Katie Lieder - Upbeat, Friendly, Character and Accent Specialist

Upbeat, Friendly, Character and Accent Specialist

• Katie Lieder is registered with Voice123 since May 28, 2009.
• Katie Lieder started his/her voice over career in 2008.
• Currently Katie Lieder is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0
• Katie Lieder was last active on Voice123 51 days ago

Voice Description

Rich, energetic, and friendly, I can imitate a variety of different ages and ethnicities while maintaining the appropriate mood. My specialties are accents, be it a disgruntled gal from the Bronx or a carefree Aussie from Down Under. Overall, my goal is to vocally embody the persona--whether industrial or character--to produce a genuine sound.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Baby
• Child
• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female
• Senior Female

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

North American
New York
Southern
British-Refined
British-Cockney
Australian
French
German
Spanish
Russian
Indian
Irish
Scottish
Eastern European
Asian

My Voice Experience

On May 7, 1988, the doctor approached my mother with a troubled spirit. "Mrs. Lieder," he said apprehensively, "I'm afraid I have some difficult news." My mother's eyes grew wide as she stammered, "Wha-what is it, Doctor? I-is my baby alright?" "She's fine," he winced, "although, I'm afraid we've found something." My mother clutched at her heart. "Your daughter has inherited a rare gene," the doctor continued, "which catalyzes a dedicated affinity for the arts, erratic attention-seeking episodes--usually occurring at the dinner table and involving a recitation of the latest Disney movie, and an uncanny ability to imitate whatever she hears or sees." "Oh, my!" my mother cried, "What is this called?" The doctor heaved a heavy sigh, "Mrs. Lieder, it's the Performance Gene."

Yes. It is all too true. Ever since I was a little girl, I have had an inseparable relationship with performance. Thus, it is no surprise to me when a friend or family member says something along the lines of, "Katie, do your Judy Garland impression!"

During my high school years, I spent much of my fall semesters successfully taking lead roles in the school play. More recently, I discovered a love for radio and voice over through my broadcast classes at Oakland University (Go Grizzlies!).

I took some production classes and even had an on-campus radio talk show, which I hosted, wrote, and produced. But it wasn't until my dear friend urged me to participate in a local audition that I became serious about a voice over career.

After three months of auditioning, I received my first job in October of 2008 for a Kentucky Fried Chicken spot, advertised at the Colt's Stadium in Indianapolis (see Demos). I can still remember the excitement I felt as I entered Heaven, or, the production studio. What was even more exciting was receiving another call soon afterward, "You done did it again, Kid!" and returning to the studio in November 2008 to record a Jet's Pizza radio spot (see demos).

Since then, I have consistently attended local auditions in hopes of furthering my career. So, whether you're shopping for voice talent or have mistakenly typed "Katie Lieder" while searching for "Katy Lied," I leave you with one final message: Enjoy the show!

My Training

-Attending auditions at the iGroup in Southfield, MI since July of 2008

-Hosted, wrote, and produced an on-campus radio talk show from January of 2008 to May of 2008

-Took the following communication performance/production/journalism classes at Oakland University: Advance Performance Communication (Winter 2009), Performance Communication (Fall 2008), Broadcast Operations/Radio Production (Winter 2008), Introduction to Broadcast Communication (Fall 2007), News Writing (Fall 2007)

-Held leading roles in the following high school play productions: "The Butler Did It!" (Miss Haversham - 2005), "Cheaper by the Dozen" (Mrs. Gilbreth - 2004), "The Miracle Worker" (Annie Sullivan - 2003), "Anne of Green Gables" (Anne Shirley - 2002)

-Took private vocal lessons from Nita Kozak (Fall 2004, Fall 2007)

-Sang in church band/performed in church services (2005-06)

My Studio Equipment

Unknown - Click here to ask Katie Lieder

Additional Skills

-I am a singer and, as such, am very aware of voice control and breathing patterns

-I have taken five years of French

-I have preformed at Meeting of the Minds at the University of Dearborn (May 2009)

-I am a Communication major at Oakland University

-My job experience includes the following: Administrative Assistant at Arthur E. Babian Health Insurance Agency (March 2007-present), hostess at Beverly Hills Grill (Summer 2007), server for Two Unique Catering (Winter and Summer 2007), Usher/Ticket taker at Wharton Center for Performing Arts (Fall 2006), Babysitter/Storyteller (2003-present)