Erika Ward | Voice over actor

*Full Time Voice Actor w/ Broadcast Quality, Pro Home Studio & Source Connect* For Direct Bookings: EMAIL: erikadward@gmail.com CALL/TEXT: 1 (310) 571-5043 WEBSITE: erikadward.com Erika Ward is a professional voice actor with 14+ years of experience and over 2000 projects under her mic – everything from national commercials and SaaS explainers to guided meditations, internal trainings, video game dubbing, and social media ads that actually sound like a real person talking. WHY CLIENTS HIRE ERIKA: * Professional, intuitive, easy to direct, & fun to work with * Efficient w/ fast turnaround & responsive communication * Great at matching tone quickly * Versatile across age ranges, read styles, & genres * Broadcast-quality audio recorded to specs * Able to work on both non-union and SAG-AFTRA projects. She’s been acting since childhood, starting on stage and eventually expanding into on-camera work, with years of performance training along the way. Erika's acting background shows up in every read, with natural timing, emotional range, conversational pacing, and that pretty important thing that only human voiceover can provide: real vocal nuance and personal connection. MOST BOOKED FOR: * Commercials (terrestrial radio, TV broadcast, digital broadcast TV - OTT, Internet/streaming radio - Spotify/Pandora/iHeart, social media ads - TikTok, YouTube, Meta) * Explainer videos (SaaS, tech, nonprofits) * eLearning & internal training (onboarding, HR, compliance) * Guided meditations & calming voice content (mobile apps, live events, workshops) * Corporate narration & brand storytelling (image films, B2B, sizzle reels) * IVR + phone systems * Travel + museum audio guides Her voice sits in the millennial / Gen Z range – conversational, grounded, and confident. Not overly polished. Not overly salesy. (Unless that's the goal, then full VO announcer mode, it is.) But overall: approachable, smart, and real. Or as a voice actor colleague once complimented, Erika's voice is a "great mix of youthful, confident, and warm. Like a best friend not holding back, always there for you, and there for all the fun.” Erika's often hired when brands want to sound like a friendly neighbor, a knowledgeable & trusted voice of authority, or someone who can guide, teach, or sell without sounding like they’re trying too hard. That whole peer to peer sharing thing. Modern, clear, and authentic... with effortless comedic timing. Some say wry, some say dry, she prefers deadpan. Either way, it seems like today's current funny is that subtle combo of light-hearted, charming, and witty with a hint of playful sarcasm. Erika often auditions for and books roles that reference celebrities such as: Kristen Bell, Anna Kendrick, Rashida Jones, Olivia Munn, Drew Barrymore, Elle Fanning, Annie Murphy, Ellie Kemper, Judy Greer, Brie Larson, Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Zoe Kravitz, Emma Stone, Selena Gomez, Kaitlin Olson, Ali Wong, Mila Kunis, Scarlett Johansson, Zooey Deschanel, Jennifer Garner, Melissa McCarthy, Mindy Kaling, Casey Wilson, and more. VOCAL STYLE/AGE: Female | Early 20s-40s | General American Accent Erika is truly versatile; her vocal age can go from late teen/early 20's up to 40's and she can cover a wide range of read styles, from bright and upbeat to calm and soothing to wry and dry to polished and professional. Trusted BFF, young mom, creative, smart, hip, and savvy. CLIENTS INCLUDE: Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, Lexus, Plato's Closet, Walt Disney World, Rent.com, FujiFilm, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, Jersey Mike's, IKEA, Novartis, Hawaiian Airlines, Goodwill, and many others across various industries including tech, education, healthcare, sustainability, beauty, and lifestyle. TRAINING: As an actress, Erika has extensive training in everything from acting technique to voice & movement to improv. *Erika is a member of Voiceover For The Planet - a collective of professional voice actors who donate their talents to nonprofits, environmental startups, and organizations dedicated to creating positive change for the planet.* CONTACT: www.erikadward.com erikadward@gmail.com Source Connect: erikaward ---------------------------------- SOME KIND WORDS FROM CLIENTS: "She is truly an A+ talent on every level." "Our session was only 11 minutes, Erika was just that good." "Erika really wowed us! Recognized right away we were dealing with a world-class talent." "Professional and everything I was looking for." "Fast delivery. Easy and nice to communicate with. Great VO result. Erika is great!” "I have great appreciation for Erika's abilities and talents. She has been incredibly easy to work with, responding quickly to script changes and always delivering quality recordings in an efficient manner. I highly recommend working with her."

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