NJ Entertainers
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    • Balloon Art
    • Airbrush Tattoos
    • Canvas Painting Parties
    • Slime Parties
    • Bee Talks
    • Live Event Painting
    • Party Clowns
    • Children's Magic & Closeup Magic
    • Glow Parties
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About Us

NJ Entertainers has been providing entertainment since September of 2003.  We were founded by Larissa Symbouras, an award-winning face painter, who discovered by happenstance that her fine arts background, together with her penchant for parties, came together to create one heck of a face painter.  Over the years, she added other services, and as she grew more involved in the entertainment community, her network of wonderful artists and entertainers expanded.  With her business and clientele also growing, NJ Entertainers was born.  
Larissa takes her work and her obligation to you seriously.  and has officially committed to continuing to improve her skills by becoming competency certified and joining FACE:  The International Face Painting Association.
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Now she works to ensure that all the clients and planners who contact her have their events staffed by the very best local entertainers in the industry.  
Larissa's husband, Eric, an award winning pitmaster, owns J 'n' C BBQ, a restaurant, food truck, and catering team.  He supplies the catering and fun food to make your party the best from beginning to end!
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​We are your one-stop shopping for party and event entertainment and food in NJ, NYC, southern New York State, eastern Pennsylvania, and beyond!
201-218-4741
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About our Entertainers' and Artists' Supplies

Your health and safety and the health and safety of your child and guests is of paramount importance. 

As a result, we are adamant about maintaining our health and our kits, making sure we and our supplies are clean and ready to go.  We minimize the risk of spreading germs by using a new sponge for each person, and we will not and cannot paint anyone who appears sick, is coughing, sneezing, or has evidence of a runny nose.  Our brushes go through a wash-rinse-sanitize-rinse process akin to those used in commercial kitchens between each person or reloading of makeup to minimize risk as well.
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It's also for that reason that only FDA-compliant face makeup is used in our face painting, as well as cosmetic glitters and shimmers.  Never will you see craft glitter or actual paint in an NJ Entertainers setup, not even acrylic and tempera paints labeled "non-toxic."  Craft paints and glitters are not made for use on the skin and can cause allergic reactions or damage to the eyes.  Want proof?  Read this.

Even the temporary tattoos we use are made using only skin-safe cosmetic adhesive and cosmetic glitters, or FDA-compliant tattoo inks.

In a commitment to doing our part for the environment, where possible, several of us have shifted to the use of biodegradable cosmetic glitters, made in the United States and New Zealand.  Biodegradable glitters are made from compostable/biodegradable cellulose from eucalyptus or corn plants, rather than plastic. 

When it comes to henna, we am adamant about using only natural brown, harmless henna.  You'll never find so-called "black henna" being used.

Covid Prevention & Concerns

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In order to protect our clients and their guests, Larissa has taken courses over the past year and has been certified in Advanced Health and Hygiene for Face Painters and in Covid-19 Infection Prevention & Control.

The information obtained has, of course, been shared with the other artists and entertainers who perform with NJ Entertainers, and the protocols are being followed by everyone with whom we work.

Some of Our Clients

Jenny Orsini Events Logo
Moet Hennessy Logo
1 Gym 4 All Logo
Tribeca Film Festival Logo
Genesco Sports Logo
The Village Therapy Place Logo
The Valerie Fund Logo
Kara Kakes Logo
Fight 4 Autism Logo
Franklin Lakes Recreation Department
Chabad Center Logo
Ramsey Chamber of Commerce logo
Taste of Battery Park City Logo
Snazaroo Logo
Heart & Sole Walk logo
The Wyckoff Reformed Church Nursery School logo
J 'n' C BBQ Logo
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge logo
Princeton University Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students Logo
Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament logo
Global Beauty Group Logo
Barnert Temple logo
Marlabs Logo
Township of Mahwah Logo
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  • Home
  • ABOUT US
  • Our Services
    • Face Painting
    • Temporary Tattoos
    • Caricatures
    • Henna, White Henna, Henna Lace
    • Balloon Art
    • Airbrush Tattoos
    • Canvas Painting Parties
    • Slime Parties
    • Bee Talks
    • Live Event Painting
    • Party Clowns
    • Children's Magic & Closeup Magic
    • Glow Parties
    • Fun Food
    • BBQ Catering
    • Professional Photo Shoots & Private Appointments
    • Balloon Decor & Foam Flower Decor
    • Mrs. Claus
  • OUR FEATURED ENTERTAINERS
  • FAQ
  • Testimonials
  • Free Fun Stuff
  • Contact Us
  • The Books