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Yuliya Patsay
I tell stories for a living- on the page, on the stage, and in your ear (this must really annoy my fifth grade teacher who used to set a timer during which I was not allowed to talk...)
Yuliya Patsay is a professional voice actor and storyteller based in San Francisco, California.13 Here are some key details about her:
Background and Experience
Yuliya is a trained voice actor with a professional home studio.2 Her experience is diverse and includes:
- Comprehensive training in all genres of voiceover at Voicetrax, Sausalito - Voiceover and Voice Acting Academy12
- Live storytelling
- Community theater
- Stand-up comedy12
She has explored voiceover with experts across genres, including Bob Bergen, Townsend Coleman, Tom Pinto, and Brian Sommer.1
Voice and Style
Yuliya describes her voice as:
- A raspy alto that reminds people of Kristen Bell or Zoey Deschanel
- The "no-nonsense mom-next-door with a cup full of charm and a pinch of sass"3
For commercial reads, she can deliver a real, millennial sound.1
Personal Background
Yuliya has an interesting personal history:
- She grew up in a small town in the former Soviet Union
- Learned English by watching Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Taught intertidal ecology as a teen
- Earned an MBA
- Performed stand-up comedy34
Skills and Services
Yuliya offers various voice-over services, including:
- Commercial reads
- Narration
- Corporate explainers
- Multilingual work (fluent in Russian, proficient in Spanish)3
She's represented by Stars Agency and has a professional home studio in San Francisco.3