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Tarquin T.

Madera, California

$550/hr
5.0
141 jobs

As a Voice Actor, I specialize in a range of services, from audiobook narration to commercials and everything in between. A narrator with range, control, depth and emotion, I thoroughly enjoy capturing the creator's vision and internal voice for whatever project I'm working on. From different voices and accents, to varying tones and emotions, bringing character driven stories to life is an adventure every time. Always staying on top of current trends and styles, I also give your commercial the voice and energy it needs, whether it's serious and/or emotional, to lighthearted and fun. Dedicated and professionally sound treated recording space with professional recording equipment.

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice Recording
  • US English Dialect
  • Male
  • Voice Talent
  • Audio Editing
  • Audiobook Narration
Lamar L.

Fowler, California

$65/hr
5.0
9 jobs

Voice talent with a combined 40+ years of experience in broadcasting, journalism, and education. Vocal tone can be warm and relatable, light-hearted, or deep and authoritative, depending on the needs of your project. Fit for a wide range of projects including film/video narration, commercial voice over, audiobook narration, E-learning, IVR and more.

  • Voice Acting
  • Narration
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice Talent
  • Male Voice
  • Smooth Voice Tone
  • Interactive Voice Response
  • Elearning
  • Audiobook Narration
  • Video Narration
  • Film Narration
  • Medical Narration
Kaushal P.

Costa Mesa, California

$75/hr
5.0
50 jobs

I help brands create natural UGC ads, engaging on-camera content, and professional voiceovers that perform well on social media and digital campaigns. Hi, I’m Kaushal — a 26 year-old Los Angeles/OC–based actor, voice artist, and content creator. I work with brands to create natural, engaging content that feels authentic to today’s social platforms. My experience spans UGC ads, short-form content, commercial acting, and professional voiceover. Whether it’s on-camera performance, storytelling content, or voice narration, I focus on delivering material that feels real and connects with audiences. I’ve collaborated with brands including Apple, Toyota, and Kalshi, producing content for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and digital advertising campaigns. Because I operate from a broadcast-quality home studio, I’m able to deliver high-quality voiceovers quickly for commercials, narration, explainers, and character work. VO Studio Equipment: Mic: Sennheiser MKH 416 Interface: Solid State Logic SSL 2 DAW: Reaper Booth: Enclosed sound-treated recording booth

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • US English Dialect
  • Male
  • Indian English Accent
  • ADR
  • American English Accent
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Cartoon Character
  • UGC
  • Acting
  • Content Creation
  • Modeling
Luke W.

Burbank, California

$60/hr
4.9
67 jobs

🏆 2026 SOVAS™ Award Nominee (Best Audiobook Narration - Teen) 🎭 30-Year Professional Actor (Broadway, Film, TV, & Radio) Looking for an authentic, guy-next-door energy? I deliver natural, relatable, and engaging General American voiceovers that instantly connect with your audience. Whether you need an award-nominated narrator to bring a manuscript to life, or a high-energy voice actor to drive retention on a YouTube channel, I deliver pristine, broadcast-ready audio. I record, edit, and master all files from my custom, sound-isolated booth (Røde NT-1A + Adobe Audition), guaranteeing zero background hiss or room echo. 🎧 MY PERFORMANCE STYLES: Audiobooks & Narration: Award-nominated pacing, deep script analysis, and character versatility.YouTube & Commercials: Friendly, natural, high-energy, and conversational. The perfect "relatable guy" for modern brands. 💼 SERVICES & TECHNICAL SPECS: Deliverables: Commercials, YouTube Automation, Audiobooks (ACX/Audible compliant), E-Learning. Turnaround: Fast 24-to-48-hour delivery on most standard scripts. Studio Setup: Røde NT-1A Microphone | Sound-Treated Isolation Booth | Adobe Audition Over 30 years in the entertainment industry has taught me that communication is everything. Click "Invite to Job" to get a custom audition for your project today!

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice Recording
  • Voice Talent
  • Singing
  • Male Voice
Alyssa H.

Oakley, California

$65/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Hi! I’m Alyssa. I bring scripts to life with engaging narration and a strong focus on precise enunciation, ensuring every word is easy to understand and professionally delivered. I record, edit, and master using Logic Pro and iZotope RX, with experience preparing files to meet ACX standards as well as high-quality WAV, MP3, and other formats depending on your needs. I focus on smooth delivery, consistent quality, and clean audio, so you can trust your project is in the right hands from start to finish.

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice Recording
  • Voice Talent
  • Customer Service
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Recording
Jennifer K.

Palm Springs, California

$60/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Hello, I'm Jen! A professionally trained American female voice over actor trusted by the City of New York, Dunkin' Donuts, and YMCA. I bring a little touch a magic to broadcast commercials, corporate elearning, medical narration, documentaries, and animated characters! With a background as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist, I have unique expertise in narrating healthcare, medical, and scientific content with clarity and accuracy. I offer: Fast and reliable service Professional and friendly communication and collaboration High Quality, broadcast ready audio production Commercial or Broadcast rights are required with all orders My voice is friendly conversational easy going warm fun cute emotional dramatic bright bubbly engaging warm natural educational professional confident relaxed persuasive youthful energetic authentic enticing inspirational authoritative nurturing I also provide extras including: Background music Sound Effects Script writing/proofreading Extra Fast Delivery (upon request) CLICK ON THE "CONTINUE" BUTTON AND LET'S GET STARTED! Check out my FAQ or reach out with any questions! What other people are saying: "Jen was exceptional to work with! She was so knowledgeable about all the steps involved in my project, was super quick and helpful with her replies to my questions, and delivered an outstanding video that went beyond my expectations. Polite, friendly, professional; she hit all the marks and I will definitely use her again. Plus, she has a really great voice! I feel very lucky to have found her." Linda A "We’ve worked with Jen on multiple eLearning projects, and she’s become our go-to voice over artist for good reason. Her tone, pacing, and delivery are always spot-on, and she has a natural ability to bring scripts to life in a way that keeps learners engaged. Our clients consistently love her work and often request her specifically for future projects which says everything you need to know about the quality she delivers. On top of that, Jen is a true professional: easy to communicate with, responsive, and always reliable. We couldn’t be happier to have found her and look forward to collaborating on many more projects together." Ryan S "The experience of working with Jen was outstanding from start to finish. She responded quickly to our inquiry and was incredibly flexible and efficient in scheduling a live recording session on short notice. What stood out most was Jen’s ability to immediately understand the tone, emotion, and style we were aiming for. She brought professionalism and clarity while also maintaining warmth and personality. She delivered a high-quality audio file immediately following our recording session and was quick to send an additional clip when I realized we'd sent an error in the script. If you're looking for a voice actor who is responsive, talented, and easy to collaborate with, we highly recommend Jen." Andrea L.

  • Voice Acting
  • Narration
  • Voice-Over
  • Female
  • US English Dialect
  • Singing
  • On-Hold Message
  • Audio Production
  • Character
  • Elearning
  • Advertising
  • YouTube
  • Female Voice
  • Voice Talent
  • Calming Tone

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