BIOGRAPHY
I'm David B. Kelley, a professional voice actor and storyteller based in Memphis, Tennessee. My rich, soothing baritone brings warmth, authority, and emotional depth to audiobooks, documentaries, commercials, promos, and PSA's. I approach every script with care, shaping each performance to connect with listeners and bring your words to life. From heartfelt storytelling to confident, energetic delivery, I adapt my voice to your project's tone and vision. Working from my fully equipped, broadcast-quality home studio, I provide clear, professional audio and prompt turnaround. Clients value my responsiveness, versatility, and ability to take direction. My goal is simple: tell your story with authenticity and give your audience a reason to keep listening.
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
Commercial Demo
Promo Demo
Short Narration
The Announcer Introduction
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Email: david@dbkstudios.com Business number: 9015011090 Mobile number: 9015692888 Website: dbkvoices.com |
Gender: Male Location: Memphis, TN Description of voice: My voice is a rich, soothing baritone with the warmth to welcome listeners and the depth to hold their attention. It can carry the quiet emotion of a personal story, the steady authority of a documentary, or the energy of a commercial. As a Memphis-based voice actor and storyteller, I bring authenticity, clarity, and feeling to every script. I listen for the heart of the message, giving each phrase room to breathe and each important moment its weight. Whether I'm bringing an author's words to life or helping a brand connect with its audience, my goal is to make listeners feel engaged, understood, and eager to hear what comes next. Sounding Age(s): 41 - 50, 51 - 60, 61 - 70, 71 - 100 Languages: English (USA) Accents: Southern and Mid Eastern Sound. Expertise: Commercial, Documentary, Narration |
CREDITS
SKILLS
| Vocal Artistry | My soothing baritone-bass sound will elevate your project with the desired emotional control of living the script and understanding your desired outcome. |
| Voice inflection and control | After briefly researching the history of your script, I'm able to get into the zone of peace where my heart and voice take over. |
| Fast Turnaround Time | Your tight schedule isn't a problem because my sound-treated home studio is filled with bells and whistles to accomplish your mission. |
| Sound Perfection | I will remove all clicks, pops, and unwanted sounds before delivery. And, if more is needed, I'm able to accomplish that task too. |
Sound Treated Home Recording Studio
| Software: | Adobe Audition, Logic Pro, Reaper |
| Video Sync Available: | Yes |
| Remote connectivity: | Source Connect, Zoom |
| Microphones: | Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Condenser Mic, Rode NT1 Fixed Cardioid Condenser Mic, MXL 2006 Large Condenser Mic |
| Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
| JMC Demos | |
| Professional Voiceover Training | J. Michael Collins- Commercial / Promo 2020 - 2021 |
| Multiple Professional Voiceover Training II | Dave Fennoy - Gaming Character - 2019 JMC Demos - Training and Demos 2020 Chuck Huber - Breathing Control - 2020 Such A Voice – Introduction into VO – 2017 Gene Evans Music – Audio Engineering - 2018 Annex Audio – Audio Engineering- 2018 Gene Evans Music -Vocal Pitch Control- 2019 |