e mirsky

Midwestern, Native Chicagoan, Whiner, Chicago Whiner, Southern Drawl, Texan, Irish, British.

- Audio book "HEROmanity: 24hrs to a heroic life" published, 2014. - Much of my VO has been with cable access television, where I have been a regular Intro for "Artist to Artist" in Skokie, Illinois. I've also been in a project for internet promotion. - I am the voice behind an orientation for the Skokie, IL Fire Department training video. The content included items such as Hazmat training, and basic topics for new recruits. The videographer has also used my voice for other fire dept. work. - Certificate in Animation/Multimedia from Oakton Community College. - Columbia College, Chicago The Business of Voice Over - taught by Deborah Hermaly. The business end of the industry. - Act 1 Acting School in Chicago, taught by Gigi Buffington. Breathing, speech, physical space, speaking, and artistic control. - Beginning Voice Over at Act 1 taught by Kirk Johnson. Studio work - Bosco Productions, a top post production house in Chicago Kathy Keys Bosco taught & coached for two years. My demo was produced by Bosco Productions in 2006. - BA, 1996, From Eastern Illinois University, with a Minor in Psychology and an emphasis in business (Interdisciplinary Studies). - Dell Inspiron; Toshiba Laptop; both using Audacity - Senheiser MK-4 Microphone I've also worked as: - bartender/waiter - restaurant manager - offset printer - order puller/packer/shipper - grocery store employee - Jr. Camp Counselor - Computer Lab Assistant - Chauffeur - Husband - Apartment Maintenance - Salesman - Data Entry in a tax office - Quality Control in a food plant - Production for paint company - Theater Stage/Prop Production - I've been an Introduction Leader for Landmark Education since 2009. I have also taken on reading for the blind & sight impaired on CHRS Radio at Lighthouse for the Blind in Chicago. I am a graphic & fine artist/photographer.