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English (African) Voice Actor Waceke W.

Waceke W.

Top Rated 24h Delivery
English (African)
United States

Native Voice Samples

Commercial Demo
Narration
E-learning
Corporate Videos
Promos
Documentaries
Audiobooks
IVR
Video Games
Animation
Podcasts
TV Shows
Automotive
Others

Overview

Hi there!
My name is Waceke and I’m a professional Kenyan-American voice actor located in North Carolina.
My voice carries the excitement, inflections and mysteries of our global society delivering English audio with varied accents upon request from international to British and American.
I have a powerful, versatile voice with a wide vocal range – serious and straightforward to lighthearted and fun; soft and gentle, to enthusiastic and energetic.
My voice is described as having gravitas, intelligent, powerful, conversational, believable, dignified and trustworthy.
I take direction well and can bring a wonderful, slight accent to my reads, a trace of an international sound that enhances my performance, especially for scripts that require a worldly, sophisticated touch.

Experience

While I first dabbled in performance back in first and second grade in Nairobi Kenya, reciting “Mother Parrot’s Advice to Her Children” by A.K Nabongo to being the headliner in the big to-do 2nd grade theatrical presentation of “How Much is that Doggie in window?”, it wasn't until 2014 that I got a clue and started pursuing voice acting as a bonafide profession.
Since that time, I've grown to understand that my life pursuit in my love for people and stories is a cornerstone of working in voiceovers in numerous genres, whether a commercial only seconds long or an audiobook with hours and hours worth of narration.
I've been fortunate to have the support of Kenyan parents who have always taught and modeled by their own lives what hard work, honesty, compassion and a healthy dose of laughter look like. These are principles that I carry with me as I collaborate on projects with my happy clients!
My voice over core services include:
- Quality voice over recording, editing and delivery from a professional home studio,
- A high level of customer service. I deliver your project on budget and on time
- Open channels of communication available via text / phone / email
My pledge to you as a professional VO:
I am diversity in voice - representing today’s unique global perspective as a female and ethnic minority.
I bring professional knowledge, understanding and background of human nature required for authentic voice over narration projects.
I deliver expert narration with enthusiasm, honesty and compassion in every project I do.

Credentials

Training Experience to Include:
• Coaching - Robin Armstrong Voiceover
• Promo & Trailer – Brent Allen Hagel, Domingo Castillo
• Character - David Rosenthal
• Audio Description - Roy Samuelson
• Audiobooks - Penguin Random House Audio Narrator Mentorship Program

Companies I have voiced for

Clients include:
Abbott Laboratories
Amazon
IBM
Lenovo
UN
MasterCard
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
California Academy of Sciences
Feed the Children
GTZ
Médecins Sans Frontières
GAFSP
Educate!
Podcasts
Youtube series: Intel Architecture All Access

Reviews

Verified
Oct 17, 2024
Bart L.

Waceke was fantastic to work with. We had tight deadlines, and she did a very quick turnaround for us - and her VO work was exactly what we were after. Clearly a seasoned professional!

Verified
Nov 15, 2023
Ems C.

Friendly, professional recording, on time delivery, went the extra mile, fast response, great voice, easy to work with, responsive to direction, professional service, helpful, quick turnaround and good communication.

Verified
Feb 1, 2023
Lisa C.

I loved working with Waceke. She was quick to turnaround, easy to work with, easy to communicate with, friendly, fast to deliver, responded fast, was creative, surpassed expectations, was professional, had great audio, has a great voice, was helpful and responsive to direction. I can't wait to work with her on future projects.

Verified
Jan 24, 2023
Lisa C.

I would highly recommend Waceke. It was a pleasure working with her and the results are amazing! Helpful, quick turnaround, creative, good communication, responsive to direction, great voice, easy to work with, friendly, on time delivery, fast response, professional recording and service

Verified
Oct 12, 2022
Oliver J.

I would highly recommend Waceke. It's always a pleasure to work with her and the results are amazing! Good communication

Verified
Sep 15, 2022
Doreen S.

Fast response. Would definitely recommend.

Hire Waceke for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get Waceke’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve Waceke’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to Waceke and rate the work.

Member Since

July 2022

Completed Jobs

6

Last Active

9 days ago

Avg. Response Time

1 day

Location

United States

Languages

English (African)

Voice Ages

Young Adult
,
Middle-Aged
,
Senior

Specialized in Categories

Narration
,
E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
,
Promos
,
Documentaries
,
Audiobooks
,
Video Games
,
Animation
,
Podcasts
,
Movie Trailers
,
TV Shows
,
Automotive

Styles

Reviews

Verified
Oct 17, 2024
Bart L.

Waceke was fantastic to work with. We had tight deadlines, and she did a very quick turnaround for us - and her VO work was exactly what we were after. Clearly a seasoned professional!

Verified
Nov 15, 2023
Ems C.

Friendly, professional recording, on time delivery, went the extra mile, fast response, great voice, easy to work with, responsive to direction, professional service, helpful, quick turnaround and good communication.

Verified
Feb 1, 2023
Lisa C.

I loved working with Waceke. She was quick to turnaround, easy to work with, easy to communicate with, friendly, fast to deliver, responded fast, was creative, surpassed expectations, was professional, had great audio, has a great voice, was helpful and responsive to direction. I can't wait to work with her on future projects.

Verified
Jan 24, 2023
Lisa C.

I would highly recommend Waceke. It was a pleasure working with her and the results are amazing! Helpful, quick turnaround, creative, good communication, responsive to direction, great voice, easy to work with, friendly, on time delivery, fast response, professional recording and service

Verified
Oct 12, 2022
Oliver J.

I would highly recommend Waceke. It's always a pleasure to work with her and the results are amazing! Good communication

Verified
Sep 15, 2022
Doreen S.

Fast response. Would definitely recommend.

Hire Waceke for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get Waceke’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve Waceke’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to Waceke and rate the work.

FAQ

Question: How much does it cost to book this voice actor?

Every voice actor sets their own rate. All of our talents are pros, but the cost can vary depending on their experience and skill level.

Generally speaking, voice over rates depend on:

  • Will the voice over be for broadcast and paid ads, or organic, non-promotional use?
  • The length of the script (word count).
  • Do you need the voice over fully edited and production-ready, or just the raw audio?
  • Do you want to direct the voice artist in real-time, or can they record independently?

Many of our voice actors follow our pricing schedule, but you’ll find that rates are negotiable, so if you let them know what you can afford, there’s a good chance they’ll accommodate you!

 

Question: How quickly can I receive the voice recording?

Every voice talent works to get your recording back as quickly as possible. Turnaround time often depends on:

  • The talent’s availability and workload.
  • How long the script is.
  • Whether there are technical or difficult-to-pronounce words in the text.

The sooner you hire, the faster you’ll get it! Some offer a 3-hour turnaround for urgent requests.

To get quotes quickly, we suggest posting a project or getting quotes from 15-20 voice actors who might be a great fit for your project.

The more you choose, the faster you’ll get quotes in your inbox.

Question: Where does the voice actor record my script?

All our voice actors record in their professional broadcast-quality home studios using high-end microphones.

We pre-screen each individual voice talent to make sure they can produce audio that is 100% pristine!

Since they will be representing your brand, the sound quality directly impacts your business’s image—so you deserve the best, especially for recordings meant to last for years!

Question: Can the voice actor record my script to help me make a decision?

Yes!

When filling out the quote request, you’ll have the option to upload or paste your script.

This will trigger an option to ask the voice actor to record a part of it, so you can get a feel for the final delivery:

 

Voice Crafters' quote form - request an audition

 

Question: Can I listen in and direct the voice actor during the recording in real-time?

Yes!

Once the project is funded, you can schedule the session with the voice actor and offer real-time direction, so you get your voice recording exactly how you want it!

Question: What if I need to make some fixes or add changes in the script?

In most cases, voice actors won’t charge for pickups if they make a mistake. Small script changes after the recording may also be free, as long as they’re reasonable and not major.

Just keep in mind that each actor has their own policy, so it’s best to clarify this upfront.

Question: What if I need an additional recording after the project has been completed?

If you need another script recorded for a completed project, you can agree on a price with the voice actor and then click the “Add more funds” option under their proposal:

Button to add funds after the project has been completed

 

This option is also available mid-project if the scope changes and you need additional recordings before releasing your payment to the voice actor:

Button to add funds during the project

Question: Can the voice talent split the recording into separate files or sync it with my video?

In most cases, the voice actor can split the recording into separate files and deliver them in formats like WAV, AIF, mp3, or others.

They should also be able to sync their voice to your video.

If not, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll gladly assist!

Question: Can I get help with adding background music and mixing it with the voice-over?

Absolutely!

We have our very own royalty-free music catalog you can use to find the perfect piece of music for your project.

Once you buy music from our site, we can professionally mix it with your voice-over and even sync it with your video, so you’ll get the final product without having to ask your video editor.

Get in touch with us, tell us what you need, and we’ll be happy to take care of it.

Question: Do I get full rights to the voice recording? What’s the licensing agreement like?

Non-broadcast voice-overs, such as phone messages, YouTube clips, e-learning, audiobooks, and personal projects, typically come with a buyout in perpetuity.

This means you own the recording for any non-promotional use forever, with no extra fees.

Broadcast recordings, and/or ones used in paid advertising for TV, radio, or internet commercials, are licensed for a specific time period starting from when they’re first used, as defined in your quote request.

The usage time will be noted in your invoice.

Got more questions? Get all the answers here!