BIOGRAPHY
Actress, storyteller, book enthusiast, Déirdra is a character driven performer with a talent for accents and a wealth of experience in both live and recorded performance. Experienced in Audiobooks, radio drama, corporate voiceover. With a theatrical background, Déirdra has a flair for developing characters, but she is also skilled at non-fiction narration.
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
Voice Collage
Search No Further - Audiobook
The Girl In The Maze - Audiobook
The Snow And The Works On The Northern Line - Audiobook
Double Portions - Radio Drama
Global Warming - Radio Ad Demo
| CONTACT DETAILS | VOICE PROFILE |
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Email: deirtay@yahoo.co.uk Business number: 07949 921949 Mobile number: Website: https://www.deirdrawhelan.com |
Gender: Female Location: East Sussex Description of voice: Déirdra has a smooth, engaging tone with a wide range to her pitch and modulation. Sounding Age(s): 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60 Languages: English (Australian), English (Neutral), English (UK), English (USA) Accents: RP, Liverpool, North West England, Yorkshire, London, North East England, Standard US, Irish (General), Northern Irish, Scottish (General), Welsh (General). Expertise: Audiobook, Narration, Radio |
CREDITS
SKILLS
| Acting | Experienced in theatre, film and television, Déirdra has been performing since an early age and has run her own theatre company producing both contemporary and classical drama. She also ran a variety cabaret in South London, giving stage time to a diverse range of acts, including stand up comedians, magicians, musicians, singers and dancers. |
| Singing | Déirdra has a strong mezzo soprano voice and it was singing that led her to theatre. She has performed in musical theatre, light opera, choral music, pop, rock, country and folk music. She frequently sings with friends and colleagues, singing both lead and backing vocals. |
Home Studio
| Software: | Audacity, Other |
| Video Sync Available: | No |
| Remote connectivity: | |
| Microphones: | Røde NT1 |
| Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
| Music | Déirdra studied classical piano and the theory of music from the age of seven. She reads music fluently which has been an invaluable skill in her theatrical and singing career. |
| Acting/performing arts | Déirdra gained an honours degree in performing arts from the University of Hertfordshire, where she trained in acting, singing, dance and physical theatre. She also undertook short courses with professional companies as part of her degree course. |