Diane Clelland

UK accents: Northern English, Southern English and Cockney London, Birmingham, Scottish Glasgow and Edinburgh, West Country. Other accents: North American, Eastern European, French,, German, Irish, Australian, Chinese (Mandarin), South African.

I do a lot of talking books and narration work as my voice is easy to listen to. Clear and smooth. It is also a good voice for delivering facts. I have worked with HR companies delivering on-line courses and web based infomercials. Warm and caring my voice has been used on narration for charity documentaries My range of animated, high energy voices are popular with childrens products and stories. My sexy fun and character voices are good for a whole range of commercials from comical to sultry. I have voiced for cleaning products, finance & insurance, food, cosmetics, serious charity appeals, industrial, HR, children's products. Trained at Birmingham Theatre School graduating in 1980. lGSM (Licenciate Guildhall School of Music) Additional voice over course run by the Actors Centre London. London West End stage credits,national theatre tours. Featured TV roles in 'Coronation St', 'Crossroads', 'Brookside', 'The Bill', 'Yes Prime Minister'. Professional sound studio. Apple Macintosh computers. Sennheiser (various) mics and filters. Final Cut Express. iTunes. GarageBand. Various high-end sound-editing programs. Business management and leadership courses whilst working as a Senior Manager for a global leisure company. Certificate in Management from Henley College. This experience in business gives me a real understanding of clients' needs and their passion for their products and brands. I have worked extensively in advertising and design environments and have organised as well as performed in a variety of promotional events. I run my own performing arts courses for young people and adults. Mainstream and those with learning disabilities. Delivering shows locally and in London. Filming and voice recording projects with an agency placing clients across all aspects of the entertainment industry. I have my own stage premises including a professional sound studio.