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Shelley Cohen brings decades of experience in the voiceover industry to her role as Agent and Owner of First Stage Talent. A seasoned voice talent herself—formerly represented by First Stage—Shelley has built a career grounded in performance, coaching, communications, and recruitment. Her background includes extensive one-on-one coaching with industry leaders, coaching and mentoring emerging voice actors, facilitating workshops, recruiting talent, and working as a communicati

S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g... Feels amazing, doesn’t it? Especially when you first wake up, it’s such a refreshing way to start the day. And let’s be honest, watching a baby stretch after a nap is undeniably cute! But what about stretching our creativity? In voice acting, pushing your creative boundaries is essential to staying relevant and getting work. Yet, stretching creatively isn’t always as easy as it sounds. It often involves stepping out of your comfort zone, which can feel