Astra Kelly is a professional voice over artist and singer with over 20 years of experience delivering expressive, polished vocal performances for commercial, corporate, educational, and narrative projects. Her voice has been featured in work for clients including Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, REI, The American Cancer Society, the U.S. Military, and Lexus Culinary Masters. Known for her clear, engaging tone and emotional authenticity, Astra brings versatility and professionalism to every project, from warm and conversational reads to confident, articulate technical narration. As a trained vocalist and songwriter, Astra brings exceptional vocal control, musicality, and interpretive depth to her voiceover work. Her background as a recording artist and performer allows her to intuitively shape tone, pacing, and emotional nuance, creating performances that feel natural and compelling. She has written, produced, and performed on multiple independent album releases and has extensive experience recording vocals in professional studio environments. Astra’s career has also included years working inside high-end recording studios, where she collaborated with major artists, actors, and production teams. This experience gives her a strong understanding of studio workflow, microphone technique, and the technical standards required for broadcast-quality audio. In addition to performing, she has coached vocalists and voice talent, helping others develop confident, authentic vocal delivery. Combining artistic sensitivity with technical expertise, Astra is dedicated to delivering voice and vocal performances that elevate each project and resonate with audiences. She is passionate about helping clients communicate their message with clarity, personality, and impact.

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Astra Kelly is a professional voice over artist and singer with over 20 years of experience delivering expressive, polished vocal performances for commercial, corporate, educational, and narrative projects. Her voice has been featured in work for clients including Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, REI, The American Cancer Society, the U.S. Military, and Lexus Culinary Masters. Known for her clear, engaging tone and emotional authenticity, Astra brings versatility and professionalism to every project, from warm and conversational reads to confident, articulate technical narration. As a trained vocalist and songwriter, Astra brings exceptional vocal control, musicality, and interpretive depth to her voiceover work. Her background as a recording artist and performer allows her to intuitively shape tone, pacing, and emotional nuance, creating performances that feel natural and compelling. She has written, produced, and performed on multiple independent album releases and has extensive experience recording vocals in professional studio environments. Astra’s career has also included years working inside high-end recording studios, where she collaborated with major artists, actors, and production teams. This experience gives her a strong understanding of studio workflow, microphone technique, and the technical standards required for broadcast-quality audio. In addition to performing, she has coached vocalists and voice talent, helping others develop confident, authentic vocal delivery. Combining artistic sensitivity with technical expertise, Astra is dedicated to delivering voice and vocal performances that elevate each project and resonate with audiences. She is passionate about helping clients communicate their message with clarity, personality, and impact.

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Astra Kelly is a professional voice over artist and singer with over 20 years of experience delivering expressive, polished vocal performances for commercial, corporate, educational, and narrative projects. Her voice has been featured in work for clients including Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, REI, The American Cancer Society, the U.S. Military, and Lexus Culinary Masters. Known for her clear, engaging tone and emotional authenticity, Astra brings versatility and professionalism to every project, from warm and conversational reads to confident, articulate technical narration.

As a trained vocalist and songwriter, Astra brings exceptional vocal control, musicality, and interpretive depth to her voiceover work. Her background as a recording artist and performer allows her to intuitively shape tone, pacing, and emotional nuance, creating performances that feel natural and compelling. She has written, produced, and performed on multiple independent album releases and has extensive experience recording vocals in professional studio environments.

Astra’s career has also included years working inside high-end recording studios, where she collaborated with major artists, actors, and production teams. This experience gives her a strong understanding of studio workflow, microphone technique, and the technical standards required for broadcast-quality audio. In addition to performing, she has coached vocalists and voice talent, helping others develop confident, authentic vocal delivery.

Combining artistic sensitivity with technical expertise, Astra is dedicated to delivering voice and vocal performances that elevate each project and resonate with audiences. She is passionate about helping clients communicate their message with clarity, personality, and impact.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Owner at Rockaway Records and Astra Productions
January 1, 1994 - Present
Owner of an independent company specializing in album promotion, publicity, concert booking and management, event coordination, and band/artist management. Responsible for writing, producing, directing, and performing on ten original independent album releases. Work also includes music production and composition, studio performance, vocal and songwriting coaching and workshops, music for film and TV, custom songwriting, content creation, video editing, graphic design, audio recording, and voiceover work for major clients.
Music Instructor at Rock and Roll San Diego
January 1, 2013 - Present
Provided vocal and songwriting coaching, as well as beginning guitar and piano instruction. Responsible for scheduling and coordinating bi-annual concerts.
Voice Over Talent at Shaman Freitas Agency
January 1, 2012 - Present
Contracted as voiceover talent for a range of commercial, technical, educational, and narration projects.
Facilitator at Jail Guitar Doors
December 31, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Facilitated a rehabilitative songwriting workshop at Donovan State Prison as part of the California Arts Council's Transformative Arts Programming.
Studio Manager/Partner at Capricorn Recording Studios
December 31, 2013 - September 1, 2025
Managed staff and operations for an audio recording facility, assisting various clients including bands, solo artists, labels, film/TV producers, and ad agencies with session production and project management. Responsibilities included scheduling, office administration, marketing, financial management, voiceover, vocal coaching, album production, songwriting, and arranging assistance.
Studio Manager at Studio West
June 30, 2010 - September 1, 2025
Managed staff and operations of a busy high-end analog and digital recording facility. Assisted artists and agencies with session production and coordination. Scheduled multiple studios, including work with high-profile artists and voiceover talent. Handled office duties such as invoicing, client correspondence, contract writing, advertising, promotion, and content creation.
Front Desk / Administrative / On-air at 102.1 KPRI/ The Compass Radio Group
July 31, 2009 - September 1, 2025
Reception and administrative duties including phone answering, prize processing, research, and sales document generation. Provided voiceovers for radio advertisements, served as overnight DJ, produced and launched a local music feature radio show, managed social networking, reviewed artist submissions, generated playlists, and assisted with ad copy and website updates.
Studio Manager at Stepbridge Recording Studios
June 30, 2006 - September 1, 2025
Managed staff and operations for a high-end analog and digital recording facility. Assisted artists, labels, and agencies with session production and coordination. Scheduled studios and coordinated sessions with well-known artists and voiceover talent. Managed billing, bookkeeping, payroll, and general office responsibilities.
Administrative Assistant at Studio Architectura
December 31, 2001 - September 1, 2025
Provided invoicing, filing, accounting, and general office support for a high-end architectural firm.
Assistant Manager at 35th Street Recording Studios
December 31, 1999 - September 1, 2025
Handled marketing, booking, general office duties, and client relations at a premier Chicago recording facility. Built entertainment-based regional database and organized promotional open house events.
General Store Manager at Healing Earth Resources
December 31, 1999 - September 1, 2025
Managed store operations including purchasing, distribution, scheduling, customer service, and product display. Served as a founding partner of the Usui Reiki School of Light and Touch, booking, organizing, and teaching workshops to hundreds of students.
Facilitator – Rehabilitative Songwriting Workshop at Jail Guitar Doors
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Facilitated rehabilitative songwriting workshops at Donovan State Prison as part of the California Arts Council Transformative Arts Programming.
Studio Manager/Partner at Capricorn Recording Studios – San Diego, CA
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Managed staff and operations for an audio recording facility; assisted bands, solo artists, record labels, film/TV producers and ad agencies with session production, coordination and project management. Scheduling, office operations, marketing/promotion, content creation, entertainment industry consulting, and financial management. Voice over, vocal coaching, album production, songwriting and arranging assistance.
Studio Manager at Studio West – San Diego, CA
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
Managed staff and operations for a high-end analog/digital recording facility; coordinated sessions across three rooms for regional and national acts; arranged celebrity voiceover talent; oversaw Studio B and C with focus on voiceover, ISDN, and ADR for clients such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Discovery and Paramount Pictures.
Front Desk/ Administrative/ On-air Talent at 102.1 KPRI/ The Compass Radio Group – San Diego, CA
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2009
Reception, phones, prize giveaways; research and generate sales documents; voiceovers for 30 and 60-second radio ads; overnight DJ; launched The KPRI Homegrown Hour (1-hour local music show); network with SD music community; copywriting and email writing; website assistance.
Studio Manager at Stepbridge Recording Studios – Santa Fe, NM
February 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006
Managed staff and operations for high-end analog/digital recording facility; session coordination; worked with artists such as Wes Studi, Dan Fogelberg, Otis Taylor, and Randy Travis; oversaw voiceover/ADR work.
Administrative Assistant at Studio Architectura – Santa Fe, NM
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Invoicing, filing, accounting, and general office.
Assistant Manager at 35th Street Recording Studios – Chicago, IL
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Marketing, booking, general office, and client relations; built entertainment-based regional database; organized open houses.
General Store Manager / Founding Partner Reiki School at Healing Earth Resources – Chicago, IL
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1999
General store management; purchasing, distribution, scheduling, customer service, and product display. Founding partner of the Usui Reiki School of Light and Touch; organized and taught workshops to hundreds of students in Chicagoland.

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