Michael Ziener

I can do a silly down south dialect, I can do an obnoxious British accent, also the token Italian guy from Sicily.

It began as the "Voice of America" on the Aircraft Carrier - USS America in the Navy. My voice would ring loud throughout the flight deck and Navy radio waves pulling into international ports or entertaining thousands in our armed services. I then moved to Chicago working with the best in the voice over industry producing 1000's of commercials, imaging elements, and presentations. From regional and national campaigns, to local small firms and businesses, my voice can adapt to any situation or voice over talent need. Types of voice over jobs: *Radio Commercials *TV Ads/news commentary *Comedic Characters *Corporate Presentations *Documentary *Telephone on hold messages Sharon Feingold - states "Michael is always a pleasure to work with! The talent, energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor he brings to the table makes every session a memorable one." *Armed with a BSBA in Marketing and Advertising which helps me have a client side understanding of the ultimate goal...ROI! *Worked with Talents from William Morris Agency in New York to better refine my skills as a voice talent *Two years of acting studies at Illinois State University, including improv, drama, directing, and Studio production courses. *Performed in twenty musicals from high school to local amateur theaters as lead roles. *Own a marketing and advertising firm in Chicago and am the production director for all in house produced commercials, (in house professional Pro Tools Studio). Mac Based Pro Tools studio with Bose monitor/audio system, full compression rack and a Shure KSM32/SL Studio Mic in foamed sound booth. Have been performing/entertaining in front of thousands of people for the past 13 years in Chicago: *MC/Host for the Chicago Bulls Victory Parties *MC hosting major corporate events for Deloitte & Touche USA *Introduction voice over artist for major musical events *Vast knowledge of music from 20 years as a DJ *Stand up comedy and improve work