Lauren Ezzo
Award-winning audiobook narrator and voice artist
Over 500 titles narrated. SOVAS and Odyssey Award winner.
Commercials, e-learning, narration, animation.
Audiobook Samples
A selection of recent work across genres.
Voiceover Demos
A versatile voice across commercial, character, and brand.
Selected clients include DFW Airport, Ninja, and TurboTax.
For commercial inquiries, contact my agent or use the form below.
About
Hi - I’m Lauren. I’m based in Dallas, Texas, with roots in the Midwest (Michigan/Chicago), and I’m a full-time voice artist. I voice commercials, and I narrate audiobooks — I’ve narrated over five hundred of them, from literary fiction to thrillers to young adult titles. I’ve worked on debut titles and titles from established authors, and I've been recognized along the way: the 2021 Odyssey Award for Kent State, eleven AudioFile Earphones Awards, and recent honors from the Audio Publishers’ Association and SOVAS.
I studied theatre and English at Hope College, with later training experience at Second City and SITI Company. I live for a good story: I love specific, intelligent original writing that lets me see the author’s world as though it’s around me.
When I'm not in my booth, I'm probably gardening (Italian vegetables, native plants, feeders for hummingbirds and mason bees); decorating elaborate sugar cookies (check out my Instagram); or playing with my Havanese (check out his Instagram).
I love what I do. Thanks for being here.
500+ AUDIOBOOKS · 2021 ODYSSEY AWARD · 11 EARPHONES AWARDS
If you're an author with an upcoming title and you'd like to see your characters in capable hands, I'd love to hear from you.
Casting Notes
Background, range, and what I bring to a project
Genres and themes
Horror & thriller · Literary fiction · Literary YA · Contemporary fiction · Women's fiction · Religion · Speculative fiction · Romance · Imperfect female characters · Anti-heroes · Sibling relationships · Grief
Vocal skills
Vocal age range: Female Child to Adult
Native Accent: General American (Michigan)
US Regional Accents: Midwestern, Chicago, Texas, Brooklyn, Yooper, AmSouthern,
International Accents: RP, Cockney, Irish, Scottish, Italian, Finnish, Sicilian, Scouse, French, German, Russian, and others — custom samples on request
Languages:
English — native/fluent
Italian — conversational
Spanish — conversational
French — conversational
Skilled in M/F dialogue, Character differentiation, 1st and 3rd person narration, Intimate/close narration, Dramatic dialogue, Subtle psychological tension
IDENTITY & EXPERIENCE INFORMING CASTING
Italian-American · Midwest native · Small town blue-collar upbringing · Roman Catholic background · Improv Comedy experience · Millennial perspective · Military family experience · Lived experience with mental health
interests and Expertise
Medical history & terminology · Italian-American culture · Catholic ritual & culture · Mental health · Midwest & Great Lakes · Dallas/Texas · Sailing · Camping & National Parks · Food · European & American history · Women’s history · Titanic · Mythology & folklore · Classic literature · Shakespeare · Cryptids, the supernatural & hauntings · Dinosaurs · Dadaism & visual arts · Film history · Nerd culture · Couture fashion · Dogs
Studio Specs
Broadcast-quality audio from a treated home studio.
Equipment
Custom acoustically treated isolation booth · Neumann TLM 102 condenser microphone (primary) · AT 4047 condenser microphone (secondary) · Focusrite audio interface · iMac workstation
Software & Workflow
Pro Tools 12 (primary DAW) · TwistedWave · Audacity · Punch-and-roll recording · Straight roll recording
Delivery & Availability
Source-Connect available for directed sessions · WAV and MP3 delivery · Dallas, Texas · Central Time (CT), with flexibility for sessions
Selected Audiography
A curated selection across genres and publishers
Recognition
What critics and listeners have said
Ezzo balances several accents, pitches, and languages to convey a wide cast of diverse, multilingual characters.
— Kirkus/AudioFile, on "The Beautiful" by Renée AhdiehEzzo handles the novel's vocabulary, including musical terminology with confident, unhurried enunciation, never stumbling over the jargon…She plays with silence to build suspense, effectively luring listeners in.
— Kirkus/AudioFile, on "Sing the Night" by Megan Jauregui EcclesCompulsive, edge-of-seat listening.
— BuzzFeed News, on "Dead Silence" by S.A. BarnesAwards & Honors
2021 Odyssey Award — “Kent State” by Deborah Wiles
2025 SOVAS Award, Best Multi-Voice Performance — “All-Star Superman” (PRH Audio)
Audie Award Nominations — 2018 & 2025
11 AudioFile Earphones Awards
Multiple YALSA Selections
Multiple “Best of” Lists
Dream Authors & Projects
Mona Awad · Stefan Bachmann · Leigh Bardugo · Chelsea Bieker · Olivie Blake · Kira Jane Buxton · Wendy Dalrymple · M. Dressler · Jennifer Dugan · Darrow Farr · Lisa Genova · Rachel Harrison · Emily Henry · Jeff Hull · Alma Katsu · R.F. Kuang · Josh Malerman · Sara Maurer · Margarita Montimore · Aimee Pokwatka · Ivy Pochoda · Rory Power · Philip Pullman · Ava Reid · Jason Rekulak · Mary Roach · Jeneva Rose · Lindy Ryan · Miranda Shulman · Jennifer Marie Thorne
Authors whose work I'd love to bring to audio
Projects that especially interest me
Literary fiction · Beautifully written horror · Unreliable narrators · Smart, funny writing · Unusual books · Complicated relationships · books set in Michigan · Animal Protagonists
Stories that are smart, strange, unsettling, and deeply human
Working on something in this neighborhood? Get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about my work.
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Yes — please do. While final casting decisions usually rest with a publisher or producer, authors have more influence than they realize! Mention me by name when you begin discussing your audiobook production, and feel free to send a link to this website!
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Yes. In addition to narration, I direct and produce audiobooks, particularly for authors recording their own work. Direction and production inquiries can be discussed alongside narration projects. Click here to visit my directing page.
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Yes! Reach out to me via the form below; I specialize in performance coaching and providing feedback on the beginning of your narration.
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For audiobook casting inquiries, email me at casting@laurenezzo.com. For VoiceOver inquiries, contact my agent at voiceover@acmtalent.com. All other inquiries may use the contact form below. I respond to all serious inquiries within 48 hours.
Get In Touch
Audiobook Casting & Booking
For audiobook casting, auditions, and professional inquiries
Voiceover Representation: ACM Talent
For commercial VO casting, auditions, and professional inquiries
voiceover@acmtalent.com
For press, to say hello, or other inquiries — please use the form below.
I respond to all serious inquiries within 48 hours.
