope, and their powerful real-life relationship, they help audiences see obstacles differently and rediscover joy in the middle of real life.
Born with an extra 21st chromosome, Julie has spent her life proving that limits are a matter of perspective. Alongside her brother Derrick — a stand-up comedian and storyteller — she delivers keynotes that blend comedy, candor, and unmistakable heart.
The Experiences
Three signature ways to bring The Love Chromosome into your event — funny, deeply human, impossible to forget.
An unforgettable keynote experience that blends stand-up comedy, story, and audience interaction. Derrick and Julie deliver hope, humor, and a deeply human message that lingers long after the lights come up.
From record-attendance galas to intimate virtual fundraisers, Derrick and Julie elevate the room — moving guests to laughter, tears, and generosity. They make your mission impossible to forget.
A character-education experience kids actually beg to talk about at dinner. Engaging, funny, and impactful — modeling resilience, kindness, and the courage to see obstacles differently.
The Duo
The Boss
Julie is Derrick's sister, hero, and best friend — and the emotional heart of the brand. She has Down syndrome, an extra copy of chromosome 21, and we joke it's actually the Love Chromosome. On stage she radiates joy, kindness, confidence, and quick wit. Audiences fall in love with her instantly.
The Brother
Derrick is a one-armed comedian and motivational speaker who survived a brain injury that left his left side paralyzed. He travels full-time speaking on resilience, joy, and turning obstacles into opportunities — blending stand-up, storytelling, audience interaction, and heart.
In The Room
Schools, conferences, banquets, and fundraisers — a glimpse of what it looks like when Derrick & Julie take the stage.
Wall of Praise
Real words from event hosts, audiences, and organizers after the lights come up.
"We hosted a virtual fundraising event and all the feedback we received was very positive! Derrick is easy going and fun to work with. Julie is a true treasure. Most reviews were about how much everyone adored Julie and her message (and shirts)."
Bring The Love Chromosome
Tell us about your conference, banquet, school assembly, or fundraiser. Derrick & Julie will personally read it.
