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English (American) Voice Actor Dena Y.

Dena Y.

Top Rated
English (American)
United States local time

Native Voice Samples

Commercial Demo
Narration
E-learning
Promos
IVR
Others

Overview

I am a professional female American-Engish voice-over talent with more than 30 years of experience. I voice for global brands, large and small. TV Promo, Commercial, Radio imaging, eLearning, Narration, On-hold/IVR and more!

Experience

More than 30 years of experience as a voice-over talent and radio broadcast personality, in both small and major markets. I've voiced countless commercials and projects, for well-known brands like General Motors, Brawny, Walgreen’s, SiriusXM, Ikea, Macy's, and many more!

Credentials

Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Vermont.
I have continued to hone my craft with professional voice-over coaching over the last 10+ years.

Companies I have voiced for

PBS, IBM, General Motors/Lincoln, W Hotels, NBC5/Dallas, Just Brakes, Fox 31/Denver, The Style Network, SiriusXM Radio/Flight 26, National Laser Institute, NBC7/San Diego, The Phoenix Art Museum, Fox 29/West Palm Beach, and many others!

Reviews

Verified
Jun 25, 2023
Raj M.

Just perfect! Was friendly, helpful, had great audio, was fast to deliver, has a great voice, was easy to work with and responsive to direction

Verified
Oct 7, 2022
Keegan V.

Great collaboration. On time delivery, great voice, responsive to direction, easy to work with, professional recording, quick turnaround, creative, good communication and fast response. Highly recommended!

Verified
Sep 15, 2022
Accounts M.

I enjoyed working with Dena. She was fast to deliver and responded fast.

Verified
Jul 11, 2021
Richard D.

High quality work, great to work with.

Verified
Oct 5, 2020
Ozgur S.

Up until now, we were working on common words of English language. However, I sent Dena a new list of words which are some Newly Coined Words to the English language. Dena pronounced these 'uncommon' words perfectly as well! As of now, we completed a half of project spanning to the past previous months and Dena was amazing all throughout the project :)

Verified
Sep 21, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is a very understanding person. She is very cooperative. She always adds little explanations to her recordings to make the work much easier on my end and I truly appreciate it. It is great to listen to her recordings starting with "Hello Olsen, how are you? I hope you are having a lovely day." I think this alone shows how much Dena cares about personal relations. Moreover, when I encounter minute errors, she always re-records her work and provides us a perfect recording :)

Verified
Sep 10, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena delivered the files at a super speed. I am very glad to be working with her. The work flow between us is great. She has a great voice and personality. I appreciate her work every time!

Verified
Sep 5, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is an amazing person. Her voice makes me smile each time I hear it. The workflow between us has become better over time. I truly appreciate her amazing skills.

Verified
Aug 28, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is the best! She always arranges her schedule according to our needs. I highly value her cooperation and I hope that our partnership continues with future projects. Other than work, Dena is very good with her interpersonal relations. Her social skills make working with her a specialty. Thank you Voice Crafters for presenting people like Dena to our projects :)

Verified
Aug 10, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena delivered a perfect audio file for our project. We feel lucky to be working with her. She always puts 100% of her energy into this work. Thanks to her efforts, our project is running without any obstacles. If other clients are looking for a professional voice artist, they should work with Dena!

Verified
Jul 31, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena, with her outstanding command of English, offers variant pronunciation of certain words in her audio files. For instance, she pronounced the word beloved in two different ways and provided me with an explanation why there is such variances. She is always very kind and considerate when explaining such variances, keeping in mind that I am a foreigner. I am very happy to be working with her and I wish to keep our business partnership in every project possible. I think other clients should work with Dena as well!

Verified
Jul 26, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena did an excellent job as always. Over time, we have developed a smoother work flow. In this specific project, Dena delivered the audio files exactly according to my previous requests. I had great time listening to her audios and editing them. Will work with her again!

Verified
Jul 22, 2020
Cagla S.

Dena recorded the word list I wanted very carefully. There was a part I was doubtful about hearing a sound in the audio files. Then, Dena recorded those words once more in a different tone just to avoid confusion. I love working with her. She has an amazing voice. I think the other clients should also work with Dena :)

Verified
Jul 13, 2020
Ozgur S.

As always, Dena delivered a perfect audio file for our project. She was very cooperative and had a great pace throughout the project. She pointed my mistakes out and helped me improve the project through her keen eyes. Based on my experiences with her, I ask other clients to consider working with Dena :)

Verified
Jul 4, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is an amazing voice over artist. She is very cooperative and understanding. I, personally, could be nitpicking from time to time. However, she answered all my questions and carried out my complicated requests with patience. She is very detail oriented and easy going.

I definitely advice clients to work with Dena!

Hire Dena for your Project Today!

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

Member Since

April 2018

Completed Jobs

15

Last Active

14 days ago

Avg. Response Time

19 hours

Rates starting at

100 USD

Location

United States

Time Zone

UTC -7:00 -7:00

Languages

English (American)

Voice Ages

Middle-Aged
,
Senior

Specialized in Categories

Narration
,
E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
,
Promos
,
Documentaries
,
Audiobooks
,
IVR
,
Video Games
,
Animation
,
Podcasts
,
Movie Trailers
,
TV Shows
,
Automotive
,
Political Ads
,
Medical Narration
,
Real Estate
,
Announcements
,
Audio Guides
,
Others

Pitch

Character Voices

Styles

Reviews

Verified
Jun 25, 2023
Raj M.

Just perfect! Was friendly, helpful, had great audio, was fast to deliver, has a great voice, was easy to work with and responsive to direction

Verified
Oct 7, 2022
Keegan V.

Great collaboration. On time delivery, great voice, responsive to direction, easy to work with, professional recording, quick turnaround, creative, good communication and fast response. Highly recommended!

Verified
Sep 15, 2022
Accounts M.

I enjoyed working with Dena. She was fast to deliver and responded fast.

Verified
Jul 11, 2021
Richard D.

High quality work, great to work with.

Verified
Oct 5, 2020
Ozgur S.

Up until now, we were working on common words of English language. However, I sent Dena a new list of words which are some Newly Coined Words to the English language. Dena pronounced these 'uncommon' words perfectly as well! As of now, we completed a half of project spanning to the past previous months and Dena was amazing all throughout the project :)

Verified
Sep 21, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is a very understanding person. She is very cooperative. She always adds little explanations to her recordings to make the work much easier on my end and I truly appreciate it. It is great to listen to her recordings starting with "Hello Olsen, how are you? I hope you are having a lovely day." I think this alone shows how much Dena cares about personal relations. Moreover, when I encounter minute errors, she always re-records her work and provides us a perfect recording :)

Verified
Sep 10, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena delivered the files at a super speed. I am very glad to be working with her. The work flow between us is great. She has a great voice and personality. I appreciate her work every time!

Verified
Sep 5, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is an amazing person. Her voice makes me smile each time I hear it. The workflow between us has become better over time. I truly appreciate her amazing skills.

Verified
Aug 28, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is the best! She always arranges her schedule according to our needs. I highly value her cooperation and I hope that our partnership continues with future projects. Other than work, Dena is very good with her interpersonal relations. Her social skills make working with her a specialty. Thank you Voice Crafters for presenting people like Dena to our projects :)

Verified
Aug 10, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena delivered a perfect audio file for our project. We feel lucky to be working with her. She always puts 100% of her energy into this work. Thanks to her efforts, our project is running without any obstacles. If other clients are looking for a professional voice artist, they should work with Dena!

Verified
Jul 31, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena, with her outstanding command of English, offers variant pronunciation of certain words in her audio files. For instance, she pronounced the word beloved in two different ways and provided me with an explanation why there is such variances. She is always very kind and considerate when explaining such variances, keeping in mind that I am a foreigner. I am very happy to be working with her and I wish to keep our business partnership in every project possible. I think other clients should work with Dena as well!

Verified
Jul 26, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena did an excellent job as always. Over time, we have developed a smoother work flow. In this specific project, Dena delivered the audio files exactly according to my previous requests. I had great time listening to her audios and editing them. Will work with her again!

Verified
Jul 22, 2020
Cagla S.

Dena recorded the word list I wanted very carefully. There was a part I was doubtful about hearing a sound in the audio files. Then, Dena recorded those words once more in a different tone just to avoid confusion. I love working with her. She has an amazing voice. I think the other clients should also work with Dena :)

Verified
Jul 13, 2020
Ozgur S.

As always, Dena delivered a perfect audio file for our project. She was very cooperative and had a great pace throughout the project. She pointed my mistakes out and helped me improve the project through her keen eyes. Based on my experiences with her, I ask other clients to consider working with Dena :)

Verified
Jul 4, 2020
Ozgur S.

Dena is an amazing voice over artist. She is very cooperative and understanding. I, personally, could be nitpicking from time to time. However, she answered all my questions and carried out my complicated requests with patience. She is very detail oriented and easy going.

I definitely advice clients to work with Dena!

Hire Dena for your Project Today!

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