Lesley Staples

Yorkshire, Lancashire, Liverpool, Cockney. Versatile, with a good ear for dialects.

Experienced British actress and voice talent. Classical drama training at top London school. Over 40 years in theatre, TV, radio, and films including "Calendar Girls" with Helen Mirren (2003 - Disney/Buena Vista International). Credits range from the 'Royal Shakespeare Company' to "Coronation Street". Radio plays and series. Voiceovers for TV commercials, radio ads, company training films, corporate videos, English language dubbing for Sudanese documentary "Reclaiming the Future". Internet voices for TEFL website (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). Documentaries, TV hosting and presenting, virtual spokesperson, teleprompt, audio books, educational recordings, podcasting, telephone on hold messages, messages for voicemail. Chosen by Rosetta Stone (the world's largest language-learning software company) to record the British-English product. Long list of clients includes IKEA, Diesel Fashions (Italy), the World Bank, Salamis Cruise Line, 'Simon G Jewelry' in California and the Barnardo's charity in the UK. A few comments from Testimonials: “I’m pleased to inform you that our client absolutely loved your voice over. You did a superb job at delivering the narrative in a way that evokes the appropriate emotional response, and we’re all very happy with the result!” Allen Greer, Account Director - Blue Fountain Media, 102 Madison Avenue, NY "I just wanted to take the time to personally thank you for such a wonderful production you supplied us with. I have to tell you in all honesty, that when I first heard your voice, it sent chills down my spine, as I’m not accustomed to hearing such superb voiceover talent. Your voice is the most professional one I’ve ever come across in almost 15 years that I’ve been here.  It certainly lent itself to exactly what I’m sure the client was looking for – “distinguished integrity”. Tom Vernon, Production/Studio Manager-American Impact Media Corp., Miami, FL "By the way, Jon, the animator is a HUGE fan of your voice!" LaShawn Maddox, Associate Media Producer - Laureate Education Inc. Baltimore, MD "Thank you so much for your work on this.  Your voiceover worked perfectly." Dan Billman, Associate Media Producer - Laureate Education Inc. Baltimore, MD   "Those files were perfect. Thank you so so so so so so so so so much." Gareth Broadbent, Communications - Diesel, Italy "Thanks for the recording. You are so good. And really good (Norwegian) pronunciations. Hope to work with you again soon!" - Lotta Brunmark, Project Manager - Widevox, Sweden. "Wow - I've just listened to your recording! WOWWWWW. I really enjoyed your takes! SO fun to listen to! And fits the character I've planned out in my head! VERY IMPRESSIVE!" Alexandre Chereau, Animator - France TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: 3 year classical theatre, TV and radio training at top London drama college. Training and experience as TV Host and Virtual Spokesperson. Many years experience in the profession in the UK and the US - as an actress, host, and voice artist. A talent for writing, editing and proof-reading. Medical background, so medical terminology holds no terrors for me! Diplomatic experience. Well travelled. Other interests include forensics, criminal investigations, research, ecology, pets/animals, education, etc. EQUIPMENT: BLUE 'BLUEBIRD' MIC (Large Diaphragm Condenser) SHURE SM58 MIC Pre-Amp: Focusrite Trackmaster Pro Digidesign M-Box 2 (with Pro-Tools LE) Beyer DT770 Pro-80 Headphones M-Audio Studiophile BX5A Studio Monitors Furman 'Power Conditioner' M-8D Mogami Gold Cables ClearSonic Sound Booth