Selena Mikes
Selena Mikes
@selenamikes_"I swear I've heard you before on an episode of Love, Death, and Robots" - a kind stranger on TikTok
Had I followed through with what I'd convinced myself I wanted to be in life, I'd be delivering babies in a hospital right now. And truthfully, I'd be having to convince myself every single day that that's what I wanted. But now that I'm being honest with myself, all I really want to be in life is happy.
Simple as that.
Which is why you have heard (and will continue to hear) me bring characters, stories, and more to life. From your old-time or current favorites, to projects neither of us have even heard of yet! Once someone on their way to becoming a physician, I'm happier than ever to have pivoted my life in a direction that feels more honest and fulfilling. Art and storytelling have kept me alive, they keep me sane, they show me what's possible, and they play a big part in my sense of purpose in this world. That's why I'm leaning into all the ways in which I'd love to use my voice; be it audiobook narration, games, animation, documentaries, commercials, promo, and more!
What started with playful YouTube and TikTok voice acting videos back in 2023, has turned into opportunities to voice in private Dungeons N Dragons campaigns, audiobooks, audio series', video games, business marketing ads, and more! It has admittedly been a slow transition into the voice acting/voice over space, but as of June 2025, I'm honored to call myself an alumni of the Penguin Random House Audio Narrator Mentorship Program, where I was featured in the 2025 Penguin Random House Narrator Spotlight newsletter as a result of my showcase performance! Completing this program has helped me realize the impact behind my approach to storytelling, given me a sense of direction, and served as the jumping point into seeking a fulfilling career in voice acting and voice over!
It has taken me years to have the courage to lean into what feels like my true purpose in life, and there hasn't been a day since where I've regretted this pivot, or second-guessed whether or not I'm truly doing what makes me happy.
So now that we're both finally here, let's tell a great story!
SAMANTHA A. MORRISON | notes from casting
In Notes From Casting, actors submit a mock audition to a casting director. Actors receive feedback as well as live directions to dial in their performances, landing a direct and informative impact.
"Improvologue," uses various improvisational tools to approach character work. This strategy is also applicable to approaching commercial VO work, which we all know is extremely important.
Penguin Random House Narrator Mentorship Program
the Penguin Random House Audio Narrator Mentorship Program is an initiative for actors new to audiobooks, offering them the opportunity to work with our team of producers to strengthen their craft and gain industry knowledge.
I charge (negotiable) rates based on this indie rate guide: https://voiceactingclub.com/rates/ ; however, I am also open to participating in volunteer projects!
I'm looking for all sorts of projects from character work, narration, commercial, etc. I ultimately want to explore different ways I can use my voice, and see which avenues my voice is best suited for! I joined CCC to be exposed to a plethora of audition opportunities crafted by other creative people!
