Cartoons definitely aren’t just for kids, but what every animation project brings is permission to play like a kid, and that can bring out the inner child in any voice actor!
Animation as an art form covers many genres from afterschool escapism to intense anime and resonates with audiences from preschool to adult. They can be inspiring, emotional, educational, and nostalgic and for voice actors, it’s a great showcase for unique storytelling and a workout for the imagination!
I also love that audiences are seeing more animated projects and characters that authentically represent their experiences and cultures and that the recent push for more diversity is bringing even more opportunities for unique and exciting new storytelling to the forefront. Not only does that mean more opportunities for roles for an African American Voice Actress like me, and also for creators of underrepresented groups, but I believe that more diverse voices being added to existing shows, or leading their own new shows is what will ultimately lead to us recognizing the common threads that unite us.
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I specialize in realistic and relatable kid and teen voices (boy & girl characters), and over-the-top quirky characters, as well as playing supportive adult mentors, but I absolutely adore playing villains too! I have experience in prelay animation, dubbing, and educational-based animation, but I’m open to all genres of character work and I’m committed to helping bring each role to life – not just giving them a “cartoony” sound.
I know Animation is usually not a quick process and can take a lot of patience and flexibility, but it is so exciting to finally see how all the different elements and hard work come together in the end! It’s truly magical.
Some of the fun shows that I’m proud to be a part of include “Hello Kitty Super Style” as the iconic and lovable Keroppi, “Petronix Defenders” as their enthusiastic leader Matt, the English dub of “Street Football” season 4 (aka “Foot2Rue”) as the determined to win Little Dragon, “Emojitown” as the ambitious Jaya, “Cozmo & Friends” as the creative Codi Newton, “Caillou’s New Adventures” as thoughtful Clementine and her Mom, and “Quantum Heroes Dinoster” as cool and funny teammate OZ.
Another genre that I love for its imaginative and boundless storytelling is audio drama podcasts. Audiences can create their own visuals in their head while voice actors help add color to listeners’ imaginations with their character work.
I’ve enjoyed playing fun characters on many podcast series geared toward kid audiences (on platforms like Pinna) as well as other more grown-up projects that bring back the fun of radio plays from yesteryear. Podcasts can be just as engaging as a cartoons with the right cast and are much easier to listen to on the go whenever you want and wherever you want. If you’re looking for entertainment with less screen time but without losing out on fun or drama, finding the perfect podcast series or audio drama is now easier than ever!
Some great children’s podcasts I’ve had the honor to be a part of, often play multiple characters, include, “Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest”, “Quentin & Alfie’s ABC Adventures”, “A to Z Mysteries: Clue Club”, “Season Isle”, “Kyle’s Wild World”, “Discover the Forrest”, “Escape the Marshmallow Dream Forest” as Arlo (A Yes No Audio Original), and “Food Crimes” as Katherine Flambé. I love hearing feedback from kids who love a character I play or are fully engrossed in a series I’m in! There’s no higher compliment than that!
Check out some characters I’ve voiced in these featured Animation & Podcast projects.
Contact me if you would like me to join your project’s awesome cast!
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