Participant Outcomes
Samurais of Sound is a neurodivergent-affirming creative vocational training program focused on voice acting, media production, music, and professional creative development.
Participants engage in structured training, portfolio development, studio production experiences, industry mentorship, collaborative projects, and real-world media opportunities designed to support communication skills, confidence-building, employment exploration, and creative career pathways.
The examples below highlight a range of participant outcomes including:
• professional voice acting credits
• ADR and film production experience
• audiobook narration
• gaming and online media collaboration
• live performance opportunities
• portfolio and demo reel development
• independent creative networking and project booking
Selected Professional Alumni Outcomes
William Ofoegbu
• Known for roles in My Hero Academia, Dead Mount Death Play, and Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku
• Trained through courses with Morgan Berry, Marissa Lenti, and Amber Lee Connors
• Continues working professionally in anime and voice acting
Laura K. Welsh
• Professional voice actor known for work in Genshin Impact and FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
• Voices characters including Durin/Zibai in Genshin Impact and Valrika in Fantasian: Neo Dimension
• Cast in ADR voice roles for the upcoming feature-length thriller The Housekeeper through KarmaFilm
• Listed on IMDb for ADR performance credits connected to the film
• Continues working professionally in ADR, dubbing, video games, and commercial voice-over while participating in the Samurais of Sound community
Selected Participant Outcomes
Diontae Black
• Performed in a one-night production of Jane Eyre at Lincoln Center in New York City (February 2026)
• Has narrated 30+ audiobooks through Tantor Audio
• Cast in ADR voice roles for the upcoming feature-length thriller The Housekeeper through KarmaFilm
• Listed on IMDb for ADR performance credits connected to the film
• Continuing to build professional experience in acting, voice-over, and audiobook narration
Vincent Ali
• Cast in ADR voice roles for the upcoming feature-length thriller The Housekeeper through KarmaFilm
• Listed on IMDb for ADR performance credits connected to the film
• Continuing to build experience in studio recording and professional voice performance
Gavin Kidder
• Cast in ADR voice roles for the upcoming feature-length thriller The Housekeeper through KarmaFilm
• Listed on IMDb for ADR performance credits connected to the film
• Continuing to develop professional voice acting and studio recording experience
Ijeoma Modilim
• Cast in ADR voice roles for the upcoming feature-length thriller The Housekeeper through KarmaFilm
• Listed on IMDb for ADR performance credits connected to the film
• Building experience in ADR performance, studio workflow, and collaborative media production
Tyler Edwin Angell
• Contributed voice work connected to the Chaos Divers / Helldivers community
• Featured in publicly released gaming community content and mods
• Building experience in gaming voice acting and online creative collaboration
Andrew Tibay
• Booked a voice acting role for a friend’s independent creative project
• Continuing to gain experience through collaborative media opportunities
Internal Production Opportunities
Samurais of Sound is proud to have provided paid ADR voice opportunities connected to the upcoming feature-length thriller The Housekeeper through a partnership between KarmaFilm and Strawberry Hill Studio. Participants have received IMDb-listed ADR credits connected to professional film production work while also contributing to in-house creative audio drama productions that support portfolio development, studio experience, and collaborative media training.
Participants receive hands-on training with:
studio recording workflow
script interpretation
live direction and feedback
collaboration and production communication
portfolio and demo reel development
professional media production environments
Assitance with Home Studio Setup
...and More!
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Participants enroll in a structured year-long vocational program including career-focused training, private coaching, portfolio or demo development, industry mentorship, community collaboration, and a certificate recognizing completed media career training.
Yes. Many participants use Self-Determination, regional center, vocational rehabilitation, or other support funding. We coordinate directly with facilitators and service coordinators to provide documentation and simplify approval.
This program supports neurodivergent teens and adults pursuing pathways in voice acting, music production, audio production, or creative media, from beginners exploring careers to experienced creatives building professional portfolios.
Most training is available online for accessibility across California and beyond. Select in-person and hybrid workshops and networking events provide additional opportunities for real-world practice and connection.