Laila Berzins - warm, character specialist, clear, dynamic

warm, character specialist, clear, dynamic

• Laila Berzins is registered with Voice123 since Aug 24, 2009.
• Laila Berzins started his/her voice over career in 2008.
• Currently Laila Berzins is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0
• Laila Berzins has been active on Voice123 during the past 48 hours

Voice Description

Character, Commercial, Narration, Corporate, Animation, Kids Voices

Greetings! I'm Laila -- a professional voice over artist and singer with an “animated” character. If you’re looking for someone who’s fun, takes direction easily, and has a focused and positive attitude, look no further! Happy to provide quality audio from my home studio with quick turn-around, and a friendly smile:)

My home studio is equipped with a Sterling ST55 Microphone, M-Audio Interface, Logic Express, and a full soundproof acoustic booth.

Capabilities: Versatile and unique character/animation voices, warm and clear telephony recordings, enticing commercial recordings, professional narrations, and engaging audiobooks. Intelligent sound to “girl next door”.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Young Adult Male
• 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
• I have Phone Patch in my studio
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks

My Home Base

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Best Accents - Standard North American English, Victorian English, Cockneye British, Southern, Jewish Mother, Australian, dozens of character voices.

Best Impersonations -

Little girl, little boy, grandmother, mother, cockneye henchman, witch, seductress, dorky boy, parrot, goat/sheep, fish, growling dog, cat, Eric Cartman, Mrs. Cartman, Mr. Hanky/Towly, Pinocchio (from Shrek), Stitch, Kermit the Frog, Lois Griffin, Gollum, Moaning Myrtle (from Harry Potter).

My Voice Experience

My most recent projects have included:

-- The lead role of a southern cricket and several kids voices in an animated educational DVD for children; Milieu from the Bayou for Scrumps World Entertainment

--- English narration for the fitness game Speak and Learn for the XBox Kinect

---The voice of Eve in the PC game Scourge Outbreak for Tragnarion Studios through Matinee UK

-- Television commercials for GoldClub, The Houston Zoo, and IW Marks through KHOU in Houston

---Corporate Online Video Presentation for Chameleon Sports Studios

--- I’m also on monthly retainer to provide commercial, narration and character spots for seven radio stations in Salt Lake City, UT.

Recent Radio Spots: Edible Arrangements (in progress), Pib's Exchange, Odyssey Dance Theater

My Training

Trained at Edge Studios, NY

Relevant Coursework - Private instruction with Noelle Romano and Jay Snyder
Small Class Instruction with Kristin Price, Eric Rath, Randye Kaye, Bob Bergen, Bill Farmer, Danielle Quiesenberry, Linda Jones, Erik Sheppard, Kevin Delaney, MJ Lallo

• Intense Voice Over Technique
• Voice and Speech I and II
• Character Training -- MJ Lallo, Bob Bergen, Bill Farmer, Jay Snyder, Noelle Romano
• Improv Technique
• The Acting of Voice Acting
• Reading Between the Lines
• Creating Imagery
• Timing Commercial Rides
• Breaking Down Copy
• Diction
• Accent Acquisition and Reduction
• Public Speaking
• British Accent Training
• Audiobook Training
• Promo Training
• Children and Mass Media
• Interpersonal Communication

My Studio Equipment

Home Studio:

M-Audio Fast Track and Pre-amp
Sterling Audio ST55 Class-A FET Condenser Microphone
PF1 Filter
Logic Express
Acoustic Sound Proof Booth

Additional Skills

Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, outgoing personality, enthusiasm and professionalism. Able to work independently as well as in team settings. Efficient analytical and research skills with proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, multitask, thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.

Specialties:

Professional singing, Acting, Voice Over, Communications, English and creative writing, Data Entry, Macintosh and PC Platforms

BA in Communications
Easy to Direct
Can Rap and Sing
Home Studio
Over ten years of acting experience
Strong writing and editing skills