Leslie Olabisi

About the Artist

Leslie Olabisi is an engaging narrator and the relatable, conversational voice you are looking for in your commercials. Using her training as an actor, she makes adjustments quickly and her throaty yet clear vocal quality is a unique tone that stands apart from any other female voice.  She is a SOVAS Voice Arts Award winner for Outstanding Radio Promo and the documentary she narrated, Unmarked, was nominated for a Capital Emmy. Leslie studied at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in NYC, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory and was a student of the late great, Wynn Handman. She's worked with brands such as Amazon, American Express, NYC Office of Campaign Finance, DeLeon Tequila,  narrator of the Dove Revolution project launch in the UK; is the voice of Canada’s first Performing Arts Degree Program at Ryerson Univ. and Comcast RISE small businesses across the country.    She is managed by The Talent Express NYC and represented in the UK by deVine Voices. She served as a teaching artist at Tyler Elementary on Capitol Hill (acting) and currently teaches voiceover and public speaking. She is of Nigerian descent and from Prince George’s County.

Artist's Statement

It has been said that the mother is the vessel by which a child is brought forth. The conduit by which we are able to influence and be inspired by that of another plane, made manifest on Earth. A good scene is like a birth. The actor interprets the message of the writer, and brings forth life to a character. When done right, the actor disappears and the message manifests. This is why I perform. To illustrate the thoughts, ideas, and emotions we all experience but sometimes disengage. I choose to confront the very things we run from in order to truly experience a life worth living. I believe digging deep and being confrontational is the only way to understand Self and produce meaningful work.