Get To Know Your Mentors
Booth Daniels
VP of Student Experience
Meet Booth
Booth is an actor/singer/voice-over artist based out of NYC.He’s been doing voice-over for over a decade, and has worked with a variety of clients including Comcast, Citibank, United Healthcare, and Nick, Jr. He earned a BA in Theatre from Brandeis University, as well as a Masters from at Boston Conservatory.Booth’s passion for voiceover is influenced by his theatrical and on-camera background. When coaching his students, he revels in exploring the myriad of techniques and styles that help bring a script to life. In addition, his background in client services fuels his passion for providing exceptional customer experiences – never afraid of rolling up his sleeves and working hard for the SAV community!Working regionally and off-Broadway, some of his favorite stage credits include Mr. Mayor in Seussical, Milo Tindle in Sleuth, Rick Steadman in The Nerd, Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Vernon in They’re Playing Our Song, Moonface in Anything Goes, and Barnaby in Hello Dolly. Booth has also worked the cabaret and comedy festival circuit for many years, as well as being a studio singer for a variety of albums.When not talking for a living, updating boothvo.com, coaching future VO stars, or advocating for the SAV family, he can be found spending time with his wife and daughter, his fish, and his pair of high-maintenance cats.
Bonnie Marie Williams
VO Pro Director
Meet Bonnie
From Los Angeles to the East Coast and back again, Bonnie Marie Williams has been acting for over 25 years on the stage, in television and film, and full-time behind the mic since 2018. Featured VO clients include Marvel’s Avengers STATION, Pokemon, Nintendo Switch, and Cisco. In addition to acting, Bonnie is also a film producer and podcast host, casting director, coach, social media maven, director, and talent wrangler.When she’s not in the studio, she’s drinking too much coffee, trying out a new Pinterest recipe or two, counting down the days to Halloween, or geeking out over all things Star Wars, Batman, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She believes that with great voice comes great power, and there’s a voiceover superhero in all of us. She’s so excited to put on her cape and help save the day with the Such a Voice team!
Brian Thon
Introductory Class Instructor
Meet Brian
Award-winning media producer, voice-over actor, event speaker, and consultant. A Member of the World-Voices Organization (WoVO), a legacy member of the Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists, and a supporter of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences SOVAS Relief Fund, Thon (pronounced ‘Tone’), holds hundreds of VO credits including The Golden Trailer Awards, Amazon, Fox, GE Healthcare, Clarion Inn & Suites, NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, radio, television, stage, and film.Brian’s media production includes working with a TONY nominated Broadway composer, Broadway performers, a music producer for gold-selling artists (Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj), Emmy Award winners, NY Times best-selling authors and podcaster, an Audible bestseller, Second City Television, Hollywood casting directors (HBO, Disney, and Warner Bros.), a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame percussionist (TomTom Club, Tina Turner), and engineers of Steven Tyler & Joe Perry (Aerosmith) and Academy Award-winning composer, Trent Reznor. Thon was also an advisor and coach to McKinney Studios, an award-winning voice studio, and trainer of Demi Lovato, Scott Hoying (founding member of Pentatonix), and Solange and Beyonce Knowles.Longtime feature film standout Bil Rodgers (Switchback, Walt Disney’s Tall Tale) declares Thon “…one of the best producers I’ve ever worked with in my career.”
Justine Reiss
Master Class Instructor
Meet Justine
Justine Reiss is an experienced voice-over talent and casting person with over 18 years experience in the business. She has recently finished spots for Starbucks and Mitsubishi Air and Heat which have both aired nationally. With a strong background in theatre and a degree from Brandeis University, Justine began her professional career doing regional theatre and Shakespeare, which has given her a great ear for dialects, and strong sense of performance, which aids her career in voice-over.Additionally, Reiss has operated her own marketing business in LA helping numerous businesses launch and increase their bottom line. Oh, and did we mention that Reiss has also performed stunts such as high falls, fire burns, and leaping over small buildings with Disney and Universal theme parks? No big deal…She has voiced numerous campaigns for Toshiba, Sonicare, Lexus, CA Oranges, Florida Tourism, Starbucks, and is a recognizable voice for Genie Bra and Cami Shaper. Reiss also has worked in VO casting for 20+ years.
Wendy Shapero
Introductory Class Instructor
Meet Wendy
Wendy Shapero is a successful voice artist, actor, dancer, and comedian. Starting out as a young actress/dancer/choreographer in the Detroit scene, Wendy garnered critical acclaim for her performances onstage in “Antigone,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and “Godspell,” among others.
After touring internationally with a stage production of Disney’s “Pocahontas,” Wendy decided to move out west to Los Angeles to pursue film-acting. Wendy acted in such indie features as “Free Samples,” with Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), and “Expect Delays.” Wendy’s voice-over performances have been featured on Cartoon Network, an advertising campaign for FIAT, and the audiobook for the children’s book, “Flora’s Windy Day,” by Jeanne Birdsall. Wendy has since joined the Such A Voice team to travel throughout the western states and conduct introductory seminars on breaking into the professional voice-over industry. You can visit Wendy’s site here: www.wendyshapero.com
Lisa Foster
Master Class Instructor
Meet Lisa
Lisa Foster has over two decades of broadcasting and voice-over experience, and has one of the most versatile voices in the industry. She has written and voiced live and recorded commercials for dozens of businesses and corporations including Crest Toothpaste, Olay, Café Appassionato, LA Weight Loss, Advanced Laser Clinics, and Sleep Train. Foster has done numerous local and national spots, from website narratives and computer games, to commercials and even comedy bits!She is a well known on-air radio personality in the Seattle broadcast market, and with her state-of-the-art home recording studio, she is now being heard all over the world! Lisa loves to talk, especially about voice-over!Lisa is a member of SaVoa, the Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists.
Evan Lacon
Introductory Class Instructor
Meet Evan
He’s a talented teacher and trainer and he’s excited to share his passion for voice-over with you. Join him for a thrilling intro to voice-over class. It could be that next step that changes your life.
Cindy Alves
Voice Over Career Advisor
Meet Cindy
Her voice has been featured in national commercials, e-learning modules, narrative projects, and app content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. She’s also thousands of days into Duolingo French (though that’s more of a personal quest, with questionable results).Cindy’s eclectic background bridges consulting to CEOs in both the nonprofit and entertainment worlds. Her work spans voice acting, creative consulting, journalism, and experiential marketing. As Director of Partnership & Communications for the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, she helped scale training to more than 25,000 nonprofit leaders and served as Executive Producer of the top-rated Nonprofits Are Messy podcast—shaping content strategy, curating high-impact guests, and growing a loyal listener-ship.At Puppet Heap, where she served as Director of Business Development & Marketing, Cindy helped expand the studio’s audience from 3,000 to over 300,000 through targeted outreach and brand strategy. The studio’s clients include Disney, Nickelodeon, and others. She has collaborated with the studio’s founder, Paul Andrejco, to support Puppet Heap’s creative and strategic growth.Originally from Connecticut by way of Portugal and New York City, Cindy now lives in New Jersey, where she’s cheering on her youngest of three as she heads to college while being faithfully supervised by her opinionated best friend, Nugget the Bichon. She shares love and creative work with her partner, Paul Andrejco. Select voice over work and demos can be found at cindycapsolutions.com
Will Kamp
Introductory Class Instructor
Meet Will
He was born and raised in San Diego California, and his journey in the industry has taken him many exciting routes: He has been an on-air and on-camera talent for nationally recognized radio and TV stations. He has voiced live and recorded commercials for multiple businesses and corporations.Some notable clients and projects he has worked with include: Fox, NBC, Honda, Chipotle, The San Diego Padres, The Chicago Cubs, Anthony Rizzo Foundation, Learning Ally, and Leo Burnett Advertising. He was nominated “Best Comedic Actor” for the San Diego Aubrey Awards, and he has written and recorded multiple songs for his solo artist musical career.He currently resides in Nashville, and is an avid baseball/basketball/football fan. In-between his voice-over and musical endeavors, Will pursues his passion of personal-growth and personal-development and is world-class in inspiring others to pursue their personal life goals and passions.
Such A Voice Coaches
Michael Yurchak
Animation Voice-Over Coach
Demo Producer
Meet Michael
He has also been teaching and coaching for 15 years and has a wealth of experience as a director and producer as well. With a strong sense of what is happening in the industry at the highest level on a day-to-day basis, Michael shares his understanding and experience with students and has a lot of fun along the way!
Jeffrey Kafer
Audiobook Coach
Meet Jeffrey
Jeffrey has served on the Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA audiobook steering committee as an advocate for Union and non-union performers alike and has made a name for himself as an advisor, coach, and audiobook industry expert.
Notable titles include NPC, co-narrated with RC Bray, BIOSHOCK: RAPTURE, THE BOOKS OF BLOOD by Clive Barker, multiple MARVEL titles featuring The Hulk and Fantastic Four, and the wildly popular RULES OF SUPERVILLAINY series. He is also the co-chair of the Independent Audiobook Awards.
He has 2 degrees in cinema and broadcasting and spent the first part of his career as a video game tester for Microsoft before following his true passion of acting. He’s been on stage since he was 13 (his mom still has the bellhop costume she made) and currently lives in Los Angeles. Visit him at audiobookmentor.com and audiobook-voice-over.com
Cathi Colas
Audiobook Coach
Home Studio Advisory Coach
Meet Cathi
Her narrations include Mystery/Suspense, Police Crime Drama Series, Horror, Self-Help, Memoirs, and even the Classics like “Anne of Green Gables” and “Anne of Avonlea”, “Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales”, “The Old Maid”, and many more!Cathi also teaches Home Studio Advisory for Such A Voice and works as an Audio Editor and Proofer for both ProAudio Voices and Learning Ally. She is a Podcaster, Drummer, Equestrian, and was even a spy in the United States Air Force (It’s true!). She brings all of that experience into her coaching and helps her students learn to use their life experiences to find that extra dimension in their narrations.She finds peace of mind living in the mountains of Pine, Colorado with her husband, dogs, and horses.
Chris Okawa
Animation Coach
Meet Chris
Getting his start in commercials he’s had the privilege of working with such brands as Pepsi, Geico, Uber, ESPN, Home Depot, The SF Giants, IBM, Wyndham, The History Channel, Wrangler, and more. On the character side of the mic he’s enjoyed voicing characters for Funimation, SEGA, Ubisoft, Portkey, inXile, WB Interactive, Ion Lands, and Titmouse for such titles as House of The Dead: Remake, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Wasteland 3, EDF: World Brothers, Cloudpunk, and Wanderer.As a coach, he brings his zany flair to the virtual booth, empowering talent to push past the expected read into a realm of authenticity and freshness. His coaching clients have gone on to work with Adobe, Buick, Virgin, Publix, NBA 2k20, and more and he’s thrilled to join powers with the Such A Voice team.
Dale Leopold
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Dale
Following a successful career in IT, he rediscovered his love of acting while working at his favorite job, being a stay-at-home dad to his two kids, Ryan and Nikki. Having to act as the “home entertainment center” made him curious about getting into voice-over. After studying with several top coaches, he landed his first paying gig in 2009. Since then, Dale has voiced dozens of commercials, corporate narration, e-learning, animation, and audiobook projects, in both English and Spanish. His clients have included Sesame Workshop, Rosetta Stone, Kaiser Permanente, the American Civil War Museum (where he voiced both Ulysses S. Grant and Jefferson Davis), The Richmond Ballet, Telemundo, and many more. In addition to his voice-over work, Dale has appeared in several on-camera roles for shows on AMC, Showtime, Investigation Discovery, and the Smithsonian Channel. And he regularly performs on the Richmond stage, including an annual Halloween recreation of Orson Welles’ famous War of the Worlds broadcast. And for the past five years he has acted as Showrunner for two award-winning podcasts, BS de Résistance and My Friend Lyssa. This included writing scripts and song lyrics (one song, “The Eagle and the Bear,” reached #1 on the Doctor Demento Countdown in 2018), sound design, audio editing and production, as well as singing and acting. Dale is excited to share his knowledge with aspiring voice actors and nurture their talents. He knows from experience that a good coach is an invaluable asset and hopes to be “that coach” to his students. He lives just outside of Richmond, Virginia, with his wife Nora.
Jimmie Stafford
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Jimmie
His skills are also recently featured in various roles in Genshin Impact and in the Sci-Fi/Horror podcast Beyond The Broadcast. Notable on screen credits include appearances in Lifetime Movie Network’s Secrets In The Snow (2020) and on Showtime’s Shameless. Much like his one of his childhood heroes, improvisational master Jonathan Winters, JW was born and raised in rural Ohio. For most of his life he called Cleveland home. His live performance skills were honed from small stages to arenas as a metal vocalist and announcer/commentator for Burning River Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. While attaining a B.S. in Middle Childhood Math & Science Education, his lifelong passion for voice acting was re-ignited through volunteering to record children’s books for kids undergoing extended stays at nearby Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Upon leaving the classroom, JW relocated to Los Angeles where he now resides and works full-time as a voice/screen actor that shares a passion for learning as your coach with Such A Voice!
Eli Katz
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Eli
She was once described as having, “…a boisterous, throaty laugh that sounds like an invitation. On a sit-com, she’d play the wacky gal pal.” Her unique sound has been heard in the Audible Original, Mistletoe Murders, on commercials for Bell Canada, Volvo, and MSC Cruises, in video games for Sega, Microsoft, and THQ Nordic, and more. As a theatrically trained actor, both in the US and UK, her theatre credits span decades and spaces around the globe. She can also be seen on screen in Chicago Fire, What We Do In The Shadows, and the soon-to-be-released, Welcome to Derry, on HBO.Eli has also been a tap dancer since she was 5 years old and loves to teach and take classes. Her feet have never stopped moving! Being first generation North American and the daughter of immigrants has created an intense curiosity inside of her and a desire to truly understand how other humans live around the world. It is what makes her an engaging and dynamic storyteller. Eli is a Canadian born, New Jersey bred Anglophile living in Toronto with her husband, Justin, son, Zev (a voice actor in his own right), and cheeky kitty, Mrs. Weasley. Check out her work at https://www.katzscratchvo.com
Chelsea Spirito
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Chelsea
With VO credits including Robot Chicken, Angel Soft, Google and Bank of America, as well as production credits on Arlo the Alligator Boy, The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers and Spongebob Squarepants 3: Sponge on the Run, Chelsea has a wide range of experience and perspective on the voiceover landscape for film and TV.
Personally, she’s an avid Planned Parenthood volunteer, voracious reader, and owner to a mischievous cat named Gremlin (who may or may not guest star in sessions).
David Cherry
Voice-Over Coach
Meet David
With a professional journey spanning commercials, video games, and live-action dubbing, David’s dynamic voice has been featured in campaigns for major brands like Healthcare.gov, Zaxby’s, Denny’s, and Under Armour. His talent extends into video games, where he’s contributed to high-profile titles such as Honkai Star Rail, Starfield, and Thirsty Suitors. David’s work in live-action dubbing adds a unique dimension to his skill set, enriching international projects for Amazon and other platforms.
As a creator outside the booth, David is also widely known as DataDave—a Twitch Ambassador and Partner with a following of over 62,000. Through his engaging streams, he’s partnered with industry giants like Amazon Prime and Verizon, blending creativity with community building. His passion for gaming, anime, and the art of voice acting drives his content creation and fuels his connection with fans worldwide.
In every role, whether behind a mic or in front of a camera, David brings a warm, relatable energy that resonates with audiences. He’s not just a voice actor; he’s a storyteller, a gamer, and a creative force dedicated to making every project shine.
Terry Briscoe
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Terry
With a background spanning the military, culinary arts, and small business ownership, he offers a unique, relatable teaching style. As an instructor, he’s passionate about helping aspiring voice actors find their voice and build a sustainable career.Terry’s path to voice acting was anything but linear. As a young man in the US military, he developed discipline, resilience, and a deep appreciation for storytelling—skills that now fuel his craft. His journey began with chorus, poetry, and rap, where he honed his voice as a tool for expression. In 2021, he transitioned into professional voice acting, quickly building a reputation for his deep, rich, and authentic sound.Terry’s voice is rugged yet soothing, textured yet honest—one that makes you stop and listen. Whether narrating a brand anthem, voicing a corporate message, or bringing characters to life, he delivers with conviction. He’s voiced projects for The US Army, The DC Lottery, Heinz, the National MS Society, NBC Sports, Pizza Hut, and Novo Nordisk, connecting deeply with audiences.Terry’s voiceover work has earned industry recognition, including a Political Pixie Gold Award and an Inspiration Award for the Pathways to Cures campaign. Living with multiple sclerosis, Terry understands the power of storytelling in raising awareness and inspiring change. His ability to bring authenticity and emotion to every read makes him a sought-after talent.As an instructor, Terry brings infectious energy and practical, real-world advice to his students. He knows what it takes to start from scratch and build a successful voiceover career. His teaching style is down-to-earth and actionable, covering everything from vocal technique to industry navigation. His versatility and experience make him a trusted mentor.Outside of voiceover, Terry is a husband, father, and grandfather—roles that shape his perspective and passion for storytelling. Whether voicing a national campaign or mentoring a student, he remains committed to authenticity, excellence, and empowerment.For those looking to refine their craft and navigate the world of voiceover with confidence, Terry Briscoe is a guide who leads with experience and passion.
Roman Bari
Home Studio Advisor and Coach
Meet Roman
Roman attended Performing Arts School, studied acting with Kevin McCormick, Sears & Switzer, and continues private coaching and training to this day. A loving husband, fun father, and loyal friend; Roman brings a mindset of work hard, play hard wherever he goes. He’s a happy Hawaiian living in a really cold climate! As a dual citizen, Roman has had the opportunity to experience life on both sides of the border. An award-winning musician, award-winning producer/sound designer, 2x award-nominated voice actor and accomplished engineer, he loves his chosen profession. Narration, voiceovers, audio production and music define his passion. He is as comfortable behind a microphone, console, or chosen instrument as he is on stage or in a boardroom.
Adam Bahner
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Adam
With almost two decades of VoiceOver experience, his animation clients include Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network in franchises like Transformers, Robot Chicken and BabyShark. His narration and audiobook clients include Discovery and Penguin Random House.Adam’s Webby-Award-winning and People’s-Choice-Award Nominated music has led to front-page features in The Los Angeles Times, Wired Magazine, USA Today and coverage in hundreds of other global, national and regional publications. He’s been referenced by South Park, Saturday Night Live, The Good Place, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia and covered by John Mayer, Tre Cool, Weezer and Phish.Seen in more than a billion Youtube views, Adam is excited to teach students in a world where anybody can live truthfully and connect.
Samantha Adorno
Voice-Over Coach
MOH/IVR Coach
Demo Producer
Meet Samantha
She has spent many years working at a voice over training studio, assisting voice over students, as well as audio engineering. Sammi truly enjoys using her voice to help keep people in the know about what the world has to offer. Regularly lending her voice to TV & radio commercials, streaming podcast ads, audio dramas, e-learning, narration and MOH-IVR (Telephony) projects. She especially loves using her voice to portray a variety of captivating and charismatic characters.In her spare time she enjoys archery, art, music, watching TV and movies, reading, and learning new things. If she could get sucked into an animated TV series she’d be a Paladin of Voltron, a Bob’s Burgers character, or an Avatar Air bender. She also loves everything from the ‘80’s. With her sparkling and fun personality she knows how to get the job done in the recording booth. Always genuinely immersing herself in each project that she’s working on.When she’s not working as a voice actor she enjoys sharing her knowledge of voice over, especially with those new to the industry and eager to get started. She’s been lucky enough to have had great mentors in the VO industry, and believes in paying it forward.
Pamela Muldoon
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Pamela
Since 2009, she has provided voiceover services across a wide range of genres including Medical, commercial, corporate narration, eLearning, explainer video, and telephony.
Pamela brings a unique ability to align voice performance with brand objectives and audience expectations. She delivers clean, consistent audio and a collaborative, professional experience that keeps projects on track and on message.
Brad Grochowski
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Brad
His journey began as a classically trained actor, complemented by years as a vaudeville-style stage performer. His experience extends beyond the stage, as he has also taught children and adults in diverse subjects—ranging from acting to gardening, natural sciences, and STEM—across summer camps, after-school programs, theatres, and professional training centers nationwide.This experience has led him to understand how to meet his students where they are – regardless of where they are – to efficiently and effectively get them up and running with their new skill set.His multifaceted expertise makes Brad an exceptional choice for introducing newcomers and those with experience alike, into an amazing career as a voice actor.
Glad Klassen
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Glad
Her passion for meaningful communication shines through every script she brings to life. Storytelling comes naturally for Glad, so narration of film, audiobooks and inspirational videos has filled much of her time in the studio. She’s also been heard on many commercial and e-learning projects, with some of her more notable clients including Honda motorcycles, Roche Pharmaceuticals and Apple Inc. Complimenting her VO career comes Glad’s love of theatre and motivational speaking. She acted and directed in community theatre for 15 years and has also been invited to bring her inspirational messages to small and large groups throughout North America. When Glad isn’t at the mic in her home studio, she’s often found traveling the continent or cycling the trails and kayaking the waterways in her beloved home in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Ed Renninger
Voice-Over Coach
VOSM Coach
Demo Producer
Meet Ed
Prior to that, he trained for four years at The University of the Arts. He’s appeared on TV, in major movies, on the radio, in Video games, in MoCap suits, on stage, directing off stage, producing theatre, producing 9 commercials, directing commercials, teaching, copywriting, and had the privilege of recording over 20 professional voice overs, 20 on camera commercials (National and Regional), joining two unions (SAG/AEA), and can sing for you too.Ed has been signed with Paradigm, Buchwald, and most recently DDO Artists Agency. Before that he freelanced with Gage group, Innovative, Abrams, and Carol Ingber and Associates. He lives in Astoria, NY and is deeply passionate about his process and craft. Most importantly, Ed absolutely loves helping people find their true voice and to help them gain the tools to thrive. It is in fact, his favorite thing to do. He is also a very good hugger…With 20 years of professional acting, voice-over, directing, and producing experience in the vibrant hubs of NYC and Philadelphia, Ed brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Ed honed his skills through four years of Conservatory Acting training, and his unwavering passion lies in helping others discover their authentic voices and unbridled joy.You’ve likely encountered Ed’s voice in countless national and international commercial voiceovers, spotted him in no less than 10 national on-camera commercials, and perhaps even recognized him in a few major motion pictures. As a proud member of two prestigious unions, SAG and AEA, Ed not only excels in acting but also thrives as a coach and producer.Currently represented by the esteemed DDO Artists Agency, known for their unparalleled care and support, Ed is deeply committed to nurturing budding talent. In his role as an active technique, audition, and marketing coach leading the VOSM program, Ed has a remarkable track record helping students establishing powerful branding, and most importantly helping them get work!His dedication to the craft and the journey is unwavering, and Ed strives to create enriching and unforgettable experiences.
Jason Yudoff
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Jason
His background as a touring musician and singer/songwriter (whose 2 solo studio albums were selected to the Official Grammy Ballots in a combined 12 categories) has given him an innate meter and microphone technique that has proved invaluable in recording thousands of commercial, promo, narration, animation, video game, eLearning and ADR sessions for clients like Mastercard, Chase, State Farm, Bud Light, Pepsi, Hasbro, Verizon, Domino’s, Slimfast, Marvel, Geico, Office Depot, Law & Order, Nickelodeon, Miller Lite, Chipolte, Wheel of Fortune, Staples, ESPN, Starz, AMC, Arm & Hammer, Jet Blue, Dunkin’ Donuts, Rite Aid, Cablevision, Lay’s, Toyota, Checkers & Rally’s, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, and literally hundreds more encompassing every facet of American life.In the ADR world, Jason has voiced countless animated characters of all shapes and sizes ranging in age from 10 to 80 – from way back classic episodes of SNL’s ‘TV Funhouse’ and MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch to new series Underdogs, The Little Prince, Tobie Lolness and the feature film The Donkey King. In live action, he has voice-matched an Oscar-winning actor, an Oscar-nominated actor, been privately directed by two Oscar-nominated directors, and has enjoyed leading and featured voice roles for Netflix, Amazon, and IDC along with group work in numerous films and TV shows.Born and bred in Brooklyn, NY, Jason started his career as the youngest talent agent in NYC in the early 90’s, representing teen stars like James Van Der Beek, Tara Reid and Jason Biggs, learning the nuances of show business from the inside out. In addition to running clinics for studios like Weist Barron and One on One back in the day, he has given Voice Acting Master Classes for performing arts high schools, colleges and professional theatre companies across the country. He is a passionate coach and director who mixes a healthy dose of positivity and perspective, loves talking about ‘the biz’ and sharing his experiences, empowering beginners to pursue their dreams, and helping more advanced students reach their potential.
Jason Leadingham
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Jason
He is a member of SAG-AFTRA with 20+ years of formal acting education and experience not only in voice-over but as an on-camera actor for commercials and tv-shows. He has also been acting in regional theatre productions since age 6. Jason holds an acting degree from Carson-Newman University.He has a wide range of voice acting credits, from narration/e-learnings for big corporations such as P&G/Braun, Bayer, and Klarna.com to voicing many characters in animation projects and video games (Breaker’s World, One True Hero, and more). Most notably, he has recently booked commercial work for major brands such as; Samsung, Dell, Citizen’s Bank, KFC, Dairy Queen, Tim Horton’s, Takis, Uber Eats, and more. He has a lead role in an animation project coming to Hulu in the near future and is the creator/show-runner of The Dadbod of Destiny Podcast. A fully scripted and produced audio fantasy-comedy. He and his wife, Brooke, reside in the Indianapolis, Indiana area and are the parents of two amazing children, ages 5 and 4. More at www.JasonLeadingham.com
Jan Haley-Soule
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Jan
She started acting and dancing in her hometown of Berkeley, CA. While attending an acting school in San Francisco, she found a flyer announcing a voice-over workshop taught by the legendary Lucille Bliss of Hollywood. Lucille helped Jan record her very first demo reel (on an audio cassette) and Jan immediately began booking jobs. She went on to study acting and dance at The Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, England, and upon graduation relocated to Los Angeles.Over the years Jan has had a recurring role on a soap opera, acted in two Sundance award-winning films, had one film go to Cannes in 2015, and has modeled for many national and international print campaigns. She danced with a Bay Area-based dance team for five years that performed in many parades and theme parks including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disneyland, and The Hollywood Holiday Parade. Her voice over work includes numerous national and international commercials, video games, apps, narrations, audio tours, tutorials, and cartoons. She has made announcements for advertisers during events at Madison Square Garden, and she has an annual recurring gig as the announcer of the video game nominees for the Game Developers Conference Awards at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.In an effort to give back to her community, Jan has taught voice-over at continuation high schools in the Bay Area and works with autistic teens at Actors For Autism in North Hollywood.
Valeria Oddone
Software Engineer
Meet Valeria
Soon she started recording commercial and promotional pieces for local advertising agencies and TV channels. In 2011 she started recording for International agencies and media companies. Today her experience is focused on TV, radio and Internet commercials but also in documentaries, audiobooks, Institutional voice, welcome and hold on messages. Apart from that she is Professor in Public Speaking and Sound Design in Universidad Católica del Uruguay. You can also visit Valeria’s site here: www.valeriaoddone.com
Jessica Magers
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Jessica
Jess’ voice has been heard on thousands of radio ads all across the US and Canada. She produces broadcast quality audio with a special emphasis on narration.Jess has voiced radio and TV ads for clients including Disney Resorts, Exempla Healthcare, The Rocky Mountain News, and Volkswagen. She also provides voice-over for The US Army, Exempla Healthcare, CH2M Hill, Coors, Adobe, Playboy, Philips, Time Warner Cable, The Denver Post, The Montreal Gazette, and countless others.Jessica lives in McCall, Idaho with her husband and two pooches. In her free time, she can be found Airstreaming, traveling, hiking, cooking, belly dancing, and volunteering with the local animal rescue.
Timothy Callaway
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Timothy
Tim took up voice acting because he thought it would be cool to do commercials, then with the support of some great voice coaches and a bit of luck, discovered he also had the chops to do video games, e-learning, corporate narration and phone system recordings. His clients span the globe and include B&H Photo, GenStone, Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts, Georgia State University Athletics and Vinda International. Tim has always been drawn to entertainment, performing both on stage and in front of the camera. He spent six years as a radio DJ in Las Vegas and also produced and hosted nearly 250 podcast episodes. Never one to shy away from new media, Tim also records UGC videos for numerous health and home product clients. You can check out samples of his wide-ranging body of work at VegasVoiceActor.com. Tim loves sharing his experience with rising talents of all ages and is thrilled to be part of the Such A Voice Team and help you find your voice.
Adam Michael Rose
Dialect & Accent Reduction Coach
Meet Adam
Adam has worked with actors from “Game of Thrones,” “Orange Is the New Black,” and “The Americans,” and he’s also coached productions at theater companies, colleges, and schools throughout the country (“Mary Poppins,” “The 39 Steps,” “Noises Off,” “Pride and Prejudice,” and “Guys and Dolls”). Adam’s been a guest artist at state thespian festivals in California, Texas, Georgia, and Nevada, and at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska.Adam is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied with teachers from the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and Playwrights Horizons Theater. He has also trained in voice and speech with British American Drama Academy (BADA), Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, and the Theater Lab of Washington, DC.Adam is always on a quest to make voice and speech work practical, engaging, and FUN for his clients. His goal is for you to be excited about learning new ways to speak–almost as excited as he is.
Craig Spear
Vice President of Coaching
Meet Craig
Craig’s long and wide-ranging career in the broadcasting and voice-over industries
began in college radio, where he originated Kaleidoquiz, the largest and longest-running
radio trivia contest in campus history. During the summer months—and on
weekends—he deejayed a top-forty radio show in his hometown of Cedar Rapids.
Later, as writer and producer for ABC’s San Francisco flagship station, KGO, he
produced news and talk programs, including the nationally syndicated Dr. Dean Edell
Show, the top-rated talk show in America for over a decade.
Subsequently, he served as Segment Producer for NBC’s daytime talk show Dr. Dean,
competing directly with CBS’s Donahue and ABC’s Oprah.
Recipient of multiple awards over his career, his radio documentary, “Golden Gate: The
Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built,” won the prestigious National Associated Press “Best
Documentary” award.
And as an independent producer, he counseled and coached many well-known public
figures, including California Governor Jerry Brown and legendary San Francisco 49ers
quarterback Joe Montana.
In more recent years, Craig has established himself as a leading voice-over coach and
demo producer. His clients have voiced hundreds of national campaigns for Fortune 50
companies, from Microsoft to McDonald’s, Wells Fargo to Walmart.
He has had the additional good fortune of working with an impressive list of
accomplished actors and entertainers, including cast members of NPR’s Prairie Home
Companion and renowned voice artist Steve Downes—best known for his portrayal of
Master Chief in the Xbox hit Halo, possibly the most celebrated video game in history.
Writer, producer, director, coach, and performer, Craig brings his multifaceted
background in broadcast journalism and the performing arts to his current role as
Director of Coaching for Such A Voice.
In his off-hours, Craig loves to read, write, swim, and bike—and enjoys all things vocal.
Jon Luke Thomas
Voice-Over Coach
Meet Jon
He began his voiceover journey in 2007 and has since recorded countless commercials for such varied clients as NBC, McDonald’s and the San Diego Zoo. He can also be heard in animated projects from Warner Brothers, Amazon Prime Video and Cartoon Network. He has dubbed foreign language TV series for Netflix, voice-matched celebrities for video games, and in 2016 he won a Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for bringing Randy Johnson’s hit-by-pitch bird back to life for Fox Sports. He is tremendously grateful for his coaching career at Such A Voice and looks forward to meeting and working with talent from all over the world!
Ben Marney
Home Studio Advisory Coach
Meet Ben
His early exposure to the studio environment carried into an impressive career as a professional singer and musician, during which time he toured across the globe while performing aboard most major cruise lines such as Disney Cruise Line, Royal Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, to name a few.In 2008, Ben graduated from Such A Voice’s Master Class, and has since been able to develop an extensive client list while providing voice-over for literally hundreds of radio and television commercials, as well as political spots and numerous corporate videos. For the last four years, Ben has been the narrator for three television shows: “Hillbilly Blood” (Discovery Channel and Destination America Channel), “Travelin’ Hunter” (Sportsman Channel), and “Guidefitter TV” (Sportsman Channel).Voice-over was a natural transition for Ben. As a singer, he understood how to use the pitch and range of his voice to create emotion in his reads. He shared his passion for voice-over from 2010-2012 as a coach for Such A Voice, and has returned to provide support to our students as they learn to use and produce quality home-studio recordings.
Meet The Post Production Team!
Claudine Ohayon
Producer
Vice President of Production
Meet Claudine
The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Hollywood Film Awards and the Daytime Emmys, one of which she did right from her home studio to more than SIX MILLION VIEWERS! Claudine has also appeared on camera in national network commercials, independent and studio films, and web series. As a long-time interviewer for television, she has sat down to talk with some of the greatest icons and pop artists of our times. She’s been a proud card-carrying union member since 1993.As VP of Production at Such a Voice, Claudine oversees the production process through to the final amazing demos the talented SAV team creates for our students. She also serves as a producer, preparing students one-on-one for their demos, as well as directing them in their demo recording sessions.Claudine is a devoted mom, native Brooklynite, fluent French speaker, and is notoriously first and last on the dance floor.
Oliver Gebhardt
Post-Production Manager
Meet Oliver
He has worked on major label projects as well as with local national and international artists. Oliver has worked with Such A Voice since 2009 and has helped upcoming talent break into the voice-over industry.
Nancy Wilson
Producer
Audition Mastery Coach
Meet Nancy
There, she started as head of commercial production, and then became a staff announcer for ten years. She became one of the signature voices for Digital Planet (now Sirius) and also created and produced one hour radio specials for DP, including, State of the Planet. Nancy went on to create and distribute two radio programs on her own: Big Blue Planet, which was written about in USA Today, and won two Silver Medals at the New York Festivals International Radio Competition, and The Larry Carlton Show, which was broadcast on Music Choice. She has done numerous on-camera projects, and hundreds of voice-overs. One of her most enjoyable gigs was being the voice of smooth jazz for Korean Airlines in- flight service. She will soon be a workshop instructor at the SAG/AFTRA Actors Conservatory. She also casts, directs and performs in the SAG/AFTRA Radio Plays, at the Gene Autry Theatre in Los Angeles. Check out Nancy’s websites: www.nancywilsonvo.com, and
www.nancywilson.podomatic.com.
Tara Rao
Producer
Meet Tara
Her career has spanned two decades in network and cable television and her voice has been heard on TBS, IFC, Oxygen, Logo, Science Channel, and more. She has also voiced various off air, narration, and corporate projects. She has written and produced show launches for original and syndicated properties, channel-wide rebrands, upfront presentations, and has played a vital part in full network launches. The experience Tara has gained promoting clients including IFC, VH1, SyFy, truTV, Nickelodeon, Food Network, and many more… is put to great use here at Such A Voice, promoting our students.
Kathy Kelly (Welsh)
Post-Production
Meet Kathy
She broke into the industry by working in live performance venues as both talent and technician. At the beginning of her career, acting took her to stages from Pennsylvania to California. She then decided to focus on formal training in audio engineering and related technologies. This breadth of experience enables her to see the big picture and to be empathetic to all those involved in the creative process, knowing first-hand what it takes to make an excellent product.She became the lead engineer at Green Room Recording Studios while continuing to learn more as an audio technician. Kathy was on the team that wired Lauryn Hill’s recording studio, and she personally wired the patch bay at Cape Sound. World class boutique audio component company, Old School Audio, then tapped her skills for the development of a new line of pre-amps.If you have heard Fuel’s “Daniel” or Marcy Playground’s unplugged version of their biggest hit, “Sex and Candy”, you have heard a sampling of Kathy’s work. Another highlight was her participation on the audio production side of an Emmy Award winning video. Now after a decade on the post production team at Such A Voice, you can be sure that Kathy will bring her passion for excellence and her attention to detail to your voice-over experience.
Alex Bassily
Post-Production
Meet Alex
He has worked with and directed some of the best voice-over talent in the film, television, and video game industry! We’re lucky to have him on board.
Shane Matsumoto
Post-Production
Meet Shane
Shane’s current work with Nickelodeon and their Birthday Club Project has him recording and editing hours of voice recordings from voice actors such as Patrick Star from Spongebob Squarepants, Josh and Blue from Blue’s Clues, Lincoln Loud from the Loudhouse, Ryan’s Secret Playdate, and dozens of others. Shane has worked with talent in his studio for commercial projects such as Busta Rhymes for Yahoo.com and Des Linden for Brooks Running shoes as well. Shane has always taught and coached on the side, teaching post-production and other audio courses since 2003 at places such as Grand Canyon University, the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, MCC, Collin’s College and Phoenix College. He was even a member of the Q&A panel of production experts in the 1st annual Phoenix Sci-Fi and Horror film festival. Shane produced and edited 94-episodes of Indie Music Phoenix, a regional show on AZTV7, booking, filming, and/or interviewing famous musicians passing through town for his show – artists such as Lacuna Coil, Bullet for My Valentine, Killswitch Engage, Wayne Static from Static X, Mayhem, Dave Ellefson of Megadeath, Sen Dog from Cypress Hill, Zella Day, Ian Anderson band, members of Yes, Vanilla Ice, and tons of others.He also makes music with his progressive industrial band, Paradigm Lost, writing an epic rock opera to release later this year. Though Shane has edited numerous commercials, occasionally he writes jingles too – his most commonly heard jingle was purchased by O’Riley’s auto parts and used by them for nearly 20-years in nearly every one of their commercials nationwide. (O-O-O-O’ Riley’s Auto Parts – Ow!) Not exactly humble, but also not without a sense of humor, Shane is known to brag about how his recordings and edits of voiceover pro Janet Ault, the mysterious AT&T voicemail lady heard in every English AT&T voicemail mailbox system worldwide, has been heard by more people in the world over the last 20-years than Miley Cyrus or Madonna. His music recording credits also include two albums for BJ Thomas, mastering for DJ Mickey Oliver, production credits on albums featuring Larry Norman, and song demo recording for the Gin Blossoms, as well as production for numerous independent acts. Shane’s work with Comedy Central on several seasons of voice talent for Crank Yankers at Porcupine Studios allowed him to record and edit Drew Carey, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, Sarah Silverman, David Allen Grier, Ludicris, Eminem, Jeff Goldbloom, Hank Azaria, and many others. Shane plans to wind down his production of audio books to make time to focus on this new venture here. Since January of 2020 until the day hired at Such-A-Voice the following year, Shane completed narration, or record/editing, for 38 audiobook contracts and counting, including Kimber Leigh’s memoir – an Amazon best-seller. When he has a minute, he likes to hang out at the pool with his wife, two kids, and two dogs and profusely apologize to all of them for how busy he is.
Scott Spaulding
Post-Production
Meet Scott
Some of the more well-known clients he’s voiced and produced radio commercials for are UPS, Wegmans, Fidelity Investments, the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers. As an audio producer, Scott has created imaging for several sports talk radio stations across the country including KNBR in San Francisco, WKNR in Cleveland, WAUK in Milwaukee and WEFL in West Palm Beach. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Scott currently resides in Philadelphia, PA and enjoys collecting 80s football sports memorabilia and horror movies.
Brendan Carty
Copywriter
Meet Brendan
He has spearheaded campaigns for hundreds of startups and multinational brands including eBay, Slack, Anheuser Busch, HP, Western Union, Intuit, and more. His comedic work has been featured on CBS Interactive, ESPN, Funny or Die, and YouTube, though he admits that last one doesn’t really count.At times dramatic, silly, serious, lighthearted, authentic, and absurd, Brendan’s work has been compared to copywriters he had never heard of and whose names he has forgotten since. But from what he could tell, they were good.Brendan lives with his wife and daughter in the greater New York City area.
Meet The Administrative & Customer Service Team!
Ben Werlin
Chief Executive Officer
Meet Ben
During his 10+ years here, he has helped raise the bar in terms of customer service, customer experience, and company reach. When Ben started with Such A Voice, it was a regional endeavor in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. In just a few years, along with the help of Jeff and Dan, Ben helped the company grow nationwide.
As an entrepreneur by nature, Ben takes great pride in the work that he does with Such A Voice. He deeply values the freedom that comes with being an entrepreneur and loves being able to give that kind of opportunity to others through Such A Voice’s esteemed voice-over training programs.
Ben graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Music Business & Entertainment Industries. He has worked in the studio as a recording engineer and as a guitarist. Ben is also the co-founder of the online guitar shop, www.MusicStoreLive.com, which won the “Vermont Young Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 2013 and received national accolades for “Best Emerging Dealer of the Year” and “Best Marketing & Sales Promotion” in 2014.
Ben has a huge thirst to learn and grow. Over the years, he has read hundreds of books on, and taken part in, a wide array of workshops related to business and self-development. These include the Small Business Association’s “Emerging Leaders Program,” and Tony Robbins’ Business Mastery and Leadership Academy programs, to name a few. Ben attributes Such A Voice’s ability to stay on the cutting edge of the industry to the incredibly talented personnel that work here, and his and the team’s constant desire keep the company evolving in positive ways.
Roth Bernstein
Marketing Associate
Tech Support Specialist
Meet Roth
The means making sure coaches have all the resources they need, student support for the website and member’s area, and a plethora of other problem-solving tasks. He also built this page!Originally from New Jersey, Roth graduated from the University of Vermont in 2016 with a degree in Political Science. In his free time, Roth loves to play around in the kitchen, enjoys running and cycling, and is a podcast enthusiast.
Alex Goss
Chief Administrative Officer
Meet Alex
Alex graduated from Green Mountain College in 2013 with dual degrees in Education and Writing. He worked in home healthcare administration for a period of time, but realized that he needed to return to the arts, and joined Such A Voice soon after.Outside of work, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and writing.
Mike Gleockner
Client Services Representative
Meet Mike
Mike successfully aids with technical and administrative support for coaches and students, as well as helping to keep our intro class teachers organized.Mike’s other passions include snowboarding, but when you can’t find him on the mountain, look for him at the nearest yoyo contest!
Gilbert Thrall
Accounting
Meet Gilbert
A Minneapolis native, Gilbert came to Burlington, Vermont to go to school and has stayed here since graduating from Champlain College. He is the owner of many nicknames around the office, most notably ‘Gilly’ and ‘Bert’.In his free time, Gilbert loves to play video games, ride his bike, and cook.