15+ years of singing in the LA Film/TV industry. Pro sight-reader with range and versatility from cinematic/ethereal to character. Experienced pro having worked with Elfman, Giacchino, Powell, to name a few.
Singing everything from the Star Trek theme on the newest film to voicing the 'mama vulture' on Ice Age the Meltdown she found how to meld her legit vocal training with her character acting when she broke into the session community in Los Angeles. She learned how to truly be a 'singer-for-hire' in that her top priority on any project is to bring the music to life and fulfillment in order to tell whatever story the production needs to tell.
As a SAG singer on most of her projects, she sharpened her sight-reading, her adaptability, her professionalism, and her sheer instrument. She brings all of the professionalism to her remote studio now in the Greenville SC area where she can do projects on or off the card.
Having sung vocal jazz, backing up the likes of Imogen Heap and also singing in many acappella groups including 'Voices of Liberty' at Disneyworld/ Disneyland, her talent with harmony is just as strong as her solo work.
With all of her animation experience she is very strong in character and sound-alike work.
To see most of the film and tv sessions she has sung on please visit her IMDB page.
A few more projects of interest...
Nightmare Before Christmas LIVE
A night of Tim Burton Music LIVE at the Hollywood Bowl
Microsoft campaign
Suave campaign
KIA Campaign
Cirque du Soleil
Recordings for:
Muse
Neil Young
Nate Ruess of FUN
Josh Groban
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Languages
- English
- French
- Italian
- Latin
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Karen is exactly the kind of studio talent that brings tangible production value to every project she works on. Group singer. Solo singer. Voice actress. Sight reader. Improvise her own parts. All these assignments are part of Karen's exceptional tool kit. Now here's where she is outstanding: Creating original characters. I've been a studio audio producer for 50 years and I've never worked with anyone better than Karen at inventing voices that are not derivative -but instead, ORIGINAL! Hire Karen and you will bring her brilliance to your next project.
Karen is the definition of a collaborative artist! With her vocal agility, raw talent, and endless positive attitude, every session is a joy. Her rare artistic bravery and humble confidence allows her to explore endless creative possibilities. Her heart, sense of humor and professionalism make every recording session we have done together one of my favorite parts of the creative process. Whether it is haunting cinematic, lyrical opera, or hilarious character voices, she always brings the “awesome sauce” to the music!
Whether you want a glorious classical soprano, a hip young pop thing, or a quirky character for Animation, Karen covers all the bases and everything inbetween AND she covers them pristinely and quick.
As a session singer myself in Los Angeles for going on 20+ years, i worked alongside Karen for at least 15 of those years and even hired her for a few things. I was always amazed at how versatile and dependable she was. She would make any score or project absolutely come alive off the page!As a long-time colleague and friend, I can say with 100% confidence that Karen is a superstar! Her skill, creativity, professionalism—and above all, *musicality*—will make your project better.
My own composing career has spanned a quarter-century; as a result, I know how difficult it can be to find the right 'voice,' literally, for your creation. The very best vocalists are collaborators, rather than merely hired guns. Karen excels at this. I'd recommend her for anything.
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $200 per song
Will give a quick turnaround depending on length of cue/song and # of passes. 3 passes of same part included. Harmony passes xtra. Residuals and buyouts TBD. Stems will be sent upon final payment.
- Logic Pro
- Warm Audio WA-87 R2
- UA Volt 1
Discount for multiple cues/songs in one project
- Another Disney Theme Park Project!Apr 24, 2023
Mums the word so far... I signed an NDA but stay tuned to find out which Disney sound-a-like character I tracked for a major live theme park show coming up! I'll just say that I had a blast reviving a Disney character from way back in the past!
- Disney's DisenchantedMar 09, 2023
So proud to have been a part of the recent film, Disney's "Disenchanted". Fun fact... that was a pandemic project so our opening number "Andalasia" was recorded all remotely in our home studios!
