Khaya Fraites is a voice and film actor based in New York City. She has narrated books such as the full cast versions of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from GraphicAudio and has performed in video games such as World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and Blumhouse games’ first release: Fear the Spotlight. You can also catch her in animated shows such as Pokémon Paldean Winds, Quantum Heroes Dinoster and Rainbow High. Khaya is also a filmmaker and has made short films that have screen at festivals such as Virginia Film Fest and, Big Apple Film Fest.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Her start in Voiceover in 2020 and what she used for her first voiceover reel on Backstage
• Her initial voiceover setup (including equipment and software) and how it compares to her setup and space
• The first websites she would submit to and what she submits to now
• How she started at Graphic Audio and recording for their database
• Recording narration and/or dialogue for Graphic Audio books like Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Crescent City, and Zodiac Academy
• The experience of the Iron Flame audiobook blowing up
• Working on animation and video games and booking VO work on twitter
• Advice for people who want to get into voiceover
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