Laila Berzins

New Britain, CT Female

Birthday: October 4

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Laila Berzins commented on Scott Gentle's video

"Fantastic job!"

Laila Berzins left a comment on ASK JOE - VOICE OVER THEATER

"Joe--I love listening to you! Just fantastic work. Keep up the great work, and I'd love to connect and chat some time:)"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Arthur Gregory Pugh

"Hi Arthur,

Thanks for dropping me a line. Who did you train with at Edge? If you need any tips on making a studio on a budget, let me know:) I worked out a nice system. What's your primary goal? And where do you work now for your day job? Best, L"

Laila Berzins commented on Laila Berzins's video

"Thanks, Eric! I need to make it shorter and I want to add a few spots. But not...the Gold Club Spots! AHHA for that I'll just keep to audio;)"

Laila Berzins posted a video

Voice Over Video Demo

TV Commercials for Houston Zoo, Mr. Sparky, Airtronics AC and Heating, Corporate Video for Chameleon Sports Studios, "Flip Flop" Seagull on the Roodie Noodies Game for iPad, Language PSA

Laila Berzins left a comment for James Eastman

"Hi James:)

I can't believe I didn't respond to your Birthday wishes last year. SHAME ON ME! Love your audio. Have a fantastic day! www.lailaberzins.com"

Laila Berzins left a comment on Future Voice Over Stars

"My name is Laila Berzins and I am a professional voice over talent and singer based out of New Britain, CT. I started training with Edge Studios in December 2008, and cut my character demo April the following year, also taking classes, webinars, and…"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Marc Graue

"Hi Marc,

Happy Friday! I saw your post about Collette Sunderman's class. I wish I could come but I'm in CT at the moment. I specialize in character voices, but also dabble in narrations and commercials as much as I can:). I would love to chat some…"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Laila Berzins

"It's not even a headshot. It's just a pic my friend took of my in college! Thanks though. But it doesn't show my whole face."

Laila Berzins left a comment for Pete Garcia

"Hi Pete,

Are you writing the copy for the funeral home piece? If so, I would focus on the importance of things being taken care of, family togetherness, less stress during an already difficult time, and how nice it is to know that your loved ones…"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Melissa Altro

"Hi Melissa! Great demos. I wanted to ask you..I have two different character voice demo orders on my page. I'm trying to determine which is most marketable. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Character voices are my niche and I'd love to learn…"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Bonnie Engel Lee

"How's the VO going, Bonnie:)"

Laila Berzins left a comment on Future Voice Over Stars

"Hey group! Nice to be a part of this:). Allow myself to introduce...myself. I'm Laila Berzins (Lyla, not the Eric Clapton song, haha) and I'm based in CT. I started my VO career and training in 2008. I've only had one gig so far, but I have been…"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Shannon Rice

"Hi Shannon! Thanks for the great comments on my video and the friend request! You have fabulous demos yourself and such a smoooooth jazzy voice. Like a cup of coffee:) Drop a line any time!"

Laila Berzins left a comment for Kevin Delaney

"That techno remix is hysterical:) I had a workshop with MJ Lallo a few weekends ago, and she mentioned how well you know each other. Keep up the great work!"

Laila Berzins left a comment on Demo Critique

"Hi group. I have a dillema. Two character voice over demos with different order and some variation in selection. I'm getting varying responses on the one I thought was the best, so I would really appreciate feedback on my character demo vs.…"

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Gender

Female

Location

New Britain, CT

Birthday:

October 4

I WORK IN THE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY AS A(N)

Voice Actor, Copy Writer

HERE'S A LITTLE ABOUT ME AND MY VOICE OVER EXPERIENCE

Warm Compassionate Clear Dynamic Sophisticated Capabilities- Character/Animation, Telephony, Commercial, Narration, E-Learning, Audiobooks. Accent: Standard North American, Standard British (modern, Victorian, Cockney), Southern US, Jewish Mother, Australian Age/Gender: Child, Teenage Girl, Young Adult Female Others say of her voice - compassionate, clear, inviting, warm, girl next door, relaxed, genuine, easy listening voice, smile, best friend, sophisticated Character: Little girl, little boy, grandmother, mother, henchman, witch, seductress, dorky boy, parrot, goat/sheep, fish, growling dog, cat Impersonation: Moaning Myrtle, Kermit the Frog, Cartman, Mrs. Cartman, Eric, Mr. Hanky/Towly, Pinocchio, Stitch, Lois Griffin, Gollum Home Studio: Sterling Audio ST55 Class-A FET Condenser Mic Ableton Live8, Gearbox, Garage Band, Audacity, Sound Studio Training: Edge Studios, 307 Seventh Ave, New York, NY Actors Connection, 630 9th Ave, New York, NY Private - Noelle Romano and Jay Snyder, Paul Liberti, Stacy Seidel Tea (references upon request) Seminar - David Goldberg, Kristin Price, Eric Rath, Kevin Delaney, Randye Kaye, Danielle Quissenberry, Linda Jones, Erik Sheppard, Steve Brezzo, Bob Bergen, Bill Farmer Classes: •VO Tune Up • Intense Voice Over Technique • Voice and Speech I and II • Improv Technique • The Acting of Voice Acting • Reading Between the Lines • Creating Imagery • Timing Commercial Rides • Breaking Down Copy • Diction • Accent Acquisition and Reduction • Public Speaking • British Accent Training • Audiobook Training • Promo Training • Children and Mass Media • Interpersonal Communication • Media and Special Audiences • Effects of Mass Media • Small Group Communication • Thinking Outside the box Work/interests: Acting, professional singing, creative writing, Spanish language Specialties: Professional singing, Acting, Voice Over, Communications, English and creative writing, Data Entry, Macintosh and PC Platforms Training Received: • Intense Voice Over Technique • Voice and Speech I and II • Improv Technique • The Acting of Voice Acting • Reading Between the Lines • Creating Imagery • Timing Commercial Rides • Breaking Down Copy • Diction • Accent Acquisition and Reduction • Public Speaking • British Accent Training • Audiobook Training • Promo Training • Children and Mass Media • Interpersonal Communication • Media and Special Audiences • Effects of Mass Media • Small Group Communication • Thinking Outside the box Quality Audio with fast turn-around and a friendly smile:)

LANGUAGES

English Conversational Spanish (can read but not fluent)

VOICE DESCRIPTION

Warm, smooth, silky, young, seductive, professional, versatile character voices, intelligent sound to "real person" or "girl next door" tenor to soprano range. Natural Alto, with both the musicality and upper resonances of a younger woman, and the diction and lower range of an older woman. **also a professional singer

DIALECTS, Character voices and vocal impressions

American Standard English British (modern, victorian) Cockneye British Australian Indian French

VOICES I AM ABLE TO PERFORM

Senior Female, Middle Age Female, Young Adult Female, Teenage Girl, Child Male, Child Female

Union Affiliation

Non-affiliated

AUDIO DELIVERY METHOD

AIF, MP3, WAV

EQUIPMENT

Logic Express M-Audio Sterling Audio ST55 Class-A FET Condenser Microphone PF1 Filter Sound Treated Acoustic Booth

WEBSITE

https://www.lailaberzins.com

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Comments

DAVID ALDEN October 4, 2012 at 3:38pm

Hi Laila,

May your day be filled with joy, creativity and FUN! May those you love be near as they honor and celebrate YOU! Happy Birthday!!

Cheers,

David
Bonnie Engel Lee April 14, 2012 at 12:26am

Hi Laila,

Congratulations on your "mindfulness" commercial. I loved it!

Bonnie Lee
Arthur Gregory Pugh October 18, 2011 at 9:27pm

Hi Laila,

I tend bar in Pearl River, NY and I load UPS trucks in the morning. If I can find compatible health benefits UPS would be history. I trained with Linda Jones & Michael Ingram at edge. Great teachers. Awesome people. As of now bartending is my primary (gotta eat) and voiceover secondary. The goal is to reverse this. I'll keep you in mind about the studio, currently using a Port-A-Booth.

Stay vocal.

--AGP.
Arthur Gregory Pugh October 11, 2011 at 9:56am

Hey Laila,

Thanks for the connect. I've just recent finished my demos with Edge, I'm waiting for the finished product so I can get my new website up and running. Eager to get the next phase of this process. Also trying to get my work situation in order to free up time to do this trade. Just taking it one day at a time. Take care.

--AGP.
Noah Rivers January 16, 2011 at 2:54am

Just saw your commercial. Pretty cool. Keep at it.
James Eastman October 4, 2010 at 4:05pm

Well, well, well.... Look who is having a birthday!!!! It's my buddy Laila! So... how come I didn't get an invite to the party? LOL....... Happy Birthday!!!!!! ~ James
Diane Merritt October 4, 2010 at 2:57pm

Happy Birthday Laila! I hope you are having a wonderful day!
MY VO COACH October 4, 2010 at 2:10pm

Dear Laila,

May all your special day bring you closer to all your dreams... have a wonderful day celebrating YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Cheers,
David
Shawn Maroney October 4, 2010 at 6:45am

Happy Birthday, Laila!
Have a fantastic day!

Cheers
Shawn :)
www.VoicesOfVision.ca
BOB NOBLE October 3, 2010 at 4:41pm

Hi Laila:

In honor of your birthday, I sat down and wrote you a
song. Here are the lyrics . . . .”This is your Birthday Song,
It isn’t very long . . . “ And many more . . . !

Bob . . . at . . . http://Noblevoices.com - Orlando, FL