Meet Your Edge Coaches & Instructors

Edge Studio oversees an international team of voice over experts, who help you start, build, and grow your voice over business.

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INSTRUCTOR - Elena Berger — former Voice-Over agent at ICM, current instructor at Juilliard & NYU-Tisch of the “Business of Acting,” Voice-Over, and On-Camera Commercial technique — has just about seen and heard it all. There’s almost no aspect of the business side of the Industry with which she doesn’t have some experience. Acting, she says, is best left to others, thank God.

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Edge INSTRUCTOR - Rob Scimpaglia is currently an accomplished actor, voice over artist and practicing attorney who has been chosen by Connecticut magazine as a New England Region and Connecticut “Super Lawyer” for the years 2009 through 2012. Robert hosted a local radio program back in the mid 1990's called "The Law Show", and more recently, hosted a radio show called "Ask the Lawyer" on WICC in Bridgeport. Connecticut Magazine, England Regions, Bridgeport, Lawyer, New England, Chosen

Edge INSTRUCTOR - Rob Scimpaglia is currently an accomplished actor, voice over artist and practicing attorney who has been chosen by Connecticut magazine as a New England Region and Connecticut “Super Lawyer” for the years 2009 through 2012. Robert hosted a local radio program back in the mid 1990's called "The Law Show", and more recently, hosted a radio show called "Ask the Lawyer" on WICC in Bridgeport.

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COACH - Arthur Insana - When it comes to contributing industry perspective, L.A.-based Arthur G. Insana has that covered. He’s participated in and led (and literally covered) just about every part of the audio business. Arthur (his nieces and nephew call him “Uncle Artie”) is a multi-award-winning pioneer in the resurgence of audio theatre, having produced and directed some of the highest-grossing and most elaborate sound-design-intensive audiodramas ever Niece And Nephew, Sound Design, Your Voice, Pioneer, Arthur, Elaborate, Theatre

COACH - Arthur Insana - When it comes to contributing industry perspective, L.A.-based Arthur G. Insana has that covered. He’s participated in and led (and literally covered) just about every part of the audio business. Arthur (his nieces and nephew call him “Uncle Artie”) is a multi-award-winning pioneer in the resurgence of audio theatre, having produced and directed some of the highest-grossing and most elaborate sound-design-intensive audiodramas ever

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COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Kristen Thorne has been actively producing and directing audio projects for a variety of clients over the past 12 years, making her a flexible coach with a flexible approach. As Director of Production and Casting, she's savvy with every genre of voice over, and knows how to bring out the best delivery possible from each talent she works with. Savvy, Genres, Approach, Clients, Talent, Foundation, The Past

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Kristen Thorne has been actively producing and directing audio projects for a variety of clients over the past 12 years, making her a flexible coach with a flexible approach. As Director of Production and Casting, she's savvy with every genre of voice over, and knows how to bring out the best delivery possible from each talent she works with.

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COACH & INSTRUCTOR - David Goldberg ( Audition, Business & Money, Demo Evaluation, Marketing ) Recognized as one of the world's leading booth-directors and authorities on voice over, he says, “Although I never had the voice for it, I guess my ears work pretty well.” Evidently so. David's ears are considered the best in the industry. Studio Works, Inside Job, Voice Actor, Competition, Coaching, Edges, Actors

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - David Goldberg ( Audition, Business & Money, Demo Evaluation, Marketing ) Recognized as one of the world's leading booth-directors and authorities on voice over, he says, “Although I never had the voice for it, I guess my ears work pretty well.” Evidently so. David's ears are considered the best in the industry.

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INSTRUCTOR - Joey Schaljo - IVO class. Joey came to NY to get her MFA in acting and has stayed ever since. She has been doing VO professionally since 2008 and some recent clients include Google, Sephora, Realtor.com, H&R Block, Toshiba, and Marriott Hotels. Joey is also a live event emcee, and on-camera host. She can often be seen announcing races for the New York Road Runners (including the ING New York City Marathon) amongst many other live events up and down the East Coast. City Marathon, The Ing, Marriott Hotels, Emcee, Road Runner, Live Events, East Coast, Sephora

INSTRUCTOR - Joey Schaljo - IVO class. Joey came to NY to get her MFA in acting and has stayed ever since. She has been doing VO professionally since 2008 and some recent clients include Google, Sephora, Realtor.com, H&R Block, Toshiba, and Marriott Hotels. Joey is also a live event emcee, and on-camera host. She can often be seen announcing races for the New York Road Runners (including the ING New York City Marathon) amongst many other live events up and down the East Coast.

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COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Nazia "Naz" Chaudhry - Voice Coach Location: GA - Atlanta (IN-STUDIO, SKYPE & TELE REMOTE TRAINING) Specialties: Commercial, Narration - Nazia offers a very unique perspective to coaching from her diverse background in the world of both acting and music. To schedule with Nazia call 888-321-3343 or email training@edgestudio.com. Studio Theater, Theatre Arts, Lyric Opera, Voice Coach, Music Performance, Soundcloud, The Globe

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Nazia "Naz" Chaudhry - Voice Coach Location: GA - Atlanta (IN-STUDIO, SKYPE & TELE REMOTE TRAINING) Specialties: Commercial, Narration - Nazia offers a very unique perspective to coaching from her diverse background in the world of both acting and music. To schedule with Nazia call 888-321-3343 or email training@edgestudio.com.

COACH - Naomi Jacobson (Commercial & Narration) Naomi is an award winning stage and film/TV actress who brings her skills for personalizing language and owning the text to her voice over work. Naomi has narrated documentaries for PBS, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, WGBH Frontline, as well as being the voice of Mary Cassatt and Georgia O’Keefe for NPR. Georgia Okeefe, Mary Cassatt, Discovery Channel, Frontline, Smithsonian, Pbs, Naomi

COACH - Naomi Jacobson (Commercial & Narration) Naomi is an award winning stage and film/TV actress who brings her skills for personalizing language and owning the text to her voice over work. Naomi has narrated documentaries for PBS, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, WGBH Frontline, as well as being the voice of Mary Cassatt and Georgia O’Keefe for NPR.

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Marjorie Kouns (Accent and Dialect Acquisition, Accent and Dialect Elimination, Animation, Corporate Industrial, Telephony ) Marjorie Kouns is a Voice Actor and Public Artist known for her character voices on Dora the Explorer and the voices of political pundit Ann Coulter, and Sarah Palin. Ann Coulter, Sarah Palin, Telephony, Dora The Explorer, Corporate, Public

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Marjorie Kouns (Accent and Dialect Acquisition, Accent and Dialect Elimination, Animation, Corporate Industrial, Telephony ) Marjorie Kouns is a Voice Actor and Public Artist known for her character voices on Dora the Explorer and the voices of political pundit Ann Coulter, and Sarah Palin.

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Ernesto De Villa-Bejjani (Commercial, Narration, Spanish) During the last thirty years Ernesto has worked without stopping as a theatre, film, TV and voice actor for TV and radio commercials and multiple audio books. He was awarded by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (H.O.L.A.) as “Outstanding Performing” and “Best Actor 2008”. Best Actor, Audio Books, Spanish, Radio

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Ernesto De Villa-Bejjani (Commercial, Narration, Spanish) During the last thirty years Ernesto has worked without stopping as a theatre, film, TV and voice actor for TV and radio commercials and multiple audio books. He was awarded by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (H.O.L.A.) as “Outstanding Performing” and “Best Actor 2008”.

COACH - Lara Hirner ( Voice Health ) Lara Marie Hirner has unique skills that help voice-actors please more casting agents, impress more engineers, and book more jobs - especially long-form narration!

COACH - Johnny Heller (Audiobook, Commercial) Johnny Heller is praised for his adult, personal development, history, comedy and children's book narrations. He is a 2008, 2009, and 2011 "Best Audio Book" winner, a 2008 and 2009 "Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award" winner, a 2005 and 2009 "Audie Award" winner, a double Audie nominee in 2012, selected as one of the Top 50 Narrators of the 20th Century by AudioFile Magazine, and a multiple "Golden Earphone Award" winner. Audio Play, Indie Author, Its Cold Outside, Home Care, Literary, Childrens Books, Johnny

COACH - Johnny Heller (Audiobook, Commercial) Johnny Heller is praised for his adult, personal development, history, comedy and children's book narrations. He is a 2008, 2009, and 2011 "Best Audio Book" winner, a 2008 and 2009 "Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award" winner, a 2005 and 2009 "Audie Award" winner, a double Audie nominee in 2012, selected as one of the Top 50 Narrators of the 20th Century by AudioFile Magazine, and a multiple "Golden Earphone Award" winner.

COACH - Carolee Goodgold ( Singing ) Carolee has earned a living singing and speaking for over 30 years! She has been called “the girl Robin Williams” because of her versatility and humor. She has recorded Jingles, Records, Song Parodies, Industrial Shows, Children’s Books, Anime, Audiobooks, Toys, Video Games, Workout Tapes, TV Themes, Cruise Ships, Theme Parks, Musicals and anything else one can sing or speak on! Parody Songs, Tv Themes, Cruise Ships, Robin Williams, Tapes, Theme Park, 30 Years, Speaking, Carole

COACH - Carolee Goodgold ( Singing ) Carolee has earned a living singing and speaking for over 30 years! She has been called “the girl Robin Williams” because of her versatility and humor. She has recorded Jingles, Records, Song Parodies, Industrial Shows, Children’s Books, Anime, Audiobooks, Toys, Video Games, Workout Tapes, TV Themes, Cruise Ships, Theme Parks, Musicals and anything else one can sing or speak on!

COACH - Lesley Bailey (Audition, Casting, Commercial) Lesley Bailey is an award-winning Casting Director, Voice Over Coach, Demo Producer, and Consultant. She spent the last fifteen years as the head of Casting at a major production company in NYC as well as coaching and producing demos.

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Dan Friedman - (Home Studio Specialist) After years in recording studios and in radio he began work at ProComm Voices in 2001,where he continues to work as an engineer, producer and voiceover talent. With over 10 years at ProComm Voices, he has produced, directed or provided his voice to thousands of audio productions. In 2011, Dan began working with Edge Studio, helping new voice talent along with established professionals improve their business. Voice Acting, Professions, 10 Years, Engineer, Dan

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Dan Friedman - (Home Studio Specialist) After years in recording studios and in radio he began work at ProComm Voices in 2001,where he continues to work as an engineer, producer and voiceover talent. With over 10 years at ProComm Voices, he has produced, directed or provided his voice to thousands of audio productions. In 2011, Dan began working with Edge Studio, helping new voice talent along with established professionals improve their business.

INSTRUCTOR - Tom Dheere - (Voice Over Business Expert) Voicing hundreds of e-learning projects for students all over the world learning English as a second language has certainly been fulfilling. Now I welcome this opportunity to truly give back to the voiceover community by sharing my experiences & insights with aspiring talent as an Edge Studio coach!

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Randye Kaye (Commercial, Corporate Industrial, Medical, Narration, Telephony) Randye Kaye began her voice-over career as a way to keep acting while pregnant with her first child - and has been working behind the microphone ever since. Treatment For Bipolar, Mental Health Treatment, Mental Illness Help, Attention Deficit Disorder, Learning Differences, Bipolar Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Webinar, Disorders

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COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Randye Kaye (Commercial, Corporate Industrial, Medical, Narration, Telephony) Randye Kaye began her voice-over career as a way to keep acting while pregnant with her first child - and has been working behind the microphone ever since.

INSTRUCTOR - Steve Brezzo - (Podcasts, Self-Guided Tours) Executive Director Sotheby's Institute of Art, Director - San Diego Museum of Art, Director - Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach, Ca., Director of Media - United Exhibits Group, Denmark, Consultant - Jim Henson Company, Consultant - National Center for Children and Creativity, Washington, DC, Director of Education - Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, etc. Jim Henson, Museum Of Contemporary Art, Laguna Beach, Art Director, Tour Guide, Washington Dc

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INSTRUCTOR - Steve Brezzo - (Podcasts, Self-Guided Tours) Executive Director Sotheby's Institute of Art, Director - San Diego Museum of Art, Director - Pageant of the Masters - Laguna Beach, Ca., Director of Media - United Exhibits Group, Denmark, Consultant - Jim Henson Company, Consultant - National Center for Children and Creativity, Washington, DC, Director of Education - Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, etc.

COACH - Carol Monda - (Audiobook, Audition, Commercial, Narration) Carol is a two-time Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator. She has read for Recorded Books, Harper Audio, Audible.Com, Hachette, HighBridge, Clipper Audio, Edge Studio, Books on Tape, and Redwood Audio's listentogenius.com. Books On Tape, Recorded Books, Redwood, Audiobook, Harper

COACH - Carol Monda - (Audiobook, Audition, Commercial, Narration) Carol is a two-time Audie Award-winning audiobook narrator. She has read for Recorded Books, Harper Audio, Audible.Com, Hachette, HighBridge, Clipper Audio, Edge Studio, Books on Tape, and Redwood Audio's listentogenius.com.

COACH - Jay Snyder - (Animation, Audiobook, Audition, Cartoon, Character, Dubbing) Jay Snyder is a classically trained actor who has performed leading roles on and off Broadway, television, and film. His expertise is bringing characters to life. For more than 10 years he has also done nearly every type of voice over work, including commercials.

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Noelle Romano - (Animation, Cartoon, Character, Commercial, Kids, Narration) As a voice coach, you will never hear me say the words “you’re not getting it”. I consider it my mission to try different approaches, techniques, and exercises until something clicks. My coaching style involves a lot of dialogue between teacher and student, and I like to use my sense of humor to keep things light and fun, even as I challenge you to go further than you thought possible. Dialogue, Clicks, Exercises, Mission, Challenge

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Noelle Romano - (Animation, Cartoon, Character, Commercial, Kids, Narration) As a voice coach, you will never hear me say the words “you’re not getting it”. I consider it my mission to try different approaches, techniques, and exercises until something clicks. My coaching style involves a lot of dialogue between teacher and student, and I like to use my sense of humor to keep things light and fun, even as I challenge you to go further than you thought possible.

COACH - Linda Jones - (Accent and Dialect Acquisition, Accent and Dialect Elimination) Linda Jones plays with her words—and will get you playing too! A mimic from a long line of mimics, she started doing 'voices' at the dinner table in childhood, and hasn't been quiet since.

COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Danielle Quisenberry - (Acting, Commercial, Corporate Industrial, Narration) Award-winning voice actor Danielle Quisenberry has contributed her talents to radio and television commericals, web and software narrations, corporate campaigns, industrial and documentary films, English as a second language tutorials, and telephone systems. Documentary Film, Telephone, Documentaries

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COACH & INSTRUCTOR - Danielle Quisenberry - (Acting, Commercial, Corporate Industrial, Narration) Award-winning voice actor Danielle Quisenberry has contributed her talents to radio and television commericals, web and software narrations, corporate campaigns, industrial and documentary films, English as a second language tutorials, and telephone systems.