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PAULA TISO HEADSHOT VOICE OVER ACTOR

Award-Winning Voice Actor

Paula Tiso


Paula Tiso is a Los Angeles–based voice actor specializing in television, video games, and streaming documentary narration, with credits spanning true crime, history, lifestyle, and factual programming.


Her narration work includes Living with a Serial Killer (Oxygen), The Devil Speaks, Feuds Turned Fatal (Investigation Discovery), and Genghis Khan’s Mongolia (Smithsonian Channel), along with series for HGTV, History Channel, and The Weather Channel. Known for her clarity, credibility, and grounded storytelling style, Paula brings depth and authenticity to every read, moving seamlessly across documentary narration, live-action dubbing, affiliate news, and commercial voiceover.


Her voice has also been featured in national campaigns for brands including Love Wellness, Verizon Business, and Novant Health, as well as major video game titles such as Final Fantasy X, Fallout 76: Wastelanders, Genshin Impact, and No More Heroes. She is also the female parade and safety announcer for Tokyo Disneyland, developed through Disney Imagineering.


A member of the Television Academy, a member of the Administrative Board of NAVA, and co-owner of sound:BOX Westside as part of the sound:BOX:Group Los Angeles, Paula continues to be a trusted voice across broadcast, branded, and interactive media.


A SAG-AFTRA performer represented by Atlas Talent and Celia Siegel Management, Paula brings experience, versatility, and professionalism to every corner of the industry.

TISH HICKS HEADSHOT

Voice Actor & Master Sensei of The V.O. Dojo


Tish Hicks

Tish Hicks is an accomplished L.A. voiceover artist and the creator, CEO, and Master Sensei of The V.O. Dojo.

She has been telling stories in all genres of voiceover (commercials, animation, video games, tv narration, promo, audiobooks et al) for
25+ years including being the voice of many high profile and long-running campaigns like Subaru and Citibank.

Tish's video game credits include World of Warcraft, GTA V, Final Fantasy XIII, Hitman, inFamous, and more. She's also been in animated shows such as Ever After High and The Stinky & Dirty Show.

Tish is a
2020 Stevie Award Winner for Female Entrepreneur of the Year and the Dojo for Company of the Year. She is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Theatre Department.

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The V.O. Dojo

Inspired by the discipline of martial arts and the fun and playfulness of improv, at the V.O. Dojo we encourage voiceover artists to approach their craft fearlessly and with the wisdom of a warrior.

Unlike many other training programs, the Dojo takes a unique and holistic approach to the business of voiceover. We concentrate not only on formal skills and techniques but also on the mind/body/spirit connection necessary to communicate your truth and connect with your audience. 

What Others Are Saying About The V.O. Dojo

Anthony Topsfield Headshot

"Training at the Dojo was easily the most extensive and self-developing work I've done for voiceover. You can learn good techniques at just about any Voiceover studio across LA.

The Dojo makes it darn near an obligation to make sure you also come out the other end understanding how you can market yourself, how you can use your voice, and what it's worth, how many different ways there are to work in voiceover and having a nice healthy network between working professionals already in the field as well as your fellow students."

- Anthony Topsfield

Catherine Baroco Headshot

"The VO Dojo prepared me beautifully, both for my work in audiobooks and also for this more "traditional" directed project.

My VO Dojo colleagues, and most especially Tish Hicks, gave me both the skills and confidence I needed to launch my voice into the world!"

- Catherine Baroco

Bill LaValley

"I've taken two other courses in voiceover and neither of them left me with the feeling that I had all the tools I needed to succeed.

I know it's possible to learn a lot on your own, but I'm getting insights and exposure to the real day-to-day work of a VO artist that would have otherwise taken me years to learn or figure out.

It greatly helps the confidence of the VO student to be in an environment where they can accelerate to a high level of performance."

- Bill LaValley