Welcome!
Whether it’s in front of the camera or behind the microphone, Debra Balka lends professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication to any project. A trained and experienced actor who welcomes direction, Debra makes scripts come alive.
On-camera Debra successfully delivers credibility to all different kinds of roles. With her versatile look and her strong desire to stretch and challenge herself, she consistently gets the job done and does it well. From the Corporate HR Director to Emergency Technician to business opportunity spokesperson, to an over-the-top wife of a mob boss, she digs deep inside and finds the persona she needs to channel to make your project believable.
Her voice is rich and smooth and she knows how to work it. Her announcer sound is strong and attention-grabbing. Her commercial voice is naturally warm and convincing. Her pharmaceutical and medical reads are crisp, educational and no-nonsense. Her book reads are engaging and expressive, her sexy, sultry “please give me a casino commercial” voice will have you wishing that you had a casino client, and her vast array of character voices such as her hilarious yenta, her flighty teen and her innocent child character voice, will never let you down. A versatile voice for all types of projects, you can be assured that Debra will deliver.
Debra is a dynamic and cooperative talent who thrives on collaborating with others in the creative process. After working with her once, you will understand why she is the go-to-talent for many.
Voice Demos
Commercial |
Industrial |
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Photos
Debra’s Clients Include:
| Radian Pfizer Princeton BMW Global Energy Solutions Acme Einstein Hospital Event Strategy Group POP Radio Stockburger Dealerships Delilah’s Tel-Save Muller Toyota Acura Slacks Hoagie Comcast Red Nucleus Loyal Power Home Suite Home CHI Institute Media Place |
Maybelline Bloomberg Radio CVS Acme L’Oréal Somerton Springs Foster Higgins Four Winds D’Amato Bird Control Camera Shop US Watts Computerware Tri-County Tile Tan Line Sun Studios Merck G.F. Cummings Matchmaker International Sun National Bank Marshmallow Peeps Rosemont College |
Testimonials
Deb Balka doesn’t sound like anyone else, yet contains multitudes. Her “natural” voice grabs ears immediately, and her character voices are immediately attention-getting and often hilarious. I’ve recorded slightly more than umpteen sessions with Debra, and each one has been unique, great fun and praised by the client. Highly, highly recommended!
–David Witz Creative Director, Agency/51 and Owner, David Witz Radio Spots
As the signature voice of Princeton BMW, Debra truly has enhanced our radio and television commercials with her classy and professional style. Always accommodating and always a pleasure; She’s a keeper!
–James E. Christ General Manager, Princeton BMW
Debra, while starting a business has its challenges, your assistance with the Loyal Power Solutions business opportunity video was priceless. Thank you for helping to edit the verbiage to conversational instead of canned and again for your wonderful performance in the video. We’ve gotten many compliments endorsing your likability, believability and energy. Please consider this a warm and hearty recommendation of your services.
–Alan Chane, President Loyal Power Solutions
My experience working with Debra and Hold Tight Productions creating on hold and auto attendant services for our customers has been second to none. I appreciate Debra’s professionalism and creativity and am thankful that jointly we have been able to service hundreds of very satisfied clients.
–Pete Cowley President Apex Telecom
Studio
Debra is able to provide voiced work in
MP3 or any other standard audio format (including WAV and Vox) and can turn work around very quickly – usually within one day – and often a lot faster than that.
Her professional studio set-up includes:
- Pro Tools LE 8
- Digidesign Mbox2
- ElectroVoice RE 20 microphone
- Behringer XENYZ 802 mixer