Voice Description

Friendly*Smart*Upbeat*Warm*Approachably Intelligent*Authentic African American*Soulful*Sultry*Natural*Professional*Energetic*Confident*Trustworthy*Easy Going*Fresh*Authoritative*Funny

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• 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
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

• AFTRA (US)

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• 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

None

My Home Base

Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Illinois, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Ability to accurately pronounce Spanish words and simple sentences (not a fluent Spanish speaker).

Able to speak with an authentic African American dialect (upscale, Southern, educated,Senior, etc.). However, I'm not interested in portraying stereotypes or really over the top unrealistic characters.

My Voice Experience

Niké (pronounced Nee-kay) has voiced national and local commercials, audio books, computer applications, industrials and promotional videos. Her voice style has been described as warm, approachably intelligent, soulful, upbeat and sultry. Nike has the ability to make complicated copy flow effortlessly and her flexibility and range, have endeared her to industrial and commercial producers. She looks forward to the experience of voicing on hold messages and voicemail greetings.

Niké has a great sense of humor, is professional, efficient and relaxed. But best of all, she has the ability to give you the read you need to connect your message and your audience.

Just a few of my happy broadcast media clients include:

Diurex
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Iowa State Lottery
Portland Transit Authority
M&I Bank

Just a few of my very pleased nonbroadcast clients include:

Discover Card (Customer Service Rep Character-Training Video)
Eli Lilly (Doctor-Sales Training Video)
Glencoe/McGraw Hill (Narrator and Story Character-Children's Audio Book)
Chicago Public Schools (Narrator-Promotional Video)
University of Florida (Narrator & Waitress Character-Computer-Based Education)


If you prefer to book her through an agent, Niké is represented by Lori Lins Talent Management

My Training

OnCamera Workshop
Individual Voice Over Coaching (7 sessions)
Glenn F. Haines

Introduction to Improvisation
Improvisation Level 3
Jimmy Carrane

Sound Advice-Workshop
In-Studio and Voice-to-Picture
Kate McClannahan & Matt Whelton

Sound Advice
Individual Coaching (10 sessions)
Kate McClannahan

Story Theater
Jennifer Green
Piven Theater Workshop

The Business of Voiceovers
Charles Fuller
Columbia College

Voiceover U-Beginners Lab
Individual Coaching
Sherri Berger

My Studio Equipment

I have access to a studio (for a small fee) that has phone patch, ISDN, Source Connect, FTP uploading, voice-to-picture capabilities.

Additional Skills

Can do a general "world" Caribean/English type accent, listen to narration demo for a sample.

ISDN and voice-to-picture experience.

Ability to clearly and accurately pronounce complicated words.

Expertise in a variety of food preparation techniques and terminology.

Knowledge of fashion, interior design and home decorating trends and vocabulary.

In-depth understanding of politics, education, social policy, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Great interest in and general knowledge of African American history, jazz history and music.

Ability to accurately pronounce Spanish words and simple sentences (not a fluent Spanish speaker).

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Credit cards
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency

Online Payments Via PayPal

Contact Information

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