Are you a publisher, producer, or author looking for a narrator for your project? Let’s get to know each other and see how we might work together. I’m an audiobook narrator in Los Angeles who loves creating grounded, relatable characters.
As far back as I can remember, if I wasn’t reading, I was probably singing and dancing around the living room – or “jumping around” as my mom would say. Today, I have shelves and stacks of books in every room, sing with a choir, and still have the piano my grandparents bought for me when I was 8.
I earned my MFA in acting from CalArts and have over 25 years experience performing in theatre, film and TV – but mostly theatre. I’ve been active in several L.A. theatre companies, performing in everything from Shakespeare to works by emerging playwrights.
In audiobooks, I love to narrate mysteries, thrillers, science fiction, and non-fiction – especially biographies and memoirs. I’m a member of SAG-AFTRA, the Audio Publishers Association, and PANA (Professional Audiobook Narrators Association.)
When I’m not in the booth, you can often find me in the kitchen. With Google as my trusty chef’s assistant, I find lots of plant-based recipes to try. Creating vegan versions of traditional dishes is a specialty – I often use the seasons or holidays to create a theme: March is for exploring Irish dishes, Thanksgiving for good ol’ American comfort food, and so on.
Another other lifelong passion is photography. I’ve probably had a camera in my hands since I was about 10. For a few years, I worked in a camera store in Northern California. On my days off, I’d often be out exploring the world with my camera. Late at night, after my son had gone to bed, I’d turn my bathroom into a darkroom. These days, it’s mostly me and my iPhone, but sometimes you’ll find me out and about with my digital Nikon. And who says nobody walks in L.A.?
Let’s connect on social: Instagram, Facebook, X, or LinkedIn, and continue the conversation.
Or shoot me an email at ann@annsimmons.com. I’d love to hear from you. Really.
My Home Studio:
Mics: Audio-Technica AT2035 & AKG P220
Interface: MOTU M2
Software: REAPER, Twisted Wave & Izotope Rx10
Computers: Mac mini & MacBook Pro