A Little More About Me

I’m a bilingual British-Turkish female voiceover artist with a background in linguistics and language teaching, bringing a strong instinct for how words should sound, feel, and connect. My voice has been heard across commercial voiceover, corporate voiceover, and character-led projects, delivering performances that are clear, natural, and easy to engage with.

Over time, that foundation has evolved into a full-time career in voiceover, working with brands, agencies, and production teams across a wide range of content. As a female voiceover based in London, I work with clients across the UK and internationally, offering a calm, responsive and thoughtful approach to each brief.

Alongside my work, I continue to train in acting, developing further into character and performance-led voiceover, and bringing greater depth and nuance into every read.

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Voice

My voice sits in a mid-low range - smooth, warm, and engaging, with a natural sense of ease.

I move comfortably between styles, from professional and authoritative corporate voiceover to more conversational commercial work, as well as character and narrative performance.

For anyone looking for a British female voice actor, I approach every project with warmth, clarity and a strong ear for language. My primary focus is to always bring a considered approach to every script, no matter the genre.

Accent

I have a neutral, soft London British accent, making me a versatile choice for most British and International English voiceover projects.

I’m equally at home with British RP accents for voiceover, as I am with London and Estuary tones, adapting naturally depending on the brief.

As a bilingual English and Turkish voiceover artist, I also voice both in Turkish and in Turkish-accented English - an accent I grew up hearing and can deliver with authenticity across corporate, commercial, and character work.

Studio

I record from an acoustically treated home studio based in London, delivering clean, broadcast-quality audio with a fast, reliable turnaround.

My setup includes a Sennheiser MK4 microphone, Audient iD4 interface, and Adobe Audition. I can work independently or connect for live, directed sessions depending on your preference.

Studio Sample

How It All Started…

My journey into voiceover wasn’t exactly planned.

It all began in the early 2000s, amidst the bustle of Istanbul. One afternoon, while spending time at a radio station with a DJ friend, I was asked to lend my “seriously cool British accent” to a quick DJ ident. I happily obliged, and before I knew it, I had become - and still am - the voice of FG 98.3 & Lounge FM 96, an electronic music station and event group.

Back then, I was working as an English language teacher, and while I loved every voiceover opportunity that came my way, I knew very little about the industry.

Over the years, as I voiced corporate projects, commercials, museum audio guides, event promos and more, I slowly built a wealth of experience in the craft of voiceover.

My early mix of bilingual language, performance and real-world recording experience still shapes the way I work today, greatly helping me to instant sync up with my client’s needs and become instantly comfortable with their unique work style and culture.

For many years, I stayed rooted in education, pursuing a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and working as an English language specialist, teacher trainer, examiner, and consultant. After returning to the UK, I set up my own studio, recorded a demo reel, secured a UK agent, and began training more intensively in both English and Turkish - a turning point that helped me grow my passion project into a full-time career.

Whether someone is searching for a British Turkish voice actor for hire, or a thoughtful, adaptable voice for a specific project, my focus remains the same: to understand the brief, honour the words, and deliver a read that feels clear, natural and connected.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1.Reach out and share your project

    Reach out to me via the contact form here or via email lale@lalevoice.com and tell me everything you know about your project. These might include:

    -Genre: Is it a corporate explainer, or narration, commercial, animation, video game, IVR or voicemail messages, e-Learning, audio guide, etc.?

    -Length: How long is it? You can share the length of the script and/or the length of the final recording.

    -Usage:Where will it be used? Will it be for internal use only or for public use? If it is public, will it be used at a conference, on your website, across digital media platforms? If it’s a commercial, will it be used organically or through paid promotions? Will it be on TV, cinema, radio and what will the audience size be and for how long and in which countries/territories? This is all important as it determines the cost of ‘usage’. 

    -How long will it be used? Will it be used on your website indefinitely or will it be a promotion for a limited period of time (e.g. 3, 6 , 12 months), or perhaps it will only be used once at an event? For commercial pieces, if you’re not sure how long it will be used for, we would usually start with a 1 year license and renew if needed.

    -Budget: If you have a budget in mind or any budget limitations, it can be very helpful if you share them with me. I will always do my best to take them into consideration.

    -Custom demo? If your script is ready and you would like a sample, just ask. Share any other assets you have too such as film/music even if it’s not final as it will help me deliver a better sample read.

    2. Quote & Custom Sample

    I will come back to you with a quote according to the info you have provided. Any  custom sample will also be sent to help you decide if you want to go ahead.

    3. Agreement

    Once we agree, I will send you a standard contract to sign and with that you can deliver any final assets (final script, film, music, timings) and instructions on how you would like the delivery to be. We will also agree on a timeline and how you want the files to be delivered to you (format, edited or raw). If you are not sure, just ask and I’ll go through the options.

    4. Record

    I will record in my home studio. If you prefer to be present and direct me, we will arrange a session time. If not, I’ll record it within the timeframe we have agree on and send it back to you. (If you prefer me to come to your studio, I’m happy to do so).

    5. Revisions and wrap up

    We work on any revisions needed until you are completely satisfied with the result. I then send you the files and invoice (to be paid in 30days*). *If it is the first time we are working together I usually ask for 50% of the payment upfront and 50% on receipt.

  • There are lots of factors that influence the price of a voiceover such as its length, where it will be used, by who and for how long, as well as what type of recording it is (e.g. a commercial is different to an e-learning project or a telephone answering message!).

    The calculation is usually based on a Basic Studio Fee (BSF) which is somewhere between £200-£300. This is charged for the recording of the voiceover (remotely or in a studio) and any usage fee is added on top.


    To calculate usage and adjust fees according to the project type, I use the industry rate card here.

  • I generally deliver audio within 24 hours, but this can vary according to the length of the script, my schedule and your needs!

  • I will usually send wav (48kHz / 24 bit) via wetransfer, smash or drop box. If you need them in another format (mp3) let me know. In terms of editing, I will usually tidy up the audio by taking out any mistakes, stumbles, noises (such as loud breaths and mouth clicks) and send you a clear RAW file. For shorter scripts I often deliver 2/3 versions and you can request how you want each version.

  • I record the following genres:

    Corporate Voiceover (Corporate Explainer, Animations, Brand Film, Narrations)

    Commercial

    Video Game

    E-learning (Training video, educational materials)

    Narration

    Radio (radio spots, station imaging, promos)

    IVR/Telephone (Telephone messages, out of hours, on hold messages, Interactive Voice Response)

    Audiobook 

    Audio-Drama

  • I work mostly in my natural accent (neutral British) and can vary deliver this easily between London/Estuary accent and RP. I can also deliver an international (American or European leaning) accent or Turkish/Middle Eastern accent. I can also work in General American.

    While most of my work is in English, I am a bilingual voiceover so I also work in Turkish language

  • Yes! Alongside my work as a Bilingual British Turkish voiceover artist, I also offer Turkish to English translation support. I can help translate from Turkish to English, as well as proofread and edit existing Turkish-English or English-Turkish translations to make sure they feel clear, natural and accurate.

  • Of course! Your satisfaction is my top priority. I will work with your feedback to ensure we get the perfect result and you are 100% happy. Arranging a live directed session with you online to direct the delivery can help with getting it right. However, script/brief changes after the recording is made will incur additional charges.

  • I sure can! If you would like me to add music to the recording and send you a mixed and mastered file, I can do that. With access to a huge library of production music (Ultraphonic) I can also help you to source cutting edge music for your project* (costs apply).

  • I sure can! Many dubbing projects require time synching and this is something I can do. It helps if the video/script is time-stamped for this!

  • Even though my voiceover studio is based in the UK, it is possible for you and/or your client & team to be present when I record the voiceover. For this we will schedule a session via either Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams so that you can listen in as I record and give feedback between takes. I can also connect via Source Connect, Session Link Pro and Clean feed if you wish to record your end. Even a phone call and feedback for the first one or two takes can help with getting it right!

  • "Friendly, Informative, and Exactly What We Needed."

    Lale's voice-over for our client’s film was the perfect touch. Not only was the voice professional and engaging, but Lale also captured the tone and energy we were looking for. We had great feedback from our client and they were extremely happy and expressed how much they appreciate the friendly and informative introduction the voice-over had, they couldn't be happier with the end result. Thank you, Lale, for your great work and we look forward to working with you again soon.

    - PAUL ALEXANDER, HEAD OF CREATIVE SERVICES AT IGNIS

  • "When We Hear Her Voice, We Know We’re Home."

    We have been walking this path with our dear Lale for over 23 years now and feel so lucky to have had her alongside us on this journey. She has always delivered to the highest of standards and our professional relationship has grown into a friendship beyond the words of a testimonial! Her voice has become the indispensable trademark of FG 93.8 and Lounge FM and when we hear it on the radio, we know we are home!

    - BIROL GIRAY, OWNER/DIRECTOR AT FG 93.8 & LOUNGE FM

  • "10/10 — We’d Work With Lale Again."

    Lale was an absolute joy to work with. We were given a particularly challenging brief from one of our biggest repeat clients which rested the whole project on the voiceover itself. Lale understood the brief from the get-go and provided us with a high quality read, with which our client was very happy and impressed with. She took direction well and was more than happy with our multiple asks for changes. 10/10 would work with Lale again!

    - JANE ROSALES-MCCABE, PRODUCER AT CASUAL FILMS

  • "A Voice Both Client and Creative Loved."

    We worked with Lale on a VO for Merlin Entertainment - both the client and creative team were extremely happy with her performance - she was easy to work with and we would have no hesitation in using her again.

    - ANDREW DE LOTBINIERE, SENIOR PRODUCER & ACCOUNT DIRECTOR AT PUKKA FILMS

  • "Perfect Tone, Energy, and Delivery."

    It was a real pleasure working with Lale in a live, professional recording session. Not only did she deliver exactly the style we were looking for, with a dedication for bringing out the demands of the script with perfect tone and energy, she also took direction well and was easy and fun to work with. Very pleased with the end result, and I look forward to our next project.

    - TIM JUBY, SENIOR PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, HOUND DOG FILMS

  • “Nailed the Role of Narrator.”

    Lale nailed the part as narrator in our children's audio drama. Her unique and kind timbre helped to established exactly the kind of feel we strived to achieve. Highly recommend.

    - MARTYN DHAN-WELLER, PROJECT MANAGER, AUDIO ENGINEER AT KLANGKANTINE STUDIOS

  • "A Fantastic Job, Even Against the Odds."

    Thanks for pushing through your illness for us. You did a fantastic job and it was a pleasure working with you.

    - NYLES HOLLISTER, PRODUCER AT SKYLARK MEDIA

  • "Took Direction Brilliantly, Delivered Naturally."

    It was a pleasure working with Lale on our recent campaign. Lale took direction well, adding her own creative flair whilst maintaining a natural tone. We look forward to working with Lale again in the future.

    - NIKKI GILLESPIE, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT SASSY FILMS

  • "Seamless Recording, Exceptional Outcome."

    Working with Lale was an absolute pleasure. Great communication which meant that the set up and facilitation of the recording session was really easy from a production point of view, especially when dealing with client availability. The recording session went so smoothly and the final product is something we are all proud of.

    - JACKABY BARSBY AT CREATIVE LISTENING

  • “Professional, Versatile, and Easy to Direct.”

    It was a pleasure working with Lale on our recent TVC project for Scrumbles. Professional and easily directable, we were able to get a wonderful range of deliveries during our session.

    - HARRY MOORE, HEAD OF PRODUCTION AT MILK MACHINE

  • "A Crucial Part of Our Team."

    Lale has been a crucial member of our team for the past two years, consistently delivering outstanding e-learning content. Her work on our Oxford ELLT and Spotlight materials is exceptional, providing audio of the highest quality with impressive turnaround times. Lale is not only professional but also a joy to collaborate with.

    - LUIGI VALLILLO, OXFORD ELLT ACADEMIC MANAGER, OXFORD INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP

  • “The Voice I Trust Without Question.”

    A highly professional voiceover artist with great versatility. Easy to work with, reliable and never fazed by a brief or last-minute request. Completely client-facing and someone I implicitly trust. I’m known for being “particular” yet, with Lale, I feel completely relaxed when she is cast for a job. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.  

    - SANDRA NAYLOR, MANAGING DIRECTOR, REVIVAL STUDIOS