Tavia Gilbert

American English, British English, Australian/So. African English, American South, Asian, Cockney, French, German, Irish, Italian, Midwest, New York, Russian, Spanish

Tavia Gilbert (AFTRA-SAG) is an award-winning narrator with more than 150 audiobooks under her belt. Contemporary and literary fiction, biography and memoir, fantasy, romance, children’s literature, science, religion…Tavia’s range of genres is a direct result of her intuitive interpretation, clever diction and pacing, and sensitivity to each author’s or publisher’s needs. Click here for examples and reviews. Classically trained in voice and theater, Tavia attended the University of Washington and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Original Works in Acting from Cornish College of the Arts. She has been singing in choirs since she was 12 years old and has been working full time as a voice actor since 2006. Tavia is also a producer with nine years experience. After moving to Portland, Maine in 2001, she studied audio documentary production at the Salt Institute. With 11 years of paralegal experience, Tavia has a clear understanding and appreciation for the business side of her world, including contractual language and legal strategy. Her creative eye, vivid personality, and experience and contacts help her cast the highest caliber of artists, including actors, musicians, videographers, and other talent. Her clients hire her again and again, recognizing her exceptional work and the advantage they have in someone with both a creative and business mind. Tavia’s presence is realistic and compelling without being melodramatic; her voice is ideally suited to professional and corporate voiceover work. In addition, she is an accomplished actress and singer. Her warmth, breadth, and range offer countless possibilities for producers. The Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball (Tantor): Audie Finalist 2012 — Memoir The Adults by Alison Espach (Dreamscape): Library Journal Top 10 Fiction for 2011, Booklist Editor’s Choice Top Adult Audiobooks of 2011, Booklist starred review —  Contemporary Fiction The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner (Christian Audio): Audie Finalist 2010 — Inspirational Fiction First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost (Blackstone): — Paranormal Romance Audible Top 5 Romance 2010 Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Blackstone): Speaking of Audiobooks Listeners Favorite Audiobook of 2012 — Paranormal Romance The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan (Blackstone): Audie Finalist 2009, Library Journal Top 10 Non-Fiction Audiobook of 2008 — Memoir The Scent of Rain & Lightning by Nancy Pickard (Blackstone): Booklist's Top Audiobooks for Adult Listeners 2010, Booklist starred review, Publisher's Weekly starred review — Crime Fiction Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos (Blackstone): Earphones Award — Literary Fiction The Day of the Pelican by Katherine Paterson (Brilliance): Earphones Award — YA Fiction The Everafter by Amy Huntley (Brilliance): School Library Journal starred review — YA Fiction Animal Tales by Melody Warnick (PlainTales): Parent's Choice Silver Award — Children's Fiction The Gingerbread Man & Other First Tales by M. Warnick (PlainTales): Parent's Choice Silver Award — Children's Fiction BFA in Acting — Cornish College of the Arts MFA in Writing — Vermont College of Fine Arts Commercial and Documentary Voiceover Coaching — Nancy Wolfson, Marla Kirban Audiobook Narration Training — Pat Fraley Alto in a cappella Renaissance choir — Renaissance Voices (10 years) Whisper Room Rode NT2-A condenser mic Symetrix 528E preamp DBX 160a compressor MBox Mac ProTools and love Teleprompter Improvisation Quick Memorization Public Presentation